VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

bigjames · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: what do you think?

i had some time to record a couple of things. just trying to improve as much as i can. i am still pretty new to this world, this is my attempt at a movie trailer. it is my first one ever. plus a couple of other things
please have a listen and tell me your thoughts

http://www.vo-bb.com/demos/JAMES_SAMPLE_08.mp3
http://www.vo-bb.com/demos/Flava_5.mp3
http://www.vo-bb.com/demos/JAMES_SAMPLE_05.mp3
http://www.vo-bb.com/demos/JAMES_SAMPLE_02.mp3

thanks again

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

James,
Some observations for you:

Like the "FLAVA" cut---sounds up, and real at the same time. Sounds like you are in your element on this one.

With the trailer and the "dirt bike" cuts, it sounds like you are forcing your voice into an unnatural place.

Still not sure on the "jazz" piece. It felt less forced but still somewhat overdone.

I feel that your production quality is good. If these were actual demo cuts I would say get your voice front and center sooner.....

Keep working!

Philip Banks · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:24 am Post subject:

I'm guessing that in order to produce the clips you were working in isolation.
For inclusion in a demo to get you up and running as a Voice Over - No. You are trying to be a Voice Over rather than communicating an idea in a mood, style and tone.

I'm as sure as I can be that demo's should not be solo projects. Ideally you need 2 people involved from beginning to end.