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Any tips to do more voices I can only do 3 by SHUBERMATIONS • last post May 9th
I want to be a voice actor but I do not know how to do more then 3 voices and one of them is my own voice
Royal Guard Publishing seeking an Editor for multiple voices in Audiobooks. 18+ Content by MarcusSloss • last post May 9th
Preface. Never hired an editor. Always have had my voice actors do the work. I have 6 narrators working on multiple projects at the moment and all are behind because of editing. Pay - 40-60 USD per PFH. Pay as we go per PFH to reduce risks to both parties. Paypal or Transferwire. If US resident a w9 will be required if outside a W88 ben will be required. Start date - June. Work Available. I have my narrators already and run duets with guest stars sometimes. The potential editor will take the audio from the narrators, juggle the male to female lines until they seamlessly match the text of the manuscript are balanced and flow to all ACX standards. You would need to communicate directly with the narrators to correct issues. This offer is only for managing duet (not dual or single narration). Content includes adult situations with violence, gore, intense action, swearing, and yes, sex at times.
Being a H***** actress must be so weird by ShuyaTheTrap • last post May 9th
When to submit yourself to agents? by adventuring_princess • last post May 8th
Hey fellow actors and actresses! I’ve been in love with this art since I was a kid. Community theater, musicals, show choir, play for the parents - the works throughout the years. I took an acting class in college and some others here and there. I’ve been with a talent agency for about 6 years. I’ve gotten small background work and a couple of commercials through them. That’s all they really book anyhow. My question is...at what time should I go ahead and try to submit to bigger agencies that may get me better auditions? I ask because I’m not a seasoned actor...but I don’t feel like I suck either. Thoughts?? Do I just go for it? Or wait years to have a solid reel for student films?
Learning how to voice act in English even if you have a rough accent? by anxietyfam • last post May 8th
Hey everyone. English isn't my first language and I have a pretty rough accent. I want to learn how to voice act but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that without showing my rough accent. Putting aside accent specific roles for a sec, do you think you can become a voice actor even if you don't have a standard, clear English accent?
Bollywood Actor Vidyut Jammwal Secrets. Realism. by SmallBR • last post May 8th
Voice Actor(s) needed for 3 short lines. by Saber-Strike • last post May 8th
I'm on the midst of posting a really goofy meme and I need one or two voice actors to voice Garfield and Jon. The line for Garfield is only one word "Lasagna?!". I'm looking for someone who can voice like how Lorenzo Music voiced Garfield. There are two short lines for Jon Arbuckle. I'm also looking for someone who can voice this character like Thom Huge. If anyone is interested in this and are able to voice these characters (with a good mic), let me know! For payment I can't do anything too crazy. This is for a small YouTube video and its just three short lines.
What sites offer free job listings? by SaucyIV • last post May 7th
I was wondering if anyone knew of sites that allowed you to post job listings for free. I'm currently looking for an actor to take part in a short YT video that can be done online (paid). The gig is incredibly easy and should take less then 30 minutes. I'm not really interested in purchasing a membership as I just need 1 actor for the task and then I'll never need it again. If anyone has some recommendations that would be great!
Can I Be My Own Agent? by AmetrisB • last post May 7th
Hi! I am currently an actress based out of Canada and have been having a hard time getting an agent. The reason for this, I think, is because I am not willing to act in scenes that require nudity, sex, or kissing. I usually tell agents this during our first meeting and as a result that is very hesitant to sign me and I have not been able to get an agent for a while now. I still love acting and want to pursue it despite the restrictions I have for myself. Is it possible for me to be my own agent - if so, how? Can I sign up for services (Breakdown services, Casting Networks, etc - all the stuff agents use) as my own agent - how does this work? Thanks!
[PAID WORK] Looking for Male and Female Voice Actors/Actresses For YouTube Channels (No experience needed) by jamesoneal1996 • last post May 7th
Hi guys, I have a couple of YouTube channels in various niches that need voice acting/narration done. This will be a long-term project and you can expect to narrate around 3-4 Videos per week (if not more) - Payment for these type of vids are usually $10 per narration (length of the video is a maximum of 8mins. Please contact me with a sample or Portfolio on either Reddit DM's or my email: [connor@youtubeautomationltd.com](mailto:connor@youtubeautomationltd.com) ​ Cheers Guys!
How to get an agent? Are there smaller LA agencies for voiceover? Is there ways to book animated work that don’t go through an agent? by noiselesspatient • last post May 7th
So, I’m in a weird position—I’m in a top MFA program for Acting and I think I’m a very good actor. I’ve done podcasts and audio projects and have made an animation demo—I’ve figured out how to translate my acting skills to an audio medium. I feel like I’ve done all the things you’re “supposed” to do to have a career in this industry. But I have no idea what to do next. In TV/Film and Commercial, it seems like there’s a path: you go to school, you sign with a small agency, you book work for a few years, you move to a bigger agency. But in voice acting, it seems even the smallest roles on every animated project are repped by the same 10-or-so big agencies (CESD, Buchwald, DPN, etc.) that seem to be competitive to be repped by. I’ve been sending my demo to reps (mostly because I figure worst case scenario they trash it and forget my name in 10 minutes). And I just don’t know what to do next. Is there a Backstage or Actor’s Access-type database for animation work? On Voices.com, voices123, and Casting Call Club, it seems to be very focused on smaller commercial and promo work, and the few animated projects seem to be YouTube fan films, etc.—is there a site I’m missing, or is this a subset of this industry you truly need an agent to work in? I don’t know. I’m just lost and any advice would be helpful, haha. Is there something I’m missing?
Voicr actor needed for student research (NY accent + Southern accent) by asiansama • last post May 7th
I’m doing a project for a psychology class in school and I’m looking for a male voice capable of pulling off a New York/Brooklyn and a standard Southern accent. The script isn’t any longer than 30 seconds. Would appreciate the help! I’m offering $15 for just two reiterations of the same script in the two accents. Thank You!
Advice by lapsrrodgers • last post May 7th
So, I'm an actress; however, I don't have much experience in VOICE acting (I've voiced characters for someone's radio plays a couple of times) and I'm doing another one this weekend, but I don't really like the work I've done before (especially the first recording). I don't sound animated enough. The person I first recorded with SOUNDED like a character while I sounded like a person (if that makes sense). My voice seems flat to me, no roundness. It made me cringe tbh. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice? VA is the ultimate goal for me as an actor, so I really want to get better at it with the opportunity I do have.
How to “make” a reel? by playapixie • last post May 6th
Hi everyone. I’m an aspiring actor in my early 30s. I don’t have any representation or professional experience but have spent a lot of time working on my craft and training with some wonderful teachers over the past few years. In one of my acting classes, I’ve heard classmates mention that they’re “shooting their real” or “having their reel made”. I always thought that a reel is something that gets created over time with experience? Basically it sounds like they’re hiring someone to produce/direct footage just for a reel. Is this a thing? I am based in LA and would love to know if anyone has had experience doing something like this, how it went, and some recommendations for someone who would be able to help me in this way. I have acted in some student films and shorts but none of them really turned out well enough to showcase my talent. Would appreciate any advice you have! Thanks for reading.
Creating A Stage Name? by AmetrisB • last post May 6th
Hi all! I am an actress and am looking to create a stage name since my legal name sounds quite foreign. I am just wondering what all the complications of creating a stage name are??? When accepting a job, do we need to inform production of our stage name, etc?
Please Don't Tell Me All an MFA is Good For is Teaching by jenwe331 • last post May 6th
I am trying to research grad school programs (specifically, MFAs in Acting), but when I speak to other actors the only input anyone has seems to be, "Well, don't get a Masters unless you want to teach. You don't need an advanced degree to act." Which isn't helpful at all when what I'm looking for is information that isn't University endorsed propaganda about what makes their program great. But I also feel like MFA Acting programs are so niche, most of the grad school groups (here and on other social media platforms) aren't really informed at all. if anyone has any information on any of the URTA schools in particular (especially the big land grant schools that I will have to really sell my fiance on because she isn't too keen on living in the middle of nowhere red state as the brown half of an interracial lesbian couple, and I really can't blame her for it) - what are their pros, their cons, do they pay or offer scholarships, how much time will be spent on stage vs in the classroom, are they affiliate with any professional theatres, what does the student body look like (do they have a variety of ages and ethnicities or are they all in white and in their 20s)? Or if you know anyone who can help... please point me their way. I am so burnt out on looking at University websites. And all the blogs that hit on the same top 5 schools again and again and again (I don't need Backstage to tell me Yale is great). Thanks so much.
Voice Actor Wanted (Preferably beginner) by EximiusArt • last post May 6th
Hi everybody. We need a voice actor for a video we need to show our investors. We are hoping to get our seed funding by the end of this month. So, you will be getting paid when that happens. I have worked as a freelancer myself so don't wanna scam you guys. We would prefer a somewhat beginner who can use this project it to add to his/her portfolio, in case it doesn't work out in the end, although it hopefully will. We already have developers working and the site is in progress as well, so this is not that big of a risk. If you think this job is for you, hit me up. Thanks P.S: Pay will be around 100-200 usd, based upon the suitability and quality of your voice.
What to do if agent won’t respond? by Throwaway451100 • last post May 6th
I’ve been with this agent since 2017 though I’ve been hip-pocketed and never signed on an official contract (which I was OK with). I did manage to book around 6 projects since our relationship began. He used to be responsive in emails, and we’d meet at his office at least twice a year before COVID. I’ve been having a good string of auditions and self-tape requests from him since the beginning of the 2021. I haven’t booked anything but I was grateful that he’d been submitting me. Then all of the sudden, nothing. No submissions, no correspondence, and no audition requests for a month now. I’ve emailed him when I heard from actors in my network that a couple of TV shows I’m interested in were casting for my ethnic background, but he hasn’t responded to my emails. His social media is pretty active and celebrating actors on his roster who recently booked stuff, so it seems like I’m being ignored. I get that it’s a tough business, made even tougher by the realities of shooting around COVID, and just because you’ve not been booking stuff doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re unemployable or lacking in talent. I’m self submitting for the smaller stuff on Actors Access, and got involved in a couple of virtual play readings in the meantime. But I hate that I’m missing out on opportunities to be seen for higher profile stuff. What can I do? Do I try to set up time with him? Do I start looking for another agent? Do I need a refresh (new headshots and updated reel)? Am I missing something or not seeing a bigger picture here?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post May 6th
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.
Thinking of leaving my 9-5 job in June by 1337atreyu • last post May 6th
The title says it all. I've been working in VO for about a year, but have only been able to dedicate time to it after my daughter goes to bed (9:00 - Midnight). During that time, even with my constraints, I've learned a lot about the business, acting, tech, and such of VO and I've found a modicum of success. I find that my booking rate is often higher than what others mention, even with paying jobs. I've had a few higher paying jobs and I really feel that I'm in a position to make the move to full time VO. I believe that with a better dedicated time, I'd be able to reach more customers, audition more, and get work done quickly in a way I cannot currently do. On top of all of that, I really feel that my time in corporate cubicle farms is coming to a close. I'm fed up with not being fulfilled with my work, having so little time with my family, and getting burnt out from long days of work between my office job, VO, and a side business I run. To others who have taken the dive to do VO full time, can you tell me about your experiences and considerations that I might be missing? As a non-union actor, I'm looking at family health plans, trying to figure out what to do about tax preparation, and figuring out how to budget for inconsistent income.