Demo Time?
Most actors are in a rush to record their first demo. It's quite understandable; it's an important milestone that says, "Hey, I am ready to compete for work." Before you dive in and produce the demo, take a step back and ask yourself a few questions:
Can I deliver a great performance in a matter of minutes? Is my work clean, requiring little post production and editing? -OR- Do I need 30 takes before I deliver a good read? Does my recording require a ton of editing and post production? Obviously, clients want your answers to align with the first two questions. When
hired through your demo (i.e. you don't have to audition for the job),
the voice seeker expects you to be able to perform as skillfully and
effortlessly as
you did on your demo. If not, they are gravely disappointed.
It is commendable to be eager to get the demo produced and start marketing it as soon as possible. Before you make the leap though, make sure you are ready to compete and be a hero in the studio. Success breeds success. Conversely, clients tell their friends about bad recording sessions. You get to choose your career path. Why not make it a successful one.
2. Produce your demo when you are truly ready.
3. Market your skills.
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Look Who's Talking
* Aimee McCrary narrated a PBS documentary, Living with Fragile X.
* Miranda Chook shot a training film for Stanford University and an industrial for Pearson Education.
* Jen Knight booked two radio commercials - one for Xavier University airing in Chicago and the other for Salon Foushee airing in Denver.
* Boris (appropriately) played a surf bum in an indie film, Changing Tides and the lead role in an episode of The World's Astonishing News.
* Steven Thomas shot a commercial for Feather Falls Casino and recorded a VO for Pulse Entertainment.
* Cia Court read excerpts as three teen girls from Chronicle Books' "Blue Plate Special" on their website.
* Sharon Huff recorded a promotional narration at Voice One for the Oregon Cattlemen's Association.
* Deborah May recorded a VO for Bay Area Outreach Coalition.
Congratulations to all students who have booked jobs recently. Send us your success stories!
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