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DenaliDave · Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 4:21 pm Post subject: Busy Work

Sometimes I get bored, write things, and then decide to record them and make them.

I wouldn't call them demos or promotional material. Heck, I'm not sure what else to call them besides, "busy work". Little projects I put together during down periods of time I guess.

This one's called "The Universe Inside You"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSdV_RgAiuw

And this one is my most recent little busy work project, "Time: The Cosmic Currency"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDRcPMQlkVw

Who knows, maybe someday I'll take the ideas and expand upon them and write a book or something. Get Lost

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Bish · Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 7:55 am Post subject:

Busy work? I think not. This is honing the skill and building a resume. These are interesting little pieces and I love the production values and execution. They demonstrate a skill-set wider than just VO and they are great examples for getting yourself out into the marketplace (or multiple marketplaces). They may be a "labour of love" or "just messing around", but they deserve a wider audience or at least some using in a marketing plan.

... and I usually run a mile from anything that can be described as even vaguely "inspirational" Wink

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Bruce · Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 9:12 am Post subject:

No one says we have to do voiceover only. There are plenty of allied endeavors we can throw into the mix to add to our desirability. It's a very good way to fill your down time.

The only thing I might say is pace yourself more overall. Spread your thoughts out just a bit. Give the average viewer time to absorb. And maybe cut copy by a third. I felt you were repeating general ideas.

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Bailey · Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 3:59 pm Post subject:

Very attention grabbing subjects. Easy to listen and relate to. I agree with Bruce on pacing thoughts. I enjoyed listening, but I also wanted to savor each moment.
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DenaliDave · Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 9:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys! I totally forgot to check to see if anyone posted any replies until just now!

*rubs chin, nods*

I see what you mean. I could have chopped it up and put in some spaces of no speech...that actually would have been helpful, as there were some other musical pieces I wanted to use that were longer, as well as some leftover video.

Good advice, well heeded! I think I finally dialed in my sound and vocal chain for that "type" of production. It takes a bit more than audiobooks, as you need to make the vocal part "sit in the mix". Certain words just are harder to hear with music.

I may never be called upon to ever produce anything like that for a paying client, but if I have kids someday I'll be able to put together killer home movies!

Oh, and it's now painfully obvious to myself that I've been narrating a lot of self help audio books lately.
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