I invite your commentary

Chris Holcombe · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 22

Wow, I have been a member for years, but, never a Premium member. I am looking forward to becoming one soon. I have just begun down this VO path, and I can't believe 30 years has passed getting here. Wow!

I have to say I am mixed with the potential to get a gig or two. You guys are working this game. I am not clear how I will be able to measure up.

I invite your commentary.

With that said, I don't believe in giving up, just finding more time to devout to this endeavour.

Chris

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

Chris:
You asked for it......
Since the experts all agree that the first few seconds of a demo have got to grab the listener, your potential customersd would likely shut 'er down and miss the real good SpaceTown, sports and 99.5 clips. The beginning is just too forced and unnnatural sounding.
I thought you sort of mangled the word 'colorful' in the kitten bit, and then fell back to forced during the Time Square snippet. The Band of Brothers bit was just plain dull.
In other, kinder words, the really good aspects of your demo (including boffo background) was torpedoed by the really weak bits.
The experts will tell you - as they have me - that a demo's only as good as its weakest part.
So get back on it would be my suggestion.
Yours in Voicing,
Robert Jadah

Paxton Greene · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 91

Chris,

I agree with Robert, open your demo with the Space read (cool Madden sound by the way), and close it with the radio spot. Get's the clients attention, and will maximize opportunity for someone to really listen to your reel. good luck!

pax

Chris Holcombe · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 22

Vonderbar,

This is what I am talking about. It stings, but it feel goods afterwards. When I listen to my voiceover then listen to ya'lls I go No Way I can't compete. But, to receive these kind of comments, it gives me hope I may be able to go back to the drawing board and improve and make it happen.

Thanks a million. I do appreciate the input. Its only way I can think of I will be able to really get some attention to my demo.

Chris. Dancing

Chris Holcombe · **Voice Talent** Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 22

Alright, added a part of what I called my Kid Friendly Demo at the end. If people only knew what goes into our demos they would be amazed. Well at least I am.

I must state up front this is a big help to me and I thank you in advance for taking your time to listen.

Chris. Cool