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Greetings! 
My name is Justin Barrett, and I'm a 3D character animator at a studio in Dallas, TX. I've been animating for about six years, and have been fortunate to work on projects ranging from TV commercials to feature films. While I'm far from dissatisfied with my job, I've always had this thing for voice acting, and have had a number of voice acting opportunities through my work as an animator. Truth be told, I actually landed a voice gig for a video game while trying to find my first animation job!
Anyway, I recently decided to begin actively pursuing voiceover work as a second career path, and will start some classes next week to prepare for assembling a commercial demo. I've already picked up a lot of great info from browsing the forum so far, and look forward to meeting folks here and contributing where I'm able.
Cheers!
Justin
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| Deirdre wrote: | | We're glad you've joined the circus. |
...from the Ring Master herself!!!
Welcome Justin!
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Hi Justin...
Welcome to the wild and wacky world of VO-BB from your fellow Texan.
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Welcome Justin! Be sure to read the archives. After all that if you decide you still want to go into VO, then you're as crazy as the rest of us... so you'll fit in nicely.
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Welcome to the VO-BB, Justin... don't quit your day job. If you're really interested in the facinating world of doing Voice Overs... you've come to the right place... don't quit your day job. Peruse these threads and glean the rewards found there in... don't quit your day job. Thanks for joining, and have fun... don't quit your day job.
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JBarrett
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Thanks to all for the kind welcome!
| DaveChristi wrote: | | Welcome Justin! Be sure to read the archives. After all that if you decide you still want to go into VO, then you're as crazy as the rest of us... so you'll fit in nicely. |
I spend my days at a computer creating performances for characters that don't exist, and only have between 5-15 seconds of finished motion to show for it at the end of any given week. If I can keep that up for six years and still come back for more, I think I'll fit in just fine here.
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Welcome to the VO-BB. This is an incredible resource of info...useful and otherwise.
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ronphi
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Welcome to the board from just across town in Arlington,
I can't think of a better bunch coco-NUTS to be associated with. Here you will find lots of good information, better support and the best advice. I will second what Dave Christi said. Peruse the Archives. There is a gold mine there just waiting for you to discover.
By the way, who are taking classes from?
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| JBarrett wrote: | | I spend my days at a computer creating performances for characters that don't exist, and only have between 5-15 seconds of finished motion to show for it at the end of any given week. If I can keep that up for six years and still come back for more, I think I'll fit in just fine here. |
Justin,
Exactly. You will certainly fit in well. Welcome.
But, the archives are well worth some of your time. There's a lot of gold buried in those hills. And a bunch of laughs to boot.
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JBarrett
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I hope I didn't imply that the archives weren't worth perusing, as I'm sure they are, and I plan on taking thorough advantage of them as much as possible.
Ron: I'll be taking classes remotely with Nancy Wolfson of Braintracks Audio. I took part in the first two teleseminars that she and Anna Vocino have hosted in their "Break Into Voiceover" series, and I was really impressed with Nancy's approach to the business and Anna's testimony of how well it has worked for her, along with the other testmonials on the Braintracks Audio site. My first session will be next week, and I'm eager to get rolling!
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Audiogal
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Howdy, Justin, from a neighbor due east. And welcome to the board.
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jrodriguez315
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Welcome Justin,
I'm not sure if I want to welcome you so much as audition for you. At any rate, please peruse the archives, you'll find mucho goodo stuffo there bro.
Good luck!
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