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VO Atlanta X-Sessions - Worth It? by GamesWithGM • last post Jan 29th
I'm going to VO Atlanta this year, and between the registration, flight, hotel, and food, it's going to be expensive, especially for a beginning voice actor. Are any of the X-Sessions worthwhile? They certainly seem great - small groups of intensive, focused study with some VO masters, but for $199 on top of everything else, I am having a hard time pulling the trigger. It's not that I can't afford one or two of them, but I feel that going to normal sessions will be a great education in and of itself, and I don't know how high the added value of an X-Session will be. Has anyone been to one in the past, and can give me some insight about what it's like? When they say small size, how small? 10 people? 30? And what differentiates it from a normal session? Please note: I am not asking about this year's X-Sessions - I already see a bunch that are interesting to me. I'm wondering what the experience of attending one is like from anyone who has done so. Thank you!
View for View by Norma Jean • last post Jan 29th
Would you please take a moment to visit both pages? I absolutely return all views and will do so from my IMDb page (via search for your name), which seems to create a bigger shift! Paying it forward.... https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2692138/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2692138/
US agency without an O1 or Greencard by StarfleetClassOf22 • last post Jan 29th
Hi I know the headline sounds incredibly naive but please hear me out, haha So I've been an actor for some years and have had some small to mid-size roles in things shot over here in Europe, some of them pretty big projects. Of course I've been looking into work permits for the US and it should still take some time before I would qualify for an O1, much less a Greencard. However, through my (London-based) agent I've had auditions for big projects produced and shot in the US and they didn't even ask for a visa because I guess it's just one phone call away for them. Now I've been wondering if anyone could recommend a legit boutique agent or manager who I might try? Another client of my agency's here has one but he doesn't seem to do much. It seems that 99% require you to have a visa but maybe there are some that would take on international clients, because as I said it seems to really not be a problem if a production really wants you. Feel very invited to send a PM if you don't want to share publicly. Thank you!
Does one need to go to acting school to become an actor by Busy-Ad-2021 • last post Jan 29th
I'm just asking if it is necessary
What makes NYU Tisch have so many successful working actors compared to other schools? by Euphoric-Wash-5659 • last post Jan 29th
I tend to search the IMDB/wiki of actors in shows I stumble upon (an actor thing lol). And noticed that NYU Tisch tends to have the most successful working actors in starring roles/main roles (a few of the bigger schools peppered in). ​ Other than attracting already talented students, what is it that gives them such a competitive edge? A list of those working: Brianne Howe (Ginny & Georgia) Gina Rodriguez Savannah Lee Smith (Gossip Girl reboot) and plenty of others! lol
Let's talk fanbase by MaleficentSorbet4201 • last post Jan 29th
How does an actor know the size of their fanbase, besides social media channels? Which isn't an accurate measure. This might seem like a dumb question, but I'm genuinely intrigued in the answers.
Accent! [Help] by nicenicevanana • last post Jan 29th
So I’m a Mexican who is about to move to Madrid, and I want to continue my acting career there, now I was wondering if my accent is going to stop me from getting the same kind of opportunities… Should I learn the Spanish accent or am I safe to find some roles that I could potentially book? Any actor from Madrid who would know this? Thank you!
Would you rather..? by New_Addendum_1709 • last post Jan 28th
Would you rather have a speaking/lead role in a small independent company movie with non-famous actors or an extra/non-speaking role in a mainstream big production company movie with famous actors ? Why?
My first Demo by JudyRodriguez • last post Jan 28th
Hello\~! I'm starting my career as a voice actor/talent and would love to receive feedback from you. :) Any advice is welcome, even bad comments haha
A Teacher Looks for a Teacher in Prep for Migration by nobodyherself • last post Jan 28th
Hello, A wall of text will follow. TL;DR at the bottom. My background goes something like this: I'm a singer and dancer/physical theatre actress that wanted to do voice acting proper for many years. However, I'm a persecuted minority where I currently leave, so I've not had many opportunities to actually perform outside of choreography and doing noises/ambient stuff in a costume that hid most of me or singing from behind the stage in a booth, never getting speaking roles. I'm hoping to escape this place this year, and until then I want to start doing things for myself. I have a very wide gap in my experience, as I can move and use my voice, but I've not spoken on stage since about 5th grade. I've been studying physical theatre, butoh and various dances for 12 years and singing for almost 20 years; I've been a movement teacher for 9 and voice teacher for 5-6 years. I worked with a lot of actors (mostly theatre and MT/opera), as well as trained voice actors (including finding various voices and extended voice techniques such as growl, rattle, speaking and singing on inhalation, etc) and public speakers, focusing on developing the voice, posture, presence, working with the audience and the costume. We concentrated less on the actual role since that was taught by a different coach. I have heaps more teaching than performing experience. Before the pandemic, I found an acting coach that worked with the Stanislavski method, but our lessons were cut short. Then I found someone working with Chekhov's and a bunch more, but everyone either died or disappeared due to the hell happening in my area. Suffice to say, I had no other opportunities, and I don't have any money to spare since I'm preparing to move countries. My head is a mess, but using my voice/dancing makes me feel alive, so I want to learn and do instead of sitting behind the curtain. For that, I need to learn more, especially since English isn't my first language. I'm looking for maybe someone who'd be willing to barter-coach online or just share stuff that could help me learn in addition to all the self-study/reading. I'm used to bartering my lessons in exchange for a lot of stuff, and I can offer: physical movement, physical theatre with butoh elements, breathwork, meditation, yoga-ish (15 years of study and pretty papers, but I won't call myself a yogini), voice tech/singing, self-massage, solfege and application of elementary music theory, basics of jazz harmony and improvisation (jazz and otherwise) for the keyboard/voice. A lot of online stuff I can only access with a VPN, and these are being blocked one by one, as VPN is illegal here. Reddit is somehow still okay; most social media is blocked, but Discord works. Please, point me to where I can find someone like that and forgive me if I'm completely out of place in this subreddit. TL;DR: a voice teacher/dancer/singer from a Big Bad Place wants to learn how to perform/act in English in preparation to migration. Offers barter in exchange.
Hiding script onstage by welthar1 • last post Jan 28th
Hi all, looking for suggestions others might have done. We have an older lead actor that just can't get his lines down. If he just needed some cues I could put a starting line or two in areas for him, but really he needs his script as he can lose it mid sentence. I figure I'll have to get some kind of large book he can "read " in his lap and hide pages of script inside, maybe ring bound or something. Any creative ideas?
Any of your favorite scenes from a movie to use as a reel clip?? by Hot-Space8691 • last post Jan 28th
Hello my fellow beautiful actors, im trying to get a temporary clip to use as a sort of "reel" for submitions and wanted to see if yall have any good scenes you have in mind? Im a 22yr old male and just want to do "raw" acting for this so no character just so they can see my foundation/base if that makes sense. Is there any scenes that have (i hate using this word) drama in it that could work? What are your favorite scenes that are very strong for me to showcase my work. Would love your help, thanks!
Guys, am I cringe.. by byebyeworldx • last post Jan 28th
I'm a returning voice actress, I have a commercial demo and character demo, but in addition on Fiverr, they allowed a intro video, so I made this.. https://youtu.be/JbVyb4D-RGY Does it "work"? Give me your worst.. Thanks in advanced.
Do you feel that height is a big factor when casting directors look for leading males roles? by PonderinLife • last post Jan 28th
Pretty much the title. I was into acting for about 10 years. I’m 24 (been SAG since I was 12), and I’m 5’7. Been in many SAG film productions with lines and actual screen time. I’ve gone out for many “leading man” roles (dramatic and comedic). Roles where the story is all about him. Or he gets the girl at the end of the story, etc. And I notice that casting always goes for guys clearly over 6 feet tall when the project comes out. As much as I wanna say it’s down to my dedication, work ethic, ability to bring the character off the page. I can’t help but feel that my height (or lack-thereof) has hindered my career. I’ve really gotten into roles during the audition, just to see that they picked someone who was taller, but not necessarily a better actor. Do you guys feel that height is a factor when casting for male roles?
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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