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Edwin Oldfield
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 Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007, 20:02 (GMT) Post subject: How to submit Auditions? |
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Hi I am Edwin. I have just signed up to the premium service and was wondering how one should submit an audition. With music or sometype of prioduction or just dry?
The smartcast things seems to warn against doing anything unless it is good?
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Amy Snively
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007, 20:12 (GMT) Post subject: |
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| Welcome, my friend! Definitely without music or sound effects. Let them hear your voice with the music they have selected for their project. I wouldn't send it completely dry though, light compression and make sure that your amplitude is appropriate. Minimize big, gaspy breaths. Make sure you don't have any clicks. Edit out bloopers. Et voila! |
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Kim White
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007, 22:16 (GMT) Post subject: Compression... |
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Amy,
For the technically challenged, can you give me some idea what you would consider "light compression?" I have audacity.
Thank you!
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Amy Snively
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007, 22:52 (GMT) Post subject: |
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Hi Kim--
I'm sorry, I don't know Audacity at all. But you know what I would do if I were you? I bet the info you seek is already here somewhere. I'd do a search. If nothing helpful turns up, I'd start a new very-clearly titled thread asking for audition processing tips for Audacity.
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Robert Jadah
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007, 01:56 (GMT) Post subject: |
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I work in a bewildered way with ProTools, Kim, and so far have only understood that "light compression" means trying to voice within the small illuminated arc delivered by a 40-watt bulb.
(I'm also rushing to try to be the last respondent in each thread. Please forgive me . SmartCast doesn't leave me much else to do.)
Voice On! |
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Erik Sheppard
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| Robert Jadah wrote: | | I'm also rushing to try to be the last respondent in each thread. Please forgive me . SmartCast doesn't leave me much else to do. |
Sorry Robert. |
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Vance Elderkin
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007, 05:01 (GMT) Post subject: |
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Kim, I'd try the compressor (under Effects) with the default settings for now. I wouldn't check the box that says "normalize to 0 dB after compressing", though...your levels will be a bit too hot.
You might also want to use Normalize, checking the box that will take it to -3 dB.
I wouldn't EQ your voice at all...at least for now. I'm not a big fan of using EQ as a routine matter. However, many others will disagree with me on that point.
Oh, and as soon as you can, get Harlan Hogan's book on recording for VO. It will fill you in on the technical end.
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James Beery
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007, 02:09 (GMT) Post subject: I'm pretty new too.. although I've sent in.. |
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.. over 100 auditions. No work yet.. not giving up.. I'll keep working at it. I believe it will take practice and a lot of self-promotion. Of course some new equipment too.. working with a 30 dollar usb Logitech mic. Well, if and when I get work, I'll invest in the equipment.
Love to know some success stories and how you did it. |
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Scott Pollak
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007, 02:31 (GMT) Post subject: Re: How to submit Auditions? |
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| Edwin Oldfield wrote: |
The smartcast things seems to warn against doing anything unless it is good?
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Quote of the week! Um, yeah, Edwin, that's probably a good philosophy to keep in mind, not only here, but pretty much in any of life's endeavors! 
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Amy Snively
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007, 03:08 (GMT) Post subject: Re: I'm pretty new too.. although I've sent in.. |
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| James Beery wrote: | working with a 30 dollar usb Logitech mic. Well, if and when I get work, I'll invest in the equipment.
Love to know some success stories and how you did it. |
You seem like a really nice guy, and you have such a friendly smile. You didn't ask my opinion, but here it comes anyway--
It's super unlikely you're going to get any work with your current set-up. Listen to your auditions compared to professional ones. That's what you're competing against here.
I really hate to say it, but you sound like you're recording on a shoe phone from the depths of a metal wastepaper basket! And did I hear someone making dinner in the background on one? Not ready for prime time, my friend! |
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James Beery
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007, 04:00 (GMT) Post subject: Re: I'm pretty new too.. although I've sent in.. |
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Amy, Thank you for taking the time to visit the site. Actually means a lot to me. Yes, I believe you're right. I hate to depend on luck.. I have'nt done much that (depending on luck) over the years.. yet, when it starts to pay.. I'll buy the equipment. Maybe it will be just some small jobs.. the profit will go to equipment.
Now, I have visited your site.. several days ago. You're great.. period. I've got to ask: Do you produce all that yourself? Well, I've got to find some background music. WSRW in Southern OH.. had some great CD's. They were timed and such. ..Literally hundreds of bumpers to choose from.
Again, thanks for writing.. I'll make it one way or another.. I've always had a passion for this type of work.. I saw were you, at least, worked in Ohio. (Great area for NO accent.
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Scott Pollak
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007, 06:23 (GMT) Post subject: |
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I second what Amy sez, James. I'd even take those demos OFF your page until you can get something close to professional up there. The ones you have out there now will actually work AGAINST you.
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scott feighner
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007, 14:38 (GMT) Post subject: Re: I'm pretty new too.. although I've sent in.. |
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| James Beery wrote: | | .. over 100 auditions. No work yet.. not giving up.. I'll keep working at it. |
Never give up. Ever.
I've been working PT as a VO dewd in Houston for a number of years. A few clients I know or have met from my day job as a videographer with the same company for 20 years. I do a lot of VOG and industrial narration. No commercials, but that doesn't offend or bother me. I'm more suited to long form, so I'm playing to my strengths. I've reached a certain age where I don't want to do the day job grind any longer. So, time to be serious and crack down and start the transfer of career. This change also happened when I recently married for the first time at age 50 to my high school sweetheart. I made promises to her, and to myself, that I'd begin to fully crack down to do the VO as my day job. I know I won't be self-supporting by the end of the year. But, as the eternal cockeyed optimist, I know I'll be making a living at it.
Good luck with your own quest. And, as I stated at the beginning of this short note; Never give up. Ever.
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James Beery
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007, 04:14 (GMT) Post subject: Re: I'm pretty new too.. although I've sent in.. |
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I recently married for the first time at age 50 to my high school sweetheart. Good luck with your own quest. And, as I stated at the beginning of this short note; Never give up. Ever.
Thanks Scott, Yep, that's what I'll do. I've never failed at anything I work at.. and I won't this.
High School Sweetheart! Wonderful! Marriage is great. Sara & I are so happily married too.
I went to your site.. Great set of pipes. Where did you buy your background music?
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scott feighner
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007, 01:05 (GMT) Post subject: Re: I'm pretty new too.. although I've sent in.. |
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| James Beery wrote: | I went to your site.. Great set of pipes. Where did you buy your background music?
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Thanks for the comment James. It is much appreciated.
For the most part, the music I use on this site, or for production, comes from Free Play Music. You can find them on the web with a simple Google or Yahoo search.
Good luck with your own career.
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