LEADS AND READS - WEEK OF 2/11 TO 2/17

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

Funny you say that Eric .....cause......Oh never mind.....sorrry I think all these adult reads are affecting my mind. Kiss

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

Scott Pollak · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008, 01:45 (GMT) Post subject:

Ah yes, the geneology lead. The one I almost ditched. 30 seconds for a student who is seeking - choke - TWO HUNDRED AUDITIONS???! And, last I looked, after the lead being open for a week, had gotten about 35 submitted.

Absolutely no slight to you, Colin, your audition sounded just dandy (I mean it), but bronx cheers, bullocks and baloney to him for not getting what he wanted from anyone else. Especially when this is what the lead said:

" Hi,
I am looking for a male voice for this project. It is a school film on my genealogy. Please read the script below as a sample and let me know how much you would charge for 30 seconds.
Thank you. "

So where exactly does it say geneology music? Yes, I saw a mention down in the script but WHERE does it say he wanted to HEAR an audition (for a $100 or LESS piece, no less) replete with music?

Sorry, I feel testy today.

Colin Campbell · Olentangy Liberty-30-02-11-08.mp3

Scott... sometimes your demeanor belies your intent. As you said... it stated...

Scott Pollak · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008, 02:34 (GMT) Post subject:

Okay, first of all, I apologize if I was a bit too bitter in my response about the geneology thing. And Colin, just to let you know, I only bid $50 to do it (and I seldom EVER bid that low), but I knew he was a student. So I get the charity aspect and I'm cool with that.

What flipped my switch about this came from your post where HE said:

"I have listened to your submission to the genealogy voice-over and you are the only one who did what I had requested."

He gave NO direction. None. None at all and I'm buffaloed as to what on earth it was he 'requested'.

So I'll climb down off my high-horse now and slink away with my tail between my legs.

Apologies for being a buttstick.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008, 02:37 (GMT) Post subject:

He (evidently) is a KID Scott. I put $100 on it.

It seems like it means something to him.

I am probably the "high priced" guy who won't get the job in this case.

But... if he corresponds enough for me to belive what he is up to... it may be different.

It strikes me that I do some of this "for the love of it."

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

Scott Pollak · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008, 02:42 (GMT) Post subject:

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

Butt sticks....I think they sell those at

www.sextoysnorgasms.com LOL

check out my cartoon there too....It's finally up and running. Wink

Caryn Clark · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 1000

I hope your daughter is ok Scott!

Colin Campbell · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008, 03:39 (GMT) Post subject:

Scott et. al....

When you have your own kids, you understand things that you didn't necessarily understand previously.

Prayers and best wishes to your loved ones Scott.

Compassion crosses all boundries.

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

So I stop in for the first time in a while (it's less fun when I can't share auditions, being a SmartOutCast and all) , and what do I find?

Rampant serial naughtiness, that's what.
So as a father of five (or six; I've lost track), a Savvy old-timer, and a card-carrying curmudgeon, I can now bring out the cudgel and bellow a bit:

GO TO YOUR ROOMS!
SCOTT; STOP PICKING ON COLIN. YOU'RE ARGUING ABOUT DIRECTIONS FROM A KID, FOR GOODNESS SAKE!
YOU'RE WRESTLING ABOUT A JOB THAT'LL GO FOR $22.50.
AND THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS GENEALOGY MUSIC. SO THERE.
ERIK, IF I'VE TOLD YOU ONCE I'VE TOLD YOU A THOUSAND TIMES: STOP PICKING UP THAT KIND OF LANGUAGE.
IF I EVER HEAR YOU SAY "SNARGLIES", YOUNG MAN, I'LL WASH YOUR MIC OUT WITH SOAP AND WATER.
AND DON'T THINK I WON'T.

DEBY: GO TAKE A COLD SHOWER.

NOW; YOU'LL ALL GO TO BED WITH NO MORE AUDITIONS TONIGHT!

Admonish On!

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

Robert are you sure you don't want to spank me.....(LOL)

Just kidding....(sigh) (looks down with guilt and mopes to the shower)

(pouting she says) Alright night night.

Josh Mahler · **Voice Talent** Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

dang! It's getting hot in here. I think I need to take a cold shower! lol

Here's one I just did today (not for Voice123 though). Haven't heard back yet if I got the job. I really liked it at first, but now listening back it sounds too forced to me. We'll see...[/i]

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

Oh dear...another one.

Josh might look like early springtime (I took a gander at his page), but he sounds like autumn thunder.
Just what we need around here, Josh. (Sigh).
To these ears, it sounded all right. I don't grasp the need for two takes when they're essentially the same. To me, that sort of shouts out, "Hey; this is all I can do,"

And, while we're on the punching bag, I thought your "Effs" were a little leaky. You may also have played it too cool on such traditional power phrases as "....This is.....Enterprise Rent-A-Car (whatever...)...", and "...It's the one-on-one", and "Battle to the buzzer."

With your good rumble, you could probably have injected a bit more drama into those.

Solid reads, though. I can't see anybody reaching for the STOP button too quickly.
And good to hear you here.

Voice On!