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Need voice actor by LobsterWithTeeth • last post Jul 26th
I'm making a movie I need voice actor. Details: I need a narrator for the trailer. I dont have money but instead in the credits of the film I will make a specific part for you with your social media and shit if you want.
Looking Into Voice Acting by undesiredkin • last post Jul 25th
Salutations! For a long time, I have been told I should go into voice acting because my voice is naturally calming and smooth. I have always thought my voice was monotone at best but I digress. I work in an environment in which I answer the phones a lot and I have been told from professional voice actors who have called for reservations that I should give it a go. My problem is that I do not know how to go about it. To make a reel is incredibly expensive or so I've heard and I don't know where to start really. Please assist. My ADHD makes it difficult for me to follow through with things that involve too much effort/steps. Is there anywhere that I can go in NYC to be interviewed?
Does anyone have any college/university recommendations for acting in the USA West Coast? by jaydenthealpha • last post Jul 25th
Does anyone have advice on what I should be looking for in colleges when it comes to becoming an actor?
most well-known on screen acting programs? by Mave0193 • last post Jul 25th
I feel like I'm not getting what I want to learn from these acting classes, sure they are worth it, but I feel I'm not learning what I want to learn, and thats how to act in front of the camera. I am not a theatre actor and have 0 interest in theatre. I completed an on-camera program in my city but it was ehhh. There is another on-camera program but I don't feel like I'll learn anything new. So now I'm looking for a top on-camera or screen acting program. What are top, well known programs?
RIP Rutger Hauer. Such an Authentic Actor with his "Tears in the rain" Monologue. by Idobjj • last post Jul 25th
Not sure if anyone has any questions, or if the community would deem it helpful, but my name is Joe Coburn and I'm a Casting Director in NYC. Feel free to AMA. by coejoburn • last post Jul 25th
Co-owner of Vitamin Enriched, and we've (along with Katherine Foronjy) been in operation since 2009, and Katherine has been in the biz for over 15 years. vitaminenrichedfilms.com We cast mainly for advertisements, doing both real people and actors. I have chimed in on questions a few times, and posted a few castings on here awhile back. I enjoy keeping my eye on the community and the discussions here, as many of your issues are our issues. I'd like to help in any way I can.
Looking for voice actors of all kinds for YouTube channel. PAID POSITION! by ksherretz • last post Jul 25th
Hi, my name is Kaleb Sherretz. I am the editor and creative director for a series of Fortnite YouTube channels. We do daily machinima videos with overdubbed voices. We are constantly introducing new characters to our world and find ourselves desperately needing voice actors, particularly female voices. Our typical video gets anywhere between 200k - 1 million views. Our highest video is currently just shy of 10 million views. If you want to get your name out there, this is a great place to start your V.O. career. Typically our lines are all done in one of two ways: 1: Scripts. You will get a traditional script with a set number of lines. Usually it is very easy to quickly read through the script as be finished in less than 10 minutes. After the export you upload the file to us through Google Drive. 2: Improv. In these sessions all actors in an episode will log into a Discord server together and we adlib lines for the entire episode. If you aren't good at improv, that is totally fine! We will feed you the lines to say as we go. Essentially, its like a virtual table read. While this is happening everyone records separately on their own pc/mac. Recording sessions typically last between 30 - 60 minutes. After the export you upload the file to us through Google Drive. We do not require a history of professional work, we are just looking for people that are funny, have a decent mic, and are available a few hours a week Monday - Friday 9 -5pm EST. We pay $17 an hour, with 1 hour minimums. That means that even if you only voice lines for a couple minutes, you still get paid for an hour of work. We accept all applicants. Like I said, we are desperate for voice actors of all kinds, but especially female voice actors. Please message me if you are interested! Hopefully I can be working with several of you soon! ALL SERIOUS APPLICANTS PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR DEMO TO: [rstewart@newscapeproinc.com](mailto:rstewart@newscapeproinc.com) Make sure to include your name, phone number and availability. Thanks in advance!
Do you think social media is necessary for an actor? by VoyageTea • last post Jul 25th
I get that you’re representing your brand and whatnot, but social media can be really toxic and draining at times ... do you think it’s a necessity for an actor to have? ex: Twitter, Instagram, etc.
To act or not to act? That is the question! by ryanjf0x • last post Jul 25th
I've been told all my life growing up that I should pursue acting. I've been in many school plays, every middle and high school acting class I could take, and some small church plays when I was younger. I love acting with a passion, and I've always wanted to be that big screen actor! The one that moves people to make a change in their lives, or sends chills down your spine so cold you feel them for hours even after watching! Or the hero, who saves the day and all the little kids dress up as me because it helps them feel stronger! But I'm deterred by the low payout, and the thought that I might have to live paycheck to paycheck, waiting for that big break - I guess I'm just seeking some advice, thanks for any feedback!!
What websites should every actor know of other than backstage? by mason_magnum • last post Jul 25th
I'm looking for more resources to find out about auditions, and the latest news in the acting world. I know Backstage, actors access, and playbill. Anything else i should know about?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 25 by AutoModerator • last post Jul 25th
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.
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Actors with OCD/Anxiety? by mason_magnum • last post Jul 25th
Dealing with OCD and anxiety has always been my biggest struggle, and it sometimes feel like it's going to be impossible to have a successful career as someone who deals with this. Are there any successful actors you know of who also deal with OCD?
What cities besides LA and NYC are the best places to live as an actor? by mason_magnum • last post Jul 25th
Where else has a strong acting community / opportunities? I can think of Chicago, and Atlanta, is there anywhere else? And any big hubs internationally besides London?
Short and funny video on a struggle we all face as voice actors! by kalebcoxdotcom • last post Jul 25th
[PAID] Now Casting Voice Actors for the Video Game Pine! (Coming out on Switch and PC) by LokeeSounds • last post Jul 25th
Good day everyone! I'm part of the audio team for the game [Pine](https://pine-game.com/) that has been successfully [Kickstarted](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/twirlbound/pine-an-action-adventure-game-that-adapts-to-you) and is going to come out very soon on PC and Switch. We are in the final sprint to finish the game to make it feel and sound as immersive as possible. We have yet to tackle one element which plays a big role in that, which are the voices for the humans in Pine. In total there are twelve characters that need voices, of which three are main characters. The others are side character which can be done very quickly. They only need about 5 - 10 lines. The main characters about 30 - 50. The most tricky and important part about voicing the characters will be the fact that we're using an invented language, so to get the pronunciation right it would probably be beneficial if you know multiple language and/or are good at interpreting and adapting foreign accents. If we end up using your voice for the game we can offer €30 for side characters and €60 for main characters as compensation for the final performance that will be used in game. You will be credited in the games' credits as well. If you're not familiar with Pine yet, [here's a video](https://youtu.be/5AWuXfbW0gE) demonstrating how Dialogue will work in Pine. Use it to get a feel for the game. We strongly recommend you to not do voices to the video but rather do it independently. ​ **How To Audition** 1. Choose one or multiple characters to audition for in this list: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HQ9rveUOjHWYn1geEF-qKtZWbinrfxUF0eS03AXJu0k/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HQ9rveUOjHWYn1geEF-qKtZWbinrfxUF0eS03AXJu0k/edit#gid=0). Note that not all of the characters looks are final. The text should be leading! You can audition for as many characters as you want, but know that doing one character very right will probably increase the chance of getting it instead of doing many without focus. But who knows! Read and interpret the description for the character as best as you can. If you have questions about the characters don't hesitate to ask! Also feel free to make suggestions if you feel like you have a particularly cool voice that might work in a certain way. 2. Speak the following three lines in our invented language. To get the pronunciation right you can listen to our spoken examples. Note that these are *only* meant as guide for pronunciation, not for a voice type, character, intonation or intention. \- Mbi roremker nepótneb toctéppa moén, xhebi kaxabin aeb. [Example](https://soundcloud.com/ratchet-audio/example-1-mbi-roremker/s-flvdO?in=ratchet-audio/sets/pine-voice-over-pronunciation-guide/s-gkpql). \- Nepaeteb ronóba. [Example](https://soundcloud.com/ratchet-audio/example-2-nepaeteb-ronoba/s-gPAG1?in=ratchet-audio/sets/pine-voice-over-pronunciation-guide/s-gkpql). \- He nikchan chenohn. [Example](https://soundcloud.com/ratchet-audio/example-3-he-nikchan-chenohn/s-Tcv8W?in=ratchet-audio/sets/pine-voice-over-pronunciation-guide/s-gkpql). 3. Record them with a (semi) professional microphone. A basic condensor/dynamic microphone will do. Phone auditions are OK as long as the quality is good and you know you can get a hold of a good microphone for the real recordings. 4. Send the unprocessed files before Monday the 29th of July (next Monday), 11:59 PM, LA time (GMT-7) to [info@otherworldensemble.com](mailto:info@otherworldensemble.com). ​ That's it! If you have any questions whatsoever (pronunciation/microphone type etc.), feel free to reach out to us at [info@otherworldensemble.com](mailto:info@otherworldensemble.com).
Can you actually make a living as a full-time background actor? by rocker10805 • last post Jul 25th
Hi. I was wondering how feasible it would be to make a living as a background actor. I've heard of people doing it, but I understand the high rates of pay are with the union jobs. I've also heard that the work is not very stable, and you can't really plan anything.
Jameela Jamil was "definitely not trying to be an actress" when she moved to California by itsmethebob • last post Jul 25th
Humming noise by Stature34 • last post Jul 25th
So I've been attempting to do voice acting as a hobby for a couple years now to see if I like it enough to become serious about it. If there's one thing that's been consistent throughout that time, it's the amount of background noise and humming that is constantly in the recording and prevents me from getting anywhere near the quality that I intend. I've done many things to try and fix this. I've bought the blue yeti, a popper, as well as lowered and raised the gain on it. I've moved to a smaller room, spread blankets in attempt to prevent noise or vibrations underneath the microphone and around, and got better quality headphones as well. I only try again every so often for a few hours though it becomes tiring after a while and it really makes it less motivating to become a voice actor the more I fail. Willingness to spend money is decreasing as I put more cash into stuff that isn't working. Is there anything I'm doing wrong or any way that will fix this problem without having to rent a studio?