I'm probably asking for it . . . but lol

Clinton Nobles

I am very excited about getting a demo done. Colin, as most probably know, did it and I am nothing but astounded with the quality of production that he puts out.

It took me forever to find the reads for it, but I finally did. Sadly there was little to no direction along with them so I totally went by gut for about 30% of them. I got most from the Leads and Reads section so that did help. Being able to hear others and their takes.

So what do you all think? I am sure the voice isn't up to the standards that you all have set, but none the less, I am undauntedly (I think that is a word lol) stoked about this.

Thanks again Colin your the best.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008, 23:52 (GMT) Post subject:

Clinton.... I'm amazed no one has yet critiqued this.

Oh well, someone's gotta be first.

Honestly, I have very mixed feelings here.
Colin did his usual stellar job on the technical side.
The pacing is good, the clips are just the right length, the overall demo is a good length, and there's good variety.

Now I'm gonna hit you with a gut punch.

I'm not sure you're ready to have a demo yet. There are a few things on here that don't sound too bad, that are obviously in your comfort zone: Storytime theater, Goodwill, TAG Wolverine (almost)

Then there are some that simply don't work... the WWII narration, the ammo bit, the car ad, the tap water thing, roll the dice...

I get the feeling you haven't had much - if any - training, and you really need it, Clinton. You're really forcing your voice on a lot of these and trying to step waaaaaaaaaay outside your comfort zone. And there really was not one single thing that stood out to me as being really top notch. The one that came closest was the Storytime theater guy and that was a character voice.

So often new v/o folks are dying to get that demo done, but a weak demo can do more damage than no demo at all. It's not that this demo is really bad... it's not. It's just - to me - forgettable. You sound like a nice guy with potential who is trying to jump out of the chute before he's ready.

If you aren't already studying with a voice coach, consider doing so, and think about taking some voice acting or acting lessons. I DO think you have a lot of potential. You have a young, friendly voice and there's a lot out there for that type of voice. You do NOT have a hard-sell ammo/car dealer voice and I'd encourage you to not try to be that. Figure out what you do best and then improve in that area.

So I hope I'm not bursting the bubble too much, but it won't do you a lot of good if someone isn't hoest with you.

This demo is a good starting point, but it's not going to help you compete against the 'big boys'. And that's not Colin's fault and it's not yours. You simply need time and training.

Best wishes (please don't hate me!)
Embarassed

Lance Blair · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008, 02:34 (GMT) Post subject:

I liked things from "Summer Weather" onwards. Your niche is definitely light & friendly. That's what first demos can be good for. It's all trial and error at this point, and training will help that process. Good luck.

Clinton Nobles · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008, 06:41 (GMT) Post subject:

Clinton Nobles · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008, 06:43 (GMT) Post subject: