The Gameslave Podcast - S02E03 - Breaths and Efforts Panel with Bridgette Hoffman

Hello again! This week we have a recording of Bridgette Hoffman’s panel on Breaths and Efforts. In both voice acting and ADR, breaths and efforts refers to various non-verbal noises that are included in the voice track. These can include grunts, coughs, sighs, wimpers, and almost any other sounds that people can make that aren’t words. Bridgette talked about here background in voice acting and ADR work, talked about how breaths and efforts are recorded, why they are often recorded separate from the main voice track. Then, she invited attendees to try out breaths and efforts for some improvised scenes. We hope you enjoy learning about breaths and efforts. Have a great week and game on!

The Gameslave Podcast - S02E01 - COAF 2024 Wrap-Up

Hello fellow fans! We’re back after nearly a year of hiatus. And we’re going to be trying a few new things this year. First, you may notice that this podcast episode is denoted as belonging to “Season 2”. This is mostly for my convenience. Our episode numbers were getting pretty high and it just always felt like a huge pain for me to look up what the last episode number was prior to setting up the next file. Is that a petty reason? Yes, but it makes working on the podcast feel less challenging to me, means I’m more likely to do so.

Next, Crystal is back with me on this episode. The last several conventions that we have attended together have been more focused on her art. That said, I was able to spend about half my time at COAF attending panels and talking with guests, which has given me plenty of things to talk about.

Colorado Anime Fest 2025 - Sunday

The final day of the convention, and this one passed by so quickly. Usually, a convention weekend feels long and packed with too many things to do and a lot of manic energy. But COAF this year has been a much more calm and stable sort of vibe. I've had so much fun splitting time between my Press work and helping Crystal with her table. It has felt like just the right amount of busy. Today, I attended Cieran Strange’s panel about LGBTQIA+ representation in media, interviewed Tony Oliver, and attended the convention feedback panel.

I hope you all have enjoyed my posts this weekend. The podcast episodes should start posting in the next few weeks. Until then, have fun and game on!

Colorado Anime Fest - Saturday

Another day spent here at COAF. I started the day learning about kendo from the Ito Dojo, then went to Tony Oliver's panel about the Power Rangers. After that, I interviewed Bridget Hoffman and then attended her “Back in the Day” panel. Throughout it all I saw lots of folks with great, cute, or funny cosplays. Here's a little preview as well as my notes for the day.

Colorado Anime Fest 2024 - Friday

COAF is back! In spite of heavy snow, anime fans have made their way to the Denver Tech Center to share their love of Japanese animation and culture. I'm here this weekend for two reasons. First, to help Crystal staff her artist table. Second, to record a few panels, take some photos, and interview a few of the guests. All of those recordings and photos will have to wait until I have a chance to select and edit at my computer. For now, enjoy my notes from the panels I attended today.