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I would like to get more heavily into voice acting as a sideline. Advice welcome. by Berabouman • last post Sep 19th
Hi all. I have done some voice work in the past and I quite enjoy it, and the pay is not that bad. I just got a Rode mic at the insistence of a client, and I am trying to recoup my investment lol. I've read DBB's site in the sidebar and I am well aware one does not simply "rock into Mordor" for any kind of work, voice or otherwise. I am not a complete newbie though. Things I've done : Some paid professional work. Have been directed by and directed other voice actors. Won a few singing competitions. Have a Youtube channel. My singing and voice acting coach (I have some formal training) have both said I'm quite good and could probably do this professionally (not meaning I am going to become a sensation overnight) I have a demo reel. I can act, sing and speak in English, Japanese and Chinese. I can do American, Indian, Chinese, Italian accents with ease. I'm aware of basic vocal training like using your diaphragm, voice projection, breathing etc. My setup is a UR22 Steinberg with JTS mic, and now Rode mic. I use a pop filter and Kaotix Eyeball to cut down on ambient noise. I don't currently have access to a professional recording studio, but my audio engineer friends tell me my setup is decent for a home studio. I use Audacity. Weaknesses : I haven't been doing this for a long time. I could definitely improve plosives, fricatives, those kind of things etc. There are still huge gaps in certain parts of my knowledge. I think I have a decent shot? I'm looking at ways to get started. [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) I think is a beginning? Because I'm not located in the USA, a lot of DBB's advice doesn't apply, and I think he also says he's not aware of the new digital market. I'm not dissing DBB, I think he's an incredible voice actor and definitely an industry veteran. So far I get occasional gigs on LinkedIn. I don't have a huge portfolio because voice work is not my primary field of work. Ideally I would like to do work in video games and animation because I love them, but I won't look down on anything that pays decently and has clients that treat me well. Fair pay for fair work and all that. Thanks for your time in reading this post.
What I Learned Living as an Actress in LA ✰ by airottt • last post Sep 19th
Need male and female actor to record sides by breakinlegs • last post Sep 19th
Hey guys, I need an actor (one male, one female) to record sides for me, as auditions come in. Essentially, you will be my reader, as I play back your recording while I self tape my audition. I'll assume you have a decent mic. It has to be clear and clean, not just recorded on your phone. I can either pay you $10 per recording of sides (will only take a few minutes per request) or, if you also audition self tapes, I can record sides for you. Up to you. Shoot me a DM if interested and I'll need a link to hear your voice. Looking for 25-50 years old sounding, men and women, pretty neutral sounding, as if you were a reader in a CD office. That sorta thing. Thanks! I'll ask you to record 1-5 times a week for me, and will need a 24 hour turnaround.
Out takes from an actor on set - Parody video I made. Let me know what you think by RothkoRathbone • last post Sep 18th
I'm directing my first Short Film, and I don't know to run Auditions, advice? by I_Smell_Feces • last post Sep 18th
Hey Everybody. I've directed a few plays in college, but that never felt *that* serious, but recently I wrote a script and I got funding to write and direct. Now, we're bringing in professional actors and I'm auditioning them. For some context, they sent us self-tapes, we witted it down to 3-5 people to audition over zoom with the same slides, but this time I'll be giving them some directions. Does anybody have tips/advice for how I should run this? What kind of direction should i be giving them, etc. ​ Thank you!
I want to be a television writer just as bad as I want to be an actor. What do I do? by RealHousevibes • last post Sep 18th
I have always loved the idea of writing for television, and I've been writing "T.V shows" since I was young. I've taken classes and focused a lot of my amateur-age energy into honing my writing skills - and I am confident in my abilities. Still, for a long time, writing was a hobby. I knew my energy would be put into acting once I was in LA and working professionally towards a career (as that's what I went to college for and have always trained to do). However, quarantine has made me realize that I am SO passionate about writing. And I would love a career as a staff writer just as much as I'd love one as an actor. Is it possible to move to Los Angeles and market myself as a writer and actor? Or to simultaneously pursue both career paths? Can I get theatrical agents as well as literary agents, or would they want me putting all my energy into one basket? I am torn. At this point in my life, I couldn't imagine not pursuing acting, and I couldn't imagine not pursuing writing. I am torn. In my case, how do I even go about it? Would it benefit me to start out as a PA? A writer's assistant? A waiter? Haha. I really don't know. I'm lost when it comes to what exactly I want to do in entertainment.
How the Euphoria actors got discovered? by heliolaleh • last post Sep 18th
I’m thinking of the actors with less experience who at the time were relatively fresh-faced. Is anyone aware of if they all had agents when the casting breakdowns went out for example?
To have social media for my voiceover, or to not- this is my question. by Only-Yak • last post Sep 18th
Yesterday I recorded for a short project and am going to be able to be credited for my work in the manner I choose. It has a credits list, and I’m fortunate enough to have my name near the top. It’s a small project, but I got me thinking- how should I credit myself? The director said I could leave my name (or username, but I’ll likely elect to use my full name) and a plug for one social media link, perhaps a website. At present, I don’t have a website or social media dedicated to VO. Should I make one? Is one better than the other? How does social media really factor into this if you aren’t a top-tier actor with a fan base?
not a voice actor but people often don't understand me. What can I do to improve this problem. Sorry if this is the wrong sub by Lookbehindyabruh • last post Sep 18th
Irl whenever I talk I'm asked to repeat myself a lot and recently on my latest youtube videos [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxC\_xGc1DQU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxC_xGc1DQU) I've been getting a lot of "I understood one or two words from this video" and "learn to speak" and stuff
Can anyone audition? by Andrew__IE • last post Sep 18th
Can anyone just go to an audition they find online or on a flyer somewhere? Or does one need an agent in order to let the casting directors know that the actor will be there for an audition?
What SAG resources to take advantage of? Missed orientation. by Theurbanalchemist • last post Sep 18th
Been with SAG for two years. Never attended the new members orientation (wish there was notifications on the app!) and I’ve heard murmurings of the voice labs, free seminars, and actor business resources. Also, what discounts are we entitled too? Are there banking options for us in the union? How to take full advantage of being a paid up member?
Crying as an actor by santaisntrealbhag • last post Sep 18th
I (19 M) have always been under the impression that you can practice and get better at acting but you can't practice your emotions, but I recently got a role in a music video where the starting scene requires my character to walk on the street, look at a happy couple, remember my ex girlfriend and cry. I tried taking a vidoe of it and it looks very fake and it looks like I'm "acting" and it isn't natural. I showed it to my director and he asked me to keep practicing and keep sending him the same scene over and over again and to get in touch with my emotions. Im really nervous about this and sometimes I just can't "feel" it. What should I do? (Sorry for making this so long
What questions to ask for a "Actors will do what you request theatre" by captainmuda • last post Sep 18th
I'm going for a theatre where the theme is that the acting couple will do exactly as the audience requests, but I'm not too sure what requests I should make, any ideas? This is description of the play. “You can see us but we cannot see you. You can tell us what to do. We will do it. Sing her a birthday song. Kick his balls. Eat shit. We will do it.” After losing their jobs as stage actors, and failing to ride the digitisation wave, Man and Woman design a modern peep show. Audiences gather in a dark room and anonymously type in perverse requests, which the couple must perform on screen.
Acting in LA at the moment? by asdfoier • last post Sep 18th
Chicago-based actor, mostly live performance/theatre/comedy, but some on-camera. I've been looking to eventually move to LA for a few years, and with the pandemic and live performance being shut-down in my current city for the foreseeable future, there's a part of me that's feeling pushed to move out west and take the leap now. Are there any LA actors who can share what the state of acting is in the city at the moment? Specifically on-camera, but open to hearing anyone's experience. Are projects casting/shooting at the moment, or are we still in a standstill and it's worth staying put?
Is there a way to get onto a movie set just to watch? by Meelad77 • last post Sep 18th
Ive been watching lots of marvel movies recently and its so addicting so I started watching the behind the scenes and its making me think should I become an actor? So I did some research and found out about extras and I did some looking into it but I can never find a specific website or something to contact them about it. So is there a way you can just go onto marvel movie set and not be in the way of the camera and just watch because it will be a motivation for me to become an actor.
Male actor for scenes on Zoom? by atjimbo • last post Sep 18th
Hello, I have some scenes from my screenplay that I would like to run through with a male actor. Please let me know if you're interested.
plz give me advice by imstr3ssedout • last post Sep 18th
so i’ve kind of always wanted to be an actor but i’ve never actually pursued it bc my parents have always discouraged me & whatnot. i’m in college rn (not studying acting lol but i’m doing a double major in cinemas studies) and i’ve had a lot of time to think bc of the whole covid situation and i’ve realized that i rly do wanna pursue acting. the only problem is i feel super stressed abt it bc i have noo acting experience to put on a resume other than like one or two plays from middle school
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 17 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 17th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Can i start acting? by Sage_Attic • last post Sep 17th
I simply want to know if starting acting as a teen is viable. I figured this is something ive wanted to do with my life now, but alot of what ive read about shows its probably near impossible for me. I cant really travel to other places like NY or LA, and ive just turned 16 two days ago. I want to be an actor and a really successful one but idk if its possible, and i wanted some others opinions on it.
Free actor head/shots by capacitor-- • last post Sep 17th
Hey all I'm a New York City Photographer and just bought a couple Kino Flo lights (Peter Hurley uses these) and would like to play around with them a bit while I refine my look. I'm looking for one female and one male actor local to NYC and in exchange for about 90 minutes of your time, you'll get a free set of headshots. My portfolio can be found at [www.joejenkinsphoto.com](https://www.joejenkinsphoto.com) Also, apologies to the moderators of this board for writing head/shots. It looks like your bots auto-removed my post because they thought it was headshot feedback spam, or some such thing. Anyway, this is a legitimate request with no strings attached. Just a comped set of headshots for two people while I test out my lighting. Thanks Joe