LEADS AND READS - WEEK OF 2/04 TO 2/10

Erik Sheppard · **Voice Talent** Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2005 Posts: 1317

Hey, did anyone hear about a big game last night?

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008, 17:47 (GMT) Post subject:

Yeah, Erik, Turkey beat Kahzikstan in the 43-man Squamish semi-finals, 76-4.

I don't really have any leads to post here, but I just got done voicing and mixing this for the local radio station, fer what it's worth...

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

Scott:

Ya know, I was so into the Super Bowl game last night, I forgot all about the Team Turkey game. Thanks for posting the final score, my local paper doesn't usually cover them. (I knew I should have taken the Under)

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

Wow -- 43-man squamish! I love that game. Wink

I guess I can get the L&R ball rolling with one I did last week for a seeker who wanted six different voices to represent six various beverage flavors. Here are his specs:
1. Mediterranean accent – the seductive tone and timbre of Julio Iglesias
2. Deep and velvety smooth like Barry White
3. The charming, debonair British man – like James Bond
4. Deep, intense, romantic whisper – like a loving Clint Eastwood
5. Steamy, slithery Latin accent
6. Romantic French accent, like Pepe Le Pew

I know that, side by side, it is pretty clear that all six voices could have been done by the same person but this was not an all-or-nothing deal. He was paying per character and you could audition for as few or as many as you wished, so I did them all.

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

I might as well toss this one out there, as well. I know a lot of you automatically turn way from leads that do not specify a budget. And this one had the added complication that the seeker did not have an actual piece of copy, just a video with music and some slides with very basic captions. But he was asking for prices for both copywriting and narration, so I wrote about a minute's worth, mixed it with his music, and told him how much it would cost for the writing and the reading.

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

Lee, I too saw that lead and answered it. I didn't see any captions so I was describing the property without any knowledge other than the pics....here's what I came up with...I'd be really interested to know what your quote was....I had no idea and think I may have gone too low, but if it's a reoccuring gig it would be worth it.

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

Marilyn -- Very nice. I'm pretty sure the reason I saw captions and you didn't was that we were describing different houses. I'm guessing the men got one link and the women got another. You didn't ask for a critique or copywriting tips, but I might be inclined to either cut back on the number of times you start a sentence with "Imagine," or, alternatively, put even more emphasis on the word each time you use it by pausing a bit after each instance before proceeding with what follows. In that way, it's like giving a list of bullet points with the word "Imagine" acting as the bullets.

I quoted $125 for the copywriting and $250 for the narration for a presentation up to five minutes, and another $50 for writing and $100 for reading for each additional five minutes. That's despite the fact that the writing probably takes more time and effort than the reading.

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

Thanks Lee, your quote seems right on and is close to what I put but I quoted for one minute rather thatn 5...
It was hard doing this in the one hour time frame...after I clicked the 'start submission process' button I realilzed I had to find a website, view the video and then write the copy...and then record, edit and send it...oh the preasure...I think with more time and practice I could do a really good job. I hope I get this one! I like the idea of regular work...I'm tired of being irregular Laughing

Craig Koepke · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 422

I don't post here much anymore, but I check in everyday for updates on issues and thoughts from the pro's of the palatial palace.

Just thought I would make a shameless plug for an internet station I do promo's for. KC Tunes.com a classic rock internet site. Verne Elliott owner of the site is going to start a concert series. The first one is for all you Eagles lovers. It is the Eagles Live album/cd played in it's entirety, in order, uniteruppted.

Here is the coming soon promo.

Also go to the site to have a vote in what concert will play next. Currently it's neck and neck between Phil Collins-Serious Hits Live and Kansas-Live At The Whiskey.

Check it out its a great site for classic rock.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008, 00:50 (GMT) Post subject:

Got 5 stars on this, average 4.2.

Just realized it's a very "stealable" spot. Only problem is it is a minute and 20. They'd have to edit somehow.

Oh well.

Hargate Home Theater...

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

Craig Koepke · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 422

Ya Robert I love both those bands. I'll pass that along.

Allison Scussel · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 928

David Bosco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 281

Scott:

Fine job on the US Window Factory spot. Hopefully you can help them out with their regular commercials, too. They could do much better.

Colin:

Nice production on the Big Screen TV thing. A '5' all the way. 1:20 for a :60 spot? No problem, just run that 331/3 at 45RPM and you'll have it

Lee and Marilyn:

I'm in there with you on the Real Estate reads. Interesting project. I did pretty well with the presentation but my copy was a tad weak. I think they're looking for several regulars, so we all have a chance, but Marilyn may have a professional edge Wink

Lee, you're a one-man tour of Europe with those beverages!

Here's a couple of quickies, one for a real estate developer (anti-rent message) and a Jimmy Carter impression. In case there is a bit too much reverb for you:

"...and to see that our Bicentennial celebration and our Bicentennial convention has been one of decorum and order, without any fights or free-for-alls, among Democrats , that could happen only once every 200 years"

Colin Campbell · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008, 05:38 (GMT) Post subject:

Thanks David.

I don't see much point to posting on here lately but here's one. I swear I've done this same copy in the past.

University of San Diego....