VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

roger · Last edited by roger on Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:02 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi all,
I hesitate to even post this demo for critique with all that is going on with our comrades in Southern California. I hope you'll forgive me if this is a huge faux paux, but I did this quickly last night and wondered if I'm headed in the right direction.
As some of you know, I'm a bit new at this and am taking the Art of Voice Acting tele-course and practicing a lot.
Anyway, I welcome any and all suggestions from rearrange things to start over to have you considered working in the fast food industry?
No need for kid gloves, I'm a tough old dog.
Thanks for the help.
-Roger
http://www.voices.com/uploads/studiofiles/oi/rogertremaine/11934_Roger_Tremaine_General_Demo_10_27_07.mp3
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bobsouer · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:49 pm Post subject:

Roger,

I've listened through your demo a few times now. Here are my thoughts...

1. Starts pretty well though I think the strongest cuts in the demo are the last two. Were it me, I'd put those last 2 cuts (in that order) at the head of your demo.

2. I think your second cut hurts you, especially positioned second. If you get a lot of call for this Southern Gentleman thing, put it at the end of your demo, not second.

3. In general you have a very pleasant, listenable sound. Keep up the good work.
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roger · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:41 am Post subject:

Bob,
Thank you for such a prompt and succinct reply. You're absolutely right, of course. I re-arranged the elements and it is much better. I can't explain the poor sonic quality, except that I e-mailed this to myself from home to work, but you'll get the idea. Try this on for size when you have time.
I sure am glad you stay at those Holiday Inn Expresses...you're soooo smart.
Oh, about the other material I sent you, it may be superfluous after the assistance you've given me here.
I can't thank you enough.
-Roger
http://www.voices.com/uploads/studiofiles/oi/rogertremaine/11934_Roger_Tremaine_General_Demo_10_27_07.mp3
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Roger Tremaine
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http://rogertremaine.voices.com/
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. AESOP (The Lion and the Mouse)

bobsouer · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:56 am Post subject:

Roger,

Huge improvement, in my view.
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Bob Souer (just think of lemons)
The second nicest guy in voiceover.
+1-724-613-2749
Source Connect, phone patch, pony express

Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

Hey Roger,

For the first time out of the gate, I think it sounds better than I expected...and you don't seem to be burdened by the "radio voice"syndrome that plagues so many of us ex-DJs,,,

Way to go!
Rob Ellis Wink

roger · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:50 am Post subject:

Rob,
Thanks for the kind words. Getting rid of the DJ voice is thanks to James Alberger and Penny Abshire and their coaching.
Hope things are going well for you and I appreciate your response.
-Roger
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www.MyFavoriteVoice.com
http://rogertremaine.voices.com/
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. AESOP (The Lion and the Mouse)