DEMO OF THE DAY - WEEK OF 08/06 thru 08/13

Kara Edwards · **Voice Talent** Joined: 26 Oct 2006 Posts: 347

Lee, that is priceless!

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

Hi Max,
Thanks so much for posting. Since it said light british accent or even "other" accent. I felt that it was for an American audience, which sometimes feels that a slight accent sounds more classy or better educated, but is often turned off at something that sound too authentic and perhaps stuffy. My comparison to Rajav and Joe is an excellent example of that.

I do appreciate the detailed review of it though. I don't know if this one is for both British and American investors or just british. I went with the combo accent which since I lived on and off in England for 3 years is authentic to my experience. I figured I might as well hope for a exotic slight American sound since I didn't know if I could do "spot on" british and sound sexy, corporate, and confident all at the same time. Please critique my accent on this one too. I have recorded it twice. The first one more sexy and not edited, the last one more polished and corporate. Thanks.

Very Happy

Dina Monaco-Boland · **Voice Talent** Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 671

Rajiv!!!!!

Thank you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

We got the biggest kick out of that!! Your Smithers is perfect!!

And yeah, we're pretty obnoxious when it comes to the Simpsons. We're always quoting it and oftentimes are saying the lines before the characters on the reruns plus we do "Simpson Challenge" Which is not unlike our "South Park Challenge" "Family Guy Challenge" "Robot Chicken Challenge" and for a change-up "Night at the Roxbury" and "Corky Romano" Challenge. Yeah, we're pretty pathetic. LOVE cartoons-- and my kids are older! 19, 18, and 13!!

Thanks Rajiv-- not only are you uber-talented but you're a sweetheart as well. What's up with that? (ha ha!)

Most truly appreciated by these (me and my family) outta control fans!

Smiley faces and star stickers for you!!!

David Lawrence · **Voice Seeker** Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 117

The last time I posted a mobster-like audition here someone told me I sounded like I was from Boston--pretty disheartening for a kid from northern NJ Smile

Trying to "get back to my roots" with this spot (though the image it conjured for my wife nearly made her heave....)

Maxine Dunn · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Posts: 675

Hi All ~

I actually just posted this on Chit Chat for another reason, but realized that since it was sort of an audition....what the heck? Why not post it here? I really need to start joining in this part of the fun anyway...

- Max
www.maxinedunn.com

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Joe J Thomas · **Voice Talent** Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 1521

Maxine,

Nice... very American!

Only suggestion would be to watch out for the Plosives on your "P" sounds.

Do you have a pop filter?

Aside from that, stellar!
Joe

Maxine Dunn · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Posts: 675

Hi Joe ~

Thank you so much for your feedback! I was actually just recording this sitting at my desk with my desk top in front of me and not in my booth, so I was probably leaning in too far. I do have a pop filter but I'm guessing I was just too close to the mic. Or maybe I have my filter too close to the mic.

What's the best distance for the pop filter to be from the mic itself? Sometimes I think I have it too close.

Thanks again

xoxo

Joe J Thomas · **Voice Talent** Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 1521

My pop filter sits fairly close (1"), but that's my personal preference. I also talk across the mike to reduce plosives (instead of directly towards it).

I'm sure there's some rule of thumb for pop-filter distance (but I sure don't know it!)

Brad Venable · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007, 22:09 (GMT) Post subject:

ok....here's one for the leather furniture lead.

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

Hey guys I got a lead today for a audio book job called Snow White British. For some reason I CAN'T get the script file to load up. Audio books are leads that I can get excited about. Are you guys having the same problem or is it my computer??????? !!!!!!!!!! Shocked

Kathleen Keesling · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 746

It worked for me.

I deleted the lead, but the link is here:

http://voice123.com/files/SnowWhitePreview.pdf

If you are still having trouble, let me know and I'll email you the PDF file if I can. Just PM your Email.

Kat

Colin Campbell · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007, 15:53 (GMT) Post subject:

How's my "whimsical?" (TOS)

Marilyn Taylor · **Voice Talent** Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 400

Greetings all, this is my first go around with a technical narration. I eagarly and desperately welcome any and all critique...I want to get this!!!!
Thanks in advance, MT ps...they wanted believable, professional yet warm Smile

Lee Gordon · **Voice Talent** Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 1549

Kathleen Keesling · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 746

Marilyn...

Your read is perfect for narration. I love the comforting warmth of your read.

I think its a keeper!

Very Happy