Tyler Rhoads: Unlocking the Secrets to Animated Performance: Starfield, Voltron, and AI Insights with Voice Actor & Coach Tyler Rhoads | S3E28

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Dive into the enchanting realm of animation and video games in this episode of "Alison's Wonderland." Join our host, Alicyn Packard, as she engages in an enthralling conversation with the multi-talented Tyler Rhoads, a renowned voice actor and director in the animation and gaming industry. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of projects like Starfield and Redfall, and explore the intricate world of voice acting and direction in this insightful and engaging episode. Perfect for enthusiasts of animation and video games, this episode promises to be a memorable journey through the voices and visions that bring our favorite digital worlds to life. So, settle in, turn up the volume, and let's embark on this extraordinary exploration together. READ MORE

What makes cartoon and video game characters so memorable? Well, apart from their distinctive design, voice actors also play a big role in breathing life to these characters. This week I am joined by the talented Sean-Ryan Petersen, best known for his role as Valentino in the Cartoon Network show Victor and Valentino. Sean-Ryan stepped into the wonderful world of voice acting at a very young age, and has already had the opportunity to meet and work with the artists who gave life to the characters he grew up watching.

In this week’s episode, Sean-Ryan takes us on a trip down memory lane on how his journey as a voice actor began and how he was still able to pursue his studies without sacrificing his voice acting work. He also talks about how he and his colleagues have handled not being able to work together like they normally did in the past due to the pandemic. Plus, Sean-Ryan also shares what it was like to lend his voice to a character in Final Fantasy VII: Remake! Sean-Ryan definitely proves that amazing things can happen in the world of voice acting.

Timestamps:

[3:06] Sean-Ryan’s introduction to voice acting

[9:55] Sean-Ryan’s first major role

[13:32] How Sean-Ryan became a part of Cartoon Network

[19:01] How Sean-Ryan prepares for auditions

[20:54] Lightning Round with Sean-Ryan Petersen

[23:08] What it’s like to voice act for Final Fantasy VII: Remake, as told by Sean-Ryan

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