VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

[harddisque]

Hello! I'm am in the process of getting back into some voiceover work locally. I have some spots that I voiced several years ago that I put into a "trial" demo. In terms of current material,for the demo I had some snippets from weather forecasts that I have produced for Radio Forecast Network. I also thru in a short snippet of an aircheck which won't be in the final demo..this one was for a radio production gig.

My question is, should I use the older material unit I get some new business, or should I ditch all the old stuff and work with entirely new material?

Here's a link to a demo I put together.

It is at: http://harddisque.bravehost.com/jbiggs-mp3demo-2008.mp3

Give it a listen and feel free to offer suggestions, opinions, etc....

My main concern is in using the commercials in a future demo. The other material I think is more appropaite for an aircheck. My thinking is that I should use material that was actually used, however the material may be too dated to use.

Listen and let me know!

Regards,

John Biggs

[Tom Test]

Hi John,

I would definitely make a new demo. What you have here IS dated, much of the material is not well-suited to show off your chops on commercial VO or narrration, and the audio quality is pretty bad on most of the cuts. I think if you used this to approach talent agents, you would make a bad impression.

There are a lot of really talented people out there who do VO, many more than there is regular work for. If you don't put your best foot forward in presenting what you can do as a talent, there is no way you will stand out enough to get anything more than an occasional gig. If you are serious about VO as a career, work with a really good coach to refine your talent, and work with someone who knows what they are doing when you make your demo. Take the time, spend the money, do it right.

I wish you the best of success,

Tom Test
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[Mikenj3]

John...

My opinion... I dould ditch the DJ air check. To me, it's a waste of valuable "demo-time"... especially the jingle!!!!!

Also... the one cut sounded tinny.

I, too am gathering material for a demo. From what I've read in this community, the demo is as important as a resume... it should contain nothing but your best.

Good luck!!!!

Mike
mrfteacher@yahoo.com

[harddisque]

I don't think I'm going to use any of this demo.....10 years ago, maybe...but now compared to the other stuff out there, it just doesn't cut it.

Thanks for the feedback!