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Kindly visit fams by Marshall Cook • last post Feb 22nd
Lets make green for the week, I will visit everyone's profile for up 30 seconds daily. Kindly visit a friend profile. Thanks in advance https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1977244/
Acting Programs for Working Actors (LA) by the_pinklemon • last post Feb 22nd
I’ve been auditioning for network shows and projects for the past 1.5 years. Some months have been better than others obviously, but I feel like I’m “in the game” now and not just doggie paddling trying to submit for student films on Actors Access. I’m not working right now and my parent (who knows nothing about the industry but is convinced they do) has suggested I enroll in some sort of conservatory program to hone my skills since I don’t have a theater degree. But I’ve been actively training for the last 5 years, and I know my auditions are strong. Though, I haven’t booked yet theatrically to be fair. I think in terms of actually booking work - making connections, having the right reps, and consistently submitting good auditions to the same CDs is more important than spending a ton of money to better your craft. But I’d be open to a program if it allowed me to continue auditioning. Does anyone know if there are any 1 or 2 year acting programs that are conducive to actors who frequently audition, or maybe even actually book work? I live in LA. Thanks in advance!
Actors who left LA by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Feb 22nd
If you lived in LA, how long did you live there and why did leave? Do you want to go back? If you live in LA now, do you want to leave?
A bit of the basics? by LuaLily • last post Feb 22nd
Hello! I am an aspiring actress hoping to start studying acting abroad and I would like to know if more experienced people have anything to say or any tips! First I would like to know if you guys know of any colleges that specialize on acting as a career and preferably offer scholarships. Then, if you can, share your experience, the routine of working as an actor and some tips to help beginners like me! I hope to join you all on the acting field soon and help each other out.
AI Story by Joes_SpeakEasy • last post Feb 22nd
I received a survey-type ad on LinkedIn the other day from a name (who shall remain nameless) who had no LI profile. The survey was one question: "What's the worst part about creating a voice-over?" The choices were: "Edits". "The Cost". "Actor Availability". "Using My Voice". Thinking this was some newbie VA mass marketing to anyone with the word "voice-over" on their profile, I answered "The Cost", just to hear what their pitch was. The immediate reply was, "If you're paying more than $100 on a voice-over, it's worth considering an AI voice as a way to save". So the brainiacs behind AI are making the typical rookie mistake of appealing to bottom feeders who value price over quality, because they know their product doesn't measure up. Watch out Fiverr and Upwork freelancers & RS narrators - if you've built your business on a foundation of these types of cheap jobs, they're coming after you first.
Any ideas? And is this worth it? by Lord_Borkidy • last post Feb 22nd
Does anyone know easier ways to memorize a script? My director in plays I’m in, only has me rehearse the plays once a week because there are multiple, and I have to do a majority of memorizing from home. Also as a side note, is it normal to have 0 to not social interaction with the other actors? The others either go do their own thing or can’t talk because of time constraints of the rehearsal. I have been in productions before where we have had fun and still got the job done while on set, but for this it seems so strained and stressful, mostly due to us only having the rehearsals once a week, with only 4 left. With both the negative attitude of the director, the stress, and the lack of social interaction. It feels less and less enjoyable.
Uta Hagen's 'Challenge For The Actor' by RektRL • last post Feb 21st
I was planning on reading both 'Respect for Acting' and 'Challenge For The Actor' by Uta Hagen, but I have recently read that she admittedly 'disassociated' herself from the former book. From someone who has read both - is it worthwhile to read them both? Or does 'Challenge For The Actor' contain everything you need from her?
How to contact voice actors for interview? by IPootedInPotty • last post Feb 21st
Hey everyone! I’m using IMDB Pro to get the contact information but I’m not sure who would be the right person to contact. There’s a Talent Agent, Manager, Talent Agent Voice, and Talent Agent Personal Appearance. I originally assumed Talent Agent Voice would be the best bet but then I started thinking that might be only for Voice Acting gigs and that Talent Agent Personal Appearance would be the best one. But I’m not sure if that’s only for in-person appearances like panels. Does anyone know who the right person to contact would be for a phone interview? Or any educated guesses?
Another day, another actors strike by Signature-Cautious • last post Feb 21st
I'm being sardonic. Few years ago, our theatre company fucks us, we try to negotiate. Even threat to strike. It all blows up, two people negotiate without us, got what they wanted, and we lost our positions. Back to square one, like Im starting again, but older. Now, when it seemed I was getting steam again, the new company fucks us. And we're trying to organize and negotiate. But I don't even care. I'm so tired. I don't want to be political anymore, I don't want to be honored anymore. I just want to beg and be content like everyone else. I just want this to end. I want to get to the part where we lose at once, to the part where I'm out of stages for years again and go back to my learning how to deal with melancholy where I stopped it. I can't stand feeling this angry and righteous anymore. Why can't I just let them fuck me up and go home? I wish there was such a thing as just acting, even for free. I am so tired.
IN YOUR OPINION: is sydney sweeney a good actress by dianahummel240 • last post Feb 21st
everyone’s opinions on what “good and bad acting” is, just wanted people opinions on sydney sweeneys acting
Do agents watch all their clients submissions? by trulykmusic • last post Feb 21st
I’m with a fairly sized agency that has a few hundred people on their roster. I was just wondering if agents watch all the eco cast tapes that their clients submit on actors access and other sites. Do agents have access to content we submit to casting directors?
When you find out these characters share the same voice actor. by Weirdandwired924 • last post Feb 21st
SUBREDDIT RULES, AND HOW TO GET STARTED IN VOICE ACTING! by AS-VOA • last post Feb 21st
Welcome to [r/VoiceActing](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/)! Please read these rules before posting, and then see further below for helpful links on how to get started in voice acting and voiceover: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. **NO REQUESTS FOR FREE WORK. AUTOMATIC 30-DAY-BAN, NO EXCEPTIONS:** (except in the Friday "Almost Anything Goes" thread.) 2. **PAID WORK REQUESTS:** Requests must have the 'PAID Work' flair applied, and MUST include the rate being offered,and the terms under which that rate will be paid. *Zero exceptions*. Unpaid work requests get you an ***automatic 30-day ban***. If you respond to an unpaid work request, *you will get the same 30-day ban*. 3. **FEEDBACK REQUESTS:** Videos submitted for Feedback Requests must be *less than five minutes*. Violating this rule gets you a 30-day ban. 4. **NO POSTS OFFERING SERVICES FOR HIRE** (except in the Sunday "Almost Anything Goes" thread.) 5. **NO ADVERTISING POSTS ALLOWED** (except in the Sunday "Almost Anything Goes" thread.) 6. **LOLI OR OTHER CONTENT EXPLOITING CHILDREN WILL GET YOU INSTA-BANNED AND REPORTED TO THE ADMINS.** 7. **NO DIRECT PRIVATE SOLICITATION OF USERS TO SOLICIT FREE WORK OR SERVICES:** If you are trying to source voice actors, posts must be: 1) for specific roles or productions; 2) must be paid roles with an hourly rate, or job price; 3) posted as a casting call in the subreddit, abiding by the posting rules found in this rules sticky. ***Direct contact with members -via- DM to circumvent this rule will result in a permanent ban from the sub.*** **PARTICIPATION TIP:** *Please don't be lazy*: search the sub to see if your question has been answered previously before you post a question. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ **How do you get started in VO? Check the vetted resources below:** * [I Want To Be A Voice Actor!](https://iwanttobeavoiceactor.com/): Dee Bradley Baker's guide to getting started. * [Voice Acting Mastery](http://www.voiceactingmastery.com/): Crispin Freeman's Blog and podcast "for all aspiring voice actors, no matter where they might be located..." * [Voiceover Resource Guide](http://voiceoverresourceguide.com/): Studios, Agencies, Producers, Rates, and more. All in one spot. * [GVAA Rate Guide](http://www.globalvoiceacademy.com/resources/voice-over-industry-standard-rate-guide/): Industry standard rates across a huge range of usages, terms, and markets. * [VOBS](http://www.vobs.tv/): Weekly VO talkshow with Dan Lenard & George Whittam * [VO Buzz Weekly](http://www.vobuzzweekly.com/): Interviews with the VO industry's greatest * [Voice Over Practice Script Library](http://www.edgestudio.com/script-library) * [Voices UK Blog](https://www.voicesuk.co.uk/blog): VO news tailored to you lot across the pond * [The Art of Voice Acting](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9419268-the-art-of-voice-acting): by James R. Alburger * [Voice Acting Club](http://voiceacting.boards.net/): sort of a hybrid between hobby-level VO boards and a P2P. It's been around forever and the postings are archived to keep job offers current. * [Bodalgo](https://www.bodalgo.com/en): P2P Casting Site, homegrown and the most "indie" of all the big players. International clients, and fair market rates. * [VOPlanet](https://www.voplanet.com/): P2P Casting Site. Well respected and fair rates. * [ACX (Audiobook Creation Exchange)](https://www.acx.com/producer): For those interested in audiobook work, and working with authors to get published on Audible. * [CastingCall.Club](https://www.castingcall.club/homepage): Casting projects of all kinds, from hobbyists to pros.
What were ways you did to help enunciate and project better. by Nats57 • last post Feb 21st
Hey everyone, I was wondering what were ways you all used to better your enunciation and projection of your voice since I feel that is a important aspect for actors.
Enunciation and Projection by Nats57 • last post Feb 21st
Hello fellow actors what are ways to help become better at enunciation and projection as actors? This is something I wanna get better at as an actor.
Becoming a lead actor at 40? by bustergaming777 • last post Feb 21st
Just wondering about the old dream, is it possible to become a mainstream lead at this age ?
Let's clear some things up. What's your age? by Failed2launch • last post Feb 21st
I think it's important to know who we are talking to on this subreddit. It often feels when someone discovers this subreddit, you are not only having to mention that this career involves reading, but entrepreneurship, marketing, audio engineering, and public speaking. I think everyone should participate in this poll. Going forward, we can better understand the needs of the community, and may even consider having a subreddit that's for the mid-level to journeyman experienced voice actors. This is not meant to separate the community, but to better understand how we should communicate with each other. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/118d4p0)
Can I make a mic sound as good if it's further from my mouth? by AHungerForKnowledge • last post Feb 21st
I'm a voice actor but I'm also a youtuber. I'm trying to rig together a camera stand complete with camera, lights, and mic and I can't seem to get a decent sound out of it. I'm using a Shure MV7 for my Youtube videos. When it's close to my mouth it sounds warm and nice. I tried setting it up so that it comes down from above on a boom arm (just out of camera shot) and it sounds weak and tinny. I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but is there a way I can enhance the audio? Am I maybe using the wrong mic? I tried with a Rode Shotgun mic and it sounded even worse. I don't want the mic in the shot with a HUGE arm across the screen but I also don't want to give up that nice sound.
Current best profile websites for VO auditions/self-submissions? by rainbowsprinkles14 • last post Feb 20th
Hi there. I've been out of the VO game for awhile now, and I was wondering if anyone could help weigh in on which online casting/profile websites are the current legit/active ones for self-submissions/auditions and promoting your work? Back when I was doing it, it was [voice123.com](https://voice123.com) and [voices.com](https://voices.com). I know, it has been a minute! Lol. I've searched to see what comes up, but there are some things that only come with experience to fully understand the differences (e.g. with on-camera acting, the difference between the significance and types of roles that will be found through Actors Access versus Casting Networks versus Backstage, etc, as they are each very different, plus some of the ones still listed on a quick Google search have really phased out years ago but will still accept your money for the membership). Thanks much.
Does anyone feel not just lonely being actor? by ItsJustRoy22 • last post Feb 20th
I know that acting is a communal profession, but it can feel quite lonely a lot of the time. I had a hard time making friends when I was in my course for drama. I did have a few people but I struggled with a lot of things to the point where folks felt like they gave up on me. It can be hard to shake off, makes you think you’ll never have a career in this industry. Being autistic is one thing that makes it hard for him. If you ever felt like that, how did you find a way to really connect with people? I feel like I have the answers and at times I don’t.