VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

bobbinbeamo · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject:

Thank you for this simple truth, Bob...

Bill Roberts · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:05 pm Post subject:

I would assume that most people fail in VO due to the fact that they think it’s so EASY to succeed, and then learn that it’s an art that takes talent, persistence, and perseverance. Like all other things in life, they simply give up prior to implementing the effort necessary to meet with any positive results. The REJECTION factor, is a big factor, and new talent (at times) does not comprehend WHY the rejection, people just don’t know what they don’t know. The fist thing they tell you in radio is be yourself, I was told that 25 years ago, and just recently understood the true concept of what they were saying 3 years ago when I got into VO. 25 years of radio, and thousands of commercials later, I regret that I did not capitalize on all that missed opportunity to develop and hone my skills, at what has now become a craft that I now enjoy more than radio.

The point to all this that that I am glad I never gave up, I have given it the persistence, and perseverance required to make it this far, and still continue to stay in the game.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:16 pm Post subject:

A number of years ago I had a call from an ad agency who wanted me to do a national TV and radio campaign - BIG PAY DAY. They chose me based on two words on my demo ...1 minute ...Luxury!

kkuhlken · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:55 pm Post subject:

This happened today because I stuck my neck out with someone I knew a long time ago who is a producer at a small network affiliate TV station:

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Deirdre · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:34 pm Post subject:

It might be worth asking instead why people succeed.
It's more edifying to study a smaller sample. Otherwise it's a bit like wondering about the behavior of plankton.
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:02 pm Post subject:

OK Deebs - I'll bite...

I am successfully making a living doing voiceovers because I have been doing it since 1972 (sort of). And because I got my first website in 1996. And because I'm a perfectionist, work-a-holic.

I do teach an introduction to voiceovers at a community college where I emphasize self-evaluation and an understanding of the business side of this business. And I have found that the past couple of semesters I wake myself up at night worrying about how the few (the very few) students with some talent who can actually hear themselves will even make a dent in this business.

One young man from last semester might have a chance. He is a trained opera singer and can actually affect change in his delivery. Plus he has writing and production skills which he has parlayed into contracts with some small market radio stations to produce spots. He may make it. Most will not.
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:08 pm Post subject:

ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks Lee, I'm "good" because I know my limitations?
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:11 am Post subject:

We sometimes engage in the discussion of celebrities coasting into VO jobs on little more than the strength of their fame, but I thought this little tidbit was interesting. A local studio where I have done quite a bit of recording over the years likes, as so many studios do, to put up photos, Facebook and Twitter announcements, and press releases whenever some show biz big shot records there. One day they announced that actor Brian Dennehy had been in to record. It was an audition for a Chevy commercial. Even the TV and movie guys don't get everything automatically handed to them.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:43 am Post subject:

People use "must audition regularly" as one of the secrets to success. Because of the way most VOs learn or claim to learn the trickle down effect makes them believe "must audition regularly for anything" - NO YOU MUST NOT! Audition for a $200 job ...No ...Never! Audition for a $200 per week job, too right you should!

Without being pompous, elitist or arrogant step one to being taken seriously as a professioal is to take yourself seriously as a professional.

Serious offer from me. Get a room or studio anywhere in the US, get enough people together for a weekend. Pay my expenses over and $500 for my time and I will show you how I do it and did it. It worked yesterday, it will work tomorrow and it has worked today.

To be honest I expect a ZERO take up rate and to cover costs, not "make PB rich" you'll need about 10-15 people.

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