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How to tell a voice actor im commissioning that it doesn't sound right? by Responsible_Parking1 • last post Nov 21st
I hope this is ok to post here. I'm an artist and I wanted a custom script read out by a VA I found online. It's for a game I like playing and making fan art for. He's voiced many of the characters in the past, and I've listened to most of them (He's very good!). However, the script I needed read included a character I haven't heard him voice yet. When I asked for an example it wasn't accurate (the voice was too high, the accent was off), and I felt like I couldn't correct him. I do commission work, and when a client asks for it changed, it's easy to do. But how do you tell a VA that they aren't voicing a character well enough? I feel like a jerk but I just can't figure out what to say. ​ For people who do paid VA work, how would you prefer a client tell you this? All help is appreciated
How can I read for a MOCKBuster film by Piano-Rough • last post Nov 21st
I always saw them now and Then on DVDs ,but I always wanted to be in a MOCKBuster Film, just for Sh*ts and Giggles. Cause they look like fun and I consider myself a Z-List actor anyway.. would love to know any CDs or Studios who do those types of films
I had the most exciting time doing a commercial and it all makes the journey worth while by synthmylife • last post Nov 21st
I recently was in a commercial and after doing this for as long as I have, it was such a milestone and it was so epic that it reminded me that all my work that I put into training, workshops, headshots and everything in between, as well as all the gigs I've had in the past, worth while. Believe me when I tell you, if you just keep going and never give up and keep reminding yourself that one day good things will happen, they will happen, and when they do get ready for success. It's one thing to fail and you get used to it, but it's equally as difficult to handle success. Remember this. If you're 100% devoted to acting, your agent, casting directors, clients and all the connections you've made will KNOW this. I've been doing the acting thing for most of my life but only recently have I been able to have pride of where I'm at and it's been keeping me afloat.. Just keep it up and do a great job wherever you go. Once you develop a great formula for auditions and it works, don't change it, keep up with what you're doing if you are getting frequent call backs. Learn as much as you can from each set and make sure you inform your agent when you're wrapped and remind them how much fun you had and how much it means to you. Your agent will continually keep working hard for you if they know how much it means to you. Don't get me wrong, you need to be financially smart. Also if you're working a full time job- a real flexible job, you need to keep yourself available for gigs that are on the horizon. Availability is key. I know it's really difficult not knowing when your next gig will be, you just have to be really financially smart and determined. You need to have a great support system and circle of care as well. It's a difficult journey, lots of rejections and lots of unsure moments of where you're gonna end up or what you're going to eat for the next couple weeks. if you play your cards right and you keep trying to better your skills, honing your craft, like I said do a GREAT job and treat EVERYONE with respect, life as an Actor will be easier trust me. Don't be a negative person on set as well - people can feel that energy and sense it and it really works against you believe me, I've seen it first hand how it affects so many people. Your attitude is everything, when you keep it POSITIVE, people will want to jump on that train and be positive with you. In a world filled with so much suffering and pain the best thing to do is put a smile on your face. Bring joy to the people around you, be proud of what you accomplished so far even if it's just small things. Things don't happen overnight, it's a constant run of the gauntlet - every experience builds you as a person and as an Actor so make sure you experience real things in your life too! That's all I wanted to say and I hope I can inspire you with my words, even though they are so few, I really hope you go for your dream, even if you think it's a pipe dream - keep hitting that pipe baby and things will flow eventually. With so much love for you fellow actors, -Julian
I need 2 people for analog horror by Honest-Gap-7100 • last post Nov 21st
So uh, i need two vice actors for an episode, so i'm asking here. I would ask in r/analoghorror but the ppl there are assholes. so yeah, dm me, i send u the lines and then boom, i'll make the video
[Voice Acting Critique Request] Two versions of an audio drama — Whistler Mountain is Haunted by mediamusing • last post Nov 21st
I was the writer on this YouTube audio drama and, as it's my first project with the actors, we recorded two versions. We are looking for feedback for other similar audio projects going forwards. If any of you are voice actors or interested in audio drama please let us know what you think! Which do you prefer? How could the acting/drama be improved? [One Version](https://youtu.be/M7VzlICzmnU) is with American accents. [The second version](https://youtu.be/vNV7cLYfCpQ) is with a British accent and slightly different production. All feedback is very welcome as we strive to improve. Obviously I'm not asking that you listen to both versions all the way through, but any critique on what you can listen to would be very welcome!! You can also read the original NoSleep story (i.e. the script) as I know some filmmaking subs require this: [Whistler Mountain is Haunted](https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wzqzy7/no_one_knows_what_really_happened_up_whistler/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) Thank you for reading! :)
On break activities by forde_e • last post Nov 21st
I am beginner actor that recently finished a beginner acting course . I have a gap before my next class and I wanted to join a group to get more into the artistic environment . While I’m on my break I wanted to ask if there are any theater, acting groups that I can volunteer at. I tried one Meetup but I do not see any here in NYC. Also if there are any other activities that involve the entertainment industry on while I’m on break I’m open to it .
Looking for a voice actor to record a short podcast ad for me to promote my bookish 3D print business. L by kitten_dor • last post Nov 20th
New to all this. Not sure how it all works. Feel free to respond if you are interested.
Looking for voice actors (phone messages, podcast intros, youtube intros, ads) by Appetizer81 • last post Nov 20th
Hi, I'm Alex and running an EU-based audio market. For our expansion to US, I'm looking for voice actors, that are speaking english natively and are willing to do contract work for our customers, typically smaller and middle sized companies and media agencies. Right now, we only sell customized phone messages, but want to expand our voice artist area towards podcast intros, youtube intros and also commercials. I'm following this sub for a while now, since I'm doing some commissioned work myself on my platform. **What are the rates?** Right now, we're paying around 28$ per phone message text. Rates for podcast intros would be around 50$ (not live yet). Typically, our customers order between 1-3 phone messages per order. Our typical customers are situated in EU, but we want to address american customers as well. **How it works** Customers can choose from a selection of voice actors and music, to create their unique phone message. When a customer has chosen you for a phone message, you will get an email with a briefing You have a recording window of 5 workdays. After delivering the recordings, we will mix and master everything and send it to the customer. If no corrections are necessary, you will get your money, via Paypal or Bank Transfer. If you have more questions, I will try my best to answer them. Since this is a new area for our company, I'm happy about every feedback.
What does a successful acting career look/feel like for you? by Badstarfish • last post Nov 20th
2nd question today haha! But curious as im SUPER new to this. Just wanted to know from experienced actors what keeps you going considering alot of the rejection that takes place? What does a “successful “ acting career look like for you? How long did it take for you to TRULY accept your idea of success (considering most people do it for money/fame)
What is the process for getting an agent? by Badstarfish • last post Nov 20th
Very novice actress here, so if this question can be answered in a FAQ feel free to direct me there! Ive been working on the production side of tv/film so im familiar with the competition. However I recently decided to tap into the acting side. Im VERY aware that this is not on my radar yet but I just want to know how one gets an agent? What are the usual requirements? Is it difficult to get casted without an agent? How do we know when were ready for agent? Thanks in advance!
Any links or tips for how to sound like male anime characters as a female? by Repootis • last post Nov 19th
If anyone has any links or tips to help with voice acting as male characters in anime for females, that’d be appreciated :) I really want to get into voice acting but I can’t find any good sources or tips to help me sound more male like even tho my voice is already quite masculine but not the way that I like. I’ve researched but all I found was how to sound like female characters as a male. I want to be like Killua’s voice actor(JP) Examples such as: Killua, Ray(TPN)HuaCheng, GuanYue, Levi Ackerman, etc
Why do you guys say "do indie films" when the vast majority of any halfway-decent project goest through agents & managers? by dogsarecool1800 • last post Nov 19th
i just feel like people try to make this a science, when it's really a lottery. we want to feel in control of our careers, so we like to think that the things we do on our own actually amounts to something tangible. but I keep seeing people say "do indie films".... any "indie film" that is even remotely a halfway quality project is going to be released via breakdowns for agents & managers to submit to. which again, is out of our control. any producer not doing it that way doesn't really know what they're doing / and most likely not operating on a professional level. backstage is garbage and casting networks is background and low budget commercial crap. actors access is the only legitimate resource, and even that, on the actor's side, is mostly student films. so where are these "indies that I should be doing" that you all speak of? and outside of taking classes and making your own stuff (because i do not believe expensive CD workshops or even Rep workshops are legitimate, i think they are a money grab from industry people that have no integrity), what else can an actor really do? reading plays and watching movies all day certainly isn't going to pay my bills. I just would really like to know, once and for all, what the hell you people mean what you say "treat it like a business"? cause the only thing that really amounts to progress for me, is doing the auditions my reps send me.... and that's it. and that's just a waiting game, as we all know.
Looking for advice by cheekysantos • last post Nov 19th
Long time lurker of this sub and have something that I would love to maybe get a different perspective on if at all possible from yall who participate in this great sub. Had a manager who got terminated from her company for reasons I won’t get into, she was great when I was with her! Booked two co-stars with them for major networks this year and also have an independent film that I starred in that should be coming out very soon. I guess I am now in the hunt for a new rep and I’m finding myself being so lost. I got agent blasters on a whim and have gotten a couple interests from that from some cool and not so cool companies, have been doing a bunch of cold emails to different reps from actors who have booked shows that I’ve auditioned for and so on and so on. I really just want sone advice on how to best handle these kinds of situations, I guess it’s the unknown and want some success stories or maybe even the story of someone just hitting the wall. Thanks!
Hello There! I'm currently studying for my Bachelor degree and I'm looking for voice actors to interview! by BanquoBrando • last post Nov 19th
Hi, my name is Oskar and I'm currently studying for my Bachelor degree in sound and music production at Dalarna University in Sweden. I'm currently writing my bachelor thesis which is going to be about how voice actors got affected by the pandemic and if those effects can still be seen. I’ve chosen to go right to the source and I want to interview voice actors and ask them about their experiences. So if you have some extra time in the next few days (Sunday to Tuesday) and want to be a part of this thesis then just message me here on reddit or write in the comments down below. The interview will be around 10 minutes but it can be a bit longer than that as well. The interview will most likely be on zoom but if you want to use any other program like Discord or Teams that works just as fine. Your participation will be anonymous and you can, if you want to, end the interview whenever you want to. I will also ask, at the start of the interview, if it's alright to screen record the interview so I can transcribe it and use it for my thesis. The recording will not be posted anywhere and will be deleted right after the thesis is handed in for examination. However if you don't want to be recorded then nothing will be filmed. Thank you for reading and hope you have a great day!
I'm tired of idiots giving me advice on this sub. Are there any working professionals that I can ask some questions from privately? by dogsarecool1800 • last post Nov 19th
I'm a fully repped union actor in a major market, I've had about 165 theatrical auditions for co-star & above for network/streaming shows and some films in the last 3 years. I've read for 68 major CD offices with 33 offices giving me repeats, some at 3/4/5/6/7/8/9 and one at 12. I've been pinned 7 times in the last 18 months. I still feel like i'm missing some fundamentals in terms of how to navigate this career. I have a lot of training under my belt but I haven't been in a class in a while due to financial issues / jobs that don't allow me to maintain other commitments. I don't have a professional network established yet. I have some actor friends on my level, sure, but most are not even where I'm at yet, and I lack experienced professionals to ask serious questions and take council with that could actually help me in any intelligent, meaningful way. Every time i post a question on this sub it's always, always answered by arrogant, cocky young kids that don't know what they're talking about, trying to punch down and giving useless answers, and I can't afford a career consult with anybody halfway legitimate because their rates are just grotesquely expensive. If any actual working professionals with integrity exist on this sub, I'd love to connect privately and ask you some questions about my situation / materials / where I'm at in my journey, and figure out perhaps what I can do to take my career to the next level. Thank you.
Things to do before by HeadSoftware265 • last post Nov 19th
I am a beginning actor(27F) with classes starting in January and headshots booked for February. I was wondering if there was anything I could do before the classes, books I could read, things I could watch, anything to help me prepare? I would really appreciate any help! I’m really wanting to dive into acting headfirst!
Does anyone hate improv? by seneca1996 • last post Nov 19th
UK theatre actor here. I was talking with another actor about improv and how much I disliked it in the rehearsal room. She seemed a bit dismayed at this and this not being someone I had worked with before, I felt that she was judging me and silently thought I was less 'free' and probably lesser as an actor. Personally, I find the opposite to be true, that I am never freer to let loose than when working within the guardrails of a script, agreed blocking etc. To be clear I mean this as an exercise in the rehearsal room. In the hands of gifted performers in front of a live audience as an end product in itself, improv is great. I just really don't enjoy it but I'm thinking maybe she is right. I admire those who can throw themselves into it like that, especially when it's early in the rehearsal process when your fellow actors have yet to get a sense of each other 'on stage'. If I can hold back and avoid it, I almost always will. If it's compulsory I will try and throw myself in the best I can but with a cold sweat. I find it becomes about \*my\* thoughts, \*my\* instincts and intentions in \*my\* world, not that of the character. It becomes me the performer with the intention 'oh s\*\*t what on earth am I going to say next?' I personally became an actor because I like having someone else tell me what to say, or if it is my own words, that I've had the time to think about them ahead of time. I just don't find it to be particularly useful especially when you're not in a devising scenario, but maybe that's an excuse because I don't have the talent I think I do. Are there any other working actors out there who feel the fear when called to do improv in the rehearsal room?
Question for Actors??? (Follow up to yesterdays) by TheWorkingActor_xyz • last post Nov 19th
Thanks for all the responses! Here's a follow up to the question I posed yesterday. **What does realizing your dreams look like to you as an actor?**
TV Pilot - Funding by BrandonMichaelMaddox • last post Nov 19th
Hello! For a bit I’ve had an idea for a show, I took that idea and had been working on the script for several years. Very recently a friend of mine got me in contact with the right people and we are going ahead and making a pilot for the show! Making a pilot does get pricey so I’m sending this link around to a GoFundMe. We are looking to raise 1,500 dollars to help with production, sets and crew. Any amount helps and if you’re not able to donate I hope you can at least share this around so we can create this pilot! Thank you! P.S. If you have any questions about the series or are interesting we are open to hearing from actors and seeing who we can use in the pilot when we make it! https://www.gofundme.com/f/maddox-tv-series-pilot