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On a Scale from 1-10 How good are you at whistling? by MaesterJones • last post Jan 28th
It takes subtle inflections of our mouth muscles to whistle. As a voice actor I feel like we specialize in having command over the muscles of our mouth/throat/voice and am curious to see if there's any relationship between the two. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10nwwie)
Is there a role both physically and emotionally equivalent to a soldier in a war movie for female actors? by danzi17 • last post Jan 27th
Kind of a random question, but I’ve been watching a lot of WW1 & WW2 movies recently. I think there are so many incredible roles to play for the actors that are both physically and emotionally challenging and demanding. Being female, I was wondering if there is any equivalent for women in movies and TV to these types of roles? I’ve been trying to think but I really can’t think of any that are close.
Where to meet other actors in NYC? by North-Complaint3795 • last post Jan 27th
Ive been in classes for a year- love the classes but feel like its not a good way to build relationships with other actors. Everyone is a working actor and it kinda feels almost like, competitive? We all go home and dont speak outside of class. How can I meet other actors just to hangout? Not even network? Maybe some theater groups that are low key and just for fun? Looking to just to meet people and f\*ck around lol.
Dan Olivo & his 3 Horn Band @ Vibrato Jazz Club by Dan Olivo • last post Jan 27th
Dan & his band make their long awaited debut at Vibrato. Dan will be performing songs from his debut album Day by Day which was released in June of 2022. Day by Day is currently playing on jazz radio stations all over the world.
A list of Free Resources, for Beginners who will want to go Pro. by DappledOrangeLight • last post Jan 27th
As people starting up, there is so much to learn about, understand, and develop, *away* from the microphone, and outside of the booth. This is a list I have compiled for myself, and for those looking at getting into voice acting beyond a hobby. **Everything here can be accessed for Free**. (Some resources may need you to subscribe to emails, but they can be unsubscribed from afterwards.) This doesn't mean to say that those who aren't looking to 'go pro' can't find something useful here, but much of the content and advice in these posts and videos may be quite firm, in relation to business, marketing, recording *and* acting quality. I will clarify that being professional can be either part-time or full-time; it's about the type, quality and consistency of the work you're outputting, when compared to a hobbyist voice actor. Being a professional requires professional levels of commitment to learning the ins and outs of the business. This post is however, primarily about being a professional **away and outside of Fiverr, UpWork, and other freelance websites.** As it is outside of my personal interest, I have not shared resources focused on making the most out of those websites. It is also limited RE audiobook narration. I welcome any input, whether additional resources or *constructive* critisism - I am undeniably still a beginner myself, and am looking to *learn*, as much as I can outside of the actual "*doing*" of voice acting. I would also like to clarify that everything shared in this post, is what I have *personally* deemed helpful, and useful, as a resource.It is my opinion and interpretation - the working professionals in this subreddit may offer a perspective I have yet to see on a resource, and I will update this list accordingly. **I'm here to learn.** # YouTube Channels: 1. [Booth Junkie](https://www.youtube.com/@BoothJunkie) Starting with the well known, well loved, Mike DelGaudio. Offers microphone reviews and comparisons, guides on how to use the Reaper DAW specifically for VO, basic home-booth set ups, and excellent interviews with other professionals in the industry. Recommended Videos: [Essential Voiceover Jargon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5_NHtzD4g&list=PLWmguFi36k4Oz_z-S9MYYRl2-gi2eQZu3&index=22) [Easy and Effective Acoustic Treatment Panels](https://youtu.be/z5ApIWbjvcA) [Handle quick deadline VO recording sessions](https://youtu.be/lgGkyyjW4HA) [Getting Started in VO, with Gabby Nistico and Anthony Pica ](https://youtu.be/UpM5ffRwL7U) Additional Resources: [Setting Up Reaper Course - Updated and improved, compared to the videos on their YouTube.](https://academy.boothjunkie.com/#/home) 2. [Gift of Gab](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-JhbChXLVwTvgSxrtWpajg) Has brilliant videos on some of the specifics of voice acting and the business of it, that you may not have thought about yourself. Short and to the point, Gabby tells you what you need to hear (whether you want to hear it or not.) Recommended Videos: [5 Things You Should NEVER Do In Your Voice Over Auditions](https://youtu.be/En6zJHNazrM) [How's your audio quality? How do you know?](https://youtu.be/-zO22_z5edg) [Cold Email Secrets - Tips to make reaching out more effective](https://youtu.be/rPhDv67DzIA) [Number One Secret to Getting Better in Voice Acting! - Seriously, this is a big deal.](https://youtu.be/d5lWJOjGxyw) Additional Resources: [Recommended Books, Blogs, and Trusted Coaches.](https://www.gabriellenistico.com/voiceover-resources) 3. [Paul Schmidt Pro](https://www.youtube.com/@PaulSchmidtPro) A fantastic channel focused on the business and marketing side of voice over work. Another channel that tells you the hard truths, with real, constructive advice to get to being a professional. Has the videos transcribed in [blog form](https://paulschmidtpro.com/blog), and as a [Spotify podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/08KahhZFEduMeOjPGJNc5R?si=8ff2069689514f39). Recommended Videos: [7 Truths U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting](https://youtu.be/SLrH86CKJPM) [Using Online Casting Sites SMARTLY: 3 Scenarios](https://youtu.be/fcWEtSRWA0k) [The 3 Biggest Voice Over Website Design ERRORS](https://youtu.be/muxck5YS_l8) [3 HARD TRUTHS About Voice Over Agents](https://youtu.be/i5lmxiXR-fM) Additional Resources: ["Top 10 Voice Actor Website Design Tips" booklet.](https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter) ["7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover" Booklet](https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup) 4. [AudioHaze](https://www.youtube.com/@AudioHaze/featured) A very newbie-friendly channel on audio processing, with videos on the 'basics' of what EQ and Compression is. While the channel is mostly for music production, a lot of advice is given which applies to VO audio processing. Recommended Videos: [You're Destroying Your Voice When You Do This! - A Complete Guide to Vocal EQ (EQ Tutorial/Lesson)](https://youtu.be/FNHMfdzOUp4) [This Will Make Vocal Compression WAY Easier - Compression Explained/Tutorial (Ratio, Attack, Release)](https://youtu.be/776fOStvyuY) [What Even IS Compression? - How to Use Audio Compression Properly](https://youtu.be/jVElie-aImk) [Voiceover is NOT Just EQ and Compression!! - Voiceover/Podcasting Mixing Tutorial/Lesson (Beginner)](https://youtu.be/nyYFEdRc4Mw) 5. [LennyB](https://www.youtube.com/@HeyLennyB) Channel dedicated to processing audio specifically for VO. Excellent videos to start seeing what needs to be done, and start training your ears to hear how clean audio *should* sound. Recommended Videos: [Voice Over Processing (Walkthrough](https://youtu.be/Z_kivhBBOzU) [)](https://youtu.be/Z_kivhBBOzU)[What Does A Professional Voice Over Processing Chain Sound Like?](https://youtu.be/NQzcp5_qWDk) [The Best Voice Over Recording Levels (And Why)](https://youtu.be/2l8zmy7ynek) [Removing The Boxy Sound From A Voice Recording](https://youtu.be/T9g7bpOJ4l4) Additional Resources: [Voice Frequency Guide for Understanding EQ Areas](https://www.lennyb.com/voice-frequeny-guide-optin-page) [Voice Recording Basics](https://www.lennyb.com/voice-recording-basics-landing-page-YTPL) [EQ Techniques that Transform Your Voice](https://www.lennyb.com/3eq-techniques-training-video-opt-in-page) 6. [VoiceOverAngela](https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceOverAngela/featured) Has videos on gig sites like Fiverr, which I personally avoid, but has some really helpful videos on Audiobook Narration and ACX specifically. Recommended Videos: [Recording & Submitting an Audition for ACX](https://youtu.be/46vfN_shSPs) [Audiobook Narrators! 2 tools to help you avoid being scammed on ACX](https://youtu.be/ep0avfuAUCk) [How to create a sample for ACX when you dont have any of your own](https://youtu.be/38UhM1wbvQs) [How to narrate and format an audiobook for ACX](https://youtu.be/3r7CBuVwnXo) ​ The following are other individual/specific helpful videos and playlists I have saved, and channels that I follow and have watched some videos of, but not enough to form a strong opinion on how helpful they are overall. ​ Channels: 1. [Voice Acting 101](https://www.youtube.com/@Voiceacting101) 2. [The VO Booth Camp](https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOBoothCamp) 3. [Podcastage](https://www.youtube.com/@Podcastage) (Popular and well known, useful for hearing a review of a mic you may be thinking of purchasing. Not VO specific.) 4. [Voice Coach - Bill DeWees](https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees/featured) (Well known, and great at marketing *his own content*. Has some good advice, but take it with a pinch of salt, and *do not* fall for paying for what is said to be their 'one-size fits all' coaching.) ​ General Videos: 1. [Why You NEED to KNOW what PFH means in voice overs.](https://youtu.be/xVgHZr53Q9A) 2. [Focus on Nailing your VO Audition with Lili Wexu](https://youtu.be/Nzb7VMRGDwE) 3. [Using the Blue Yeti for voiceover (not Twitch streaming)](https://youtu.be/1dF0Mehlxdk) (For those not ready to buy an XLR, but have a Yeti lying around.) 4. [$20 DIY Acoustic Panels](https://youtu.be/XDlF14_Jtbc) 5. [Where NOT To Find Voiceover Scripts](https://youtu.be/TYqULXKxf_s) 6. [Stop Waiting! - You have to play to win!](https://youtu.be/Sm7hlwFxZHE) 7. [Learn how to edit your voiceover audio FASTER!](https://youtu.be/tUN9VHxpYzA) 8. [Top 3 Ways to FAIL in Voice Over](https://youtu.be/XE-qsnWS0LE) 9. [Being an Audiobook Narrator](https://youtu.be/1ERlxL7WVVo) (Long, but has some great insights.) 10. [KICKING VO P2P ANTHILLS WITH PAUL SCHMIDT](https://youtu.be/37I3njEOsmk) ​ Audio Editing Videos: 1. [Voice Over (EQ and Compression Walkthrough)](https://youtu.be/XJaVoyDMji4) 2. [How To EQ For Voice Over Recording](https://youtu.be/aZsnl0qCFZc) 3. [How I Punch and Roll for Long Form Recording](https://youtu.be/dbs5dMB2Bbo) 4. [FASTEST AND EASIEST way to remove mouthclicks! SERIOUSLY easy.](https://youtu.be/ELb03fwisao) 5. [How To Set Your Microphone's Gain / Level for Beginners (FAQ Series)](https://youtu.be/1l86SOlxyps) 6. [Breaking down ACX's Audio File Requirement](https://youtu.be/lGfpqQmntYU) ​ Playlists: 1. [How to be an Online Voice Actor](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGUJF8aG_m7soM0uaA_ucKHlgh890Uyou) (Fast paced, blunt, but funny.) ​ # Podcasts: I don't listen to many podcasts, but it can be a helpful way to glean information while doing chores, or playing simple games like Minecraft in your downtime. 1. [This Week in VO with J. Michael Collins](https://open.spotify.com/show/1kFQbCRD4Ib5TAKLMx6Vt3?si=c8c4875d89964b62) 2. [SPEECHLESS: Real Life VO](https://www.youtube.com/@SPEECHLESSVO/featured) 3. [Marc Scott](https://www.youtube.com/@MarcScott/featured) 4. [VO Buzz Weekly](https://www.youtube.com/@vobuzzweekly/featured) (Not limited to Podcast content - has some great 'back stage' type videos.) ​ # Rate Guides: 1. [Indie Rate Guide](https://www.voiceactingclub.com/rates/) \- For smaller projects, when you're getting your first few gigs. 2. [Gravy for the Brain Rate Guide](https://rates.gravyforthebrain.com/) \- Great for those in the UK. 3. [GVAA Rate Guide](https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/) 4. [Edge Studio Rate Cards](https://edgestudio.com/rate-cards/) 5. [Edge Studio Words to Time Calculator](https://edgestudio.com/words-to-time-calculator/) ​ # Specific Blog posts, Webpages and Comments I have Bookmarked: 1. [From Calm Talking to Roaring Screaming](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/hj137r/comment/fwk7bqd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) 2. [Is EQ Absolutely Necessary?](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/i00l2i/comment/fzmm8mm/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) 3. [How Much should you Edit your Auditions?](https://voiceacting.boards.net/thread/4219/edit-auditions?page=1&scrollTo=19294) 4. [Gravy for the Brain](https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/) \- You can find their free webinars, under the 'FREE STUFF' tag. 5. [Paul Schmidt Blog Recommendations](https://paulschmidtpro.com/recommended-blogs) 6. [Travey Lindley Recommended Resources](https://tracylindley.com/resources/) 7. [ACX Audio Terminology Glossary](https://www.acx.com/help/audio-terminology-glossary/201456390) 8. [Making the Most out of Specific P2P Sites](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/scg1g7/jaythavas_guide_to_online_voice_acting/) 9. [General Breakdown of Various Casting Sites.](https://vogigs.com/#agent) 10. [Edge Studio Script Library](https://edgestudio.com/scripts/) (For general practise - watch Gift of Gab's video above on where to *really* find VO scripts.) 11. [Edge Studio To-Do List](https://edgestudio.com/the-voice-actors-to-do-list/) ​ The One Thing I Recommend Purchasing as a Complete Beginner: The Art of Voice Acting by James Alburger. ​ I've been slowly working my way through this book, and it covers every aspect of VO, from the basics of the acting, to techniques used in the booth by pros, and how to market yourself, and your business. The latest version is the 6th edition, I believe. ​ I hope this has post has proven helpful. ​ While undeniably useful, I found the sidebar of this subreddit lacking when it came to really finding *specific* resources - much of the advice was vague, and it has taken me a lot of time and digging to find these videos and posts, to help me build myself a mental roadmap of the direction I wish to head in. I apologise if the formatting is poor.
Instagram Followers - Karmalicity + TSMA Growth by Karmalicity • last post Jan 27th
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I'm in need of a female voice actor that can imitate the voice of a 10 year old girl by Frequent_Can2968 • last post Jan 27th
I doubt that I will find what I'm looking for on here but in hopes that I do. I'm all writer/showmaker and I am putting together a voiceover scene from my YouTube channel and I need somebody to play the little sister of my main character. If you just so happen to be a voice actor that can do this I would really really appreciate it if you could reach out to me
Should I put non reputable acting classes on my Resume? by HelpOk8315 • last post Jan 26th
Long story short Johncasa Blancas got me. A bit embarrassing but whatever I already payed for the classes in full so I was like fuck it let me finish the classes since I already paid it all. I finally finished it took quite a while but would putting them on my resume hurt my resume or does it not matter. I might be over thinking it but I’m afraid that since they have a bad reputation it’ll effect me getting jobs. I am now going to a way more reputable acting school like they have a great reputation and people trust their actors should I wait till I finish my classes with them to put training on my resume?
how to ask a fellow actor for a referral? by saturnineskix • last post Jan 26th
We have been studying in the same drama school for a few months and I really like his agency - has great actors, but he's also told me before how they work and I really like that. However, we get along well but we are not friends-friends. How could I ask for a referral? Should I ask him if I can just include in the email that he recommended it to me? I've heard the ideal case would be to put him in CC and for him to also write something recommending me, right? But I feel like that's too much to ask, I don't want to come off as a freeloader
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jan 26th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Pursuing acting to clear off a goal? by BoomShakalaka2004 • last post Jan 26th
Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream career for myself, Engineering is something that I like well enough. But doing the same thing again and again for a long time just makes it boring for me. Thought of why not go for acting? It'll help with my shy/awkward behavior and would probably help my social skills as well (yeah, my social skills are quite poor). **I haven't tried acting yet.** But I surely will in my second year of my college to get a feel of what it is actually like, maybe give myself a year or so to this thing and see patiently if I genuinely like this from my heart or not. Though I must say, it does look quite fun to me. So, yeah it may seem stupid about making up goals without even giving a small start to something, but I just, couldn't help my "wishful thinking". Well, the goal was to basically just reach the point where I can audition for Co-Stars or Guest Stars in TV Shows, maybe films as well, but just good enough so that I can work on set alongside some good actors, hopefully my own idols. So, with that mindset, is it good to pursue acting as a hobby? Secondly, will I reach my goal in like, around my 30s if I give it a proper start at 22 when my I would have acquired my degree?
Recommended forums for where I should post acting jobs? by Soft-Ear-6905 • last post Jan 26th
Hey, I'm looking for actors/actresses who can film TikTok style commercials from their phones. This would be 15-25 second short form videos that will be used for TikTok/Instagram ads. Any tips on where I should look? I haven't really done any hiring of actors before, so I'm not familiar with what marketplaces/websites I should be checking? Any other sites other than backstage? Thanks! (of course, if anyone here is interested in the work, then a DM would be much appreciated)
At what point should you conclude that it's just not in the cards for you to be a working actor? by astronaut4235 • last post Jan 26th
this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many years I can't even think straight anymore. I've done everything I possibly thought to do, and I still can't book a professional role to save my life. I'm tired of taking acting classes, i don't even enjoy them. they are overpriced and you barely get to work. it's all "woo woo" and teachers name dropping to stroke their own ego, and no practical application what so ever, not nearly enough personal attention to actually get better, its a all a fucking joke. auditioning is also completely different than actually filming, and why we have to be put through auditioning when it's not even the same thing as shooting on set, never made any sense to me. they are two completely different skill sets, and why one has to be "good" at one to be considered for the other makes 0 sense to me. i've been stuck with low level shit representation for years and years, all they do is waste my time, and they can't get tapes bigger than bullshit co-stars, which is demoralizing and a joke. these people shoudn't even be allowed to operate agencies, all they do is waste your time and gaslight you. if you aren't auditioning EVERY SINGLE DAY it's pretty much impossible to book anything or create antyhing even remotely close to a "career". nobody wants to talk about this or even acknolwedge this. auditiong a few times a month isn't going to EVER build you a career. its all a joke and a waste of time. despite having TONS of repeats from 17+ casting directors, I still dont have consistent auditions, in fact, my numbers went backwards the last few months, for no reason at all, becuase i have absolutely no control over antyhing no matter what i do. just more money on headshots over and over and over and over again from photographers that overcharge and don't give a fuck about making you look your best because they just care about money like every other selfish asshole on this planet. i have no idea how to find work on my own outside of student fimls that pay NOTHING and are a logistical nightmare trying to call out of work, to go make $100........ like how the fuck does any sane adult do this without being a rich person? it literally doesn't even make sense. don't even get me started with theatre, which is even a bigger logistical nightmare to try and do. all of this is a joke. this professional is a joke, this pursuit is a joke, and it's only for rich people. plain and simple. i'm tired of being depressed about this. all pursuing acting has done is make my life a living nightmare, and prevent me from doing plenty of other careers where I would have actually had a living wage by now. I couldn't be MORE miserable than I am after having dedicated years of my life to something i thought i loved, and only got spit in my face by it. I'm starting to realize most people don't "give up", they just never even get a real chance to get started, becuae this industry is so absotuely impossible to break into, so absolutley unfriendly to people who don't have connections, so uninviting to people who dont already have professional credits or who weren't lucky enough to be able to attend a professional quality school. i wish i could have my life back. i wish any young person reading this would realize how utterly imposisble this is, and if you are not born into money / connections, your life will be utterly miserable trying to pursue this.
ChatGPT answering the question that is most often posted in this sub... by macaeryk • last post Jan 26th
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Who are rising actors that live in New York City? by SwimGood22 • last post Jan 26th
Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?
“I realised that a top-class footballer could be over the hill by the age of 30, and I was already 23. I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves”. Sean Connery. by SufficientAdagio914 • last post Jan 26th
What does this mean for acting?
How to respond to an actress asking why she wasn't called back for one role (but was for the other)? by CrazyVegetable3187 • last post Jan 26th
I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything she did wrong, but moreso I didn't see her anywhere near what I had in my mind. Everyone else watching agreed not to move forward with her in the role, but to move forward with her in the other role. She's so talented but again, I don't think there's any directing tips I could give that could all of a sudden make her fit in the role. She emailed and asked just out of curiosity why she wasn't called back for the other role and what notes I could give. Would it be weird to say something along the lines of "the role was very competitive, you didn't do anything wrong, I just see you as a better fit for the role of Samantha"?
Random agency question by EnvironmentalLion192 • last post Jan 26th
If you had the choice to sign with WME or CAA which agency would you choose and why? I ask this because I'm on imdbpro and I'm looking through the filmography of both agencies and their actors typically do the same projects with other actors of that agency. Also if you have inside scoop on what its like at a top agency lol thanks!
How do I get started? by CohArts • last post Jan 26th
Hi guys. I'm a total noob here and just wanted to take a stab in the dark and ask you guys a question. I have been told I have a nice voice a for a few years many times ( I don't think so but if I can sell it its a win win) and was wondering where do you start as a voice actor? What sites do you guys get work on and what hardware would you advise to start out on? If I haven't asked the right question and need o know something starting out feel free to enlighten me and I will bestow upon you a happy weekend if you believe in that stuff. Thanks, Cathal, the lad with the voice of an angel.
I'm a professional NYC actor. AMA by AngeloActs • last post Jan 26th
I've worked in theatre, film, and am repped for VO. I went to a great NYC 2 year conservatory and learned a lot. What do you want to know?