How Many Takes Does it Take?
There you are, reading over yet another audition, and you wonder to yourself, “How many takes will this take for me to actually win this job?” The answer is the same one that Paul Schmidt gave in his blog post …
The Audition Pregame
Just like a football player wouldn’t walk onto the field for a game without warming up, reviewing strategies, and getting motivated, you shouldn’t go right into a voice-over audition without the right preparation. Coming from a sports background, I like …
Sweetened or Unsweetened Audition Audio?
The question comes up in coaching sessions now and again, “Should my auditions be processed, or not?” In general, auditions have at least two purposes. The primary purpose is to audition the voice talent’s performance. That’s how you perform the …
Multiple Takes or Not: When, How, and Why
New voice actors often ask, “How many takes should I do for an audition?” and yet again the answer, as it is so often in voice-over is, “It depends.” In this post we’re going to talk about how many takes …
To Slate or Not to Slate? By Caroline Cole
To slate or not to slate? Indeed, my friends, that is the question. And one of the longest running debates in the voice-over world. While I’m certainly not going to answer the question once and for all in the next …
Audiobook Auditions: Have Fun and Stand Out!
Audiobook auditions offer an excellent opportunity to gain confidence behind the microphone and in the editing process. Plus, audiobooks are available in SO MANY GENRES, you’re bound to find something that’s both interesting to you and a good fit for …
Why Audition Coaching is Growing in Popularity
There has never been a better or more exciting time to get into voice acting. From commercials, corporate narrations and video games, to ADR work in films and TV, there are so many opportunities for budding voice actors that it’s …
Thanks For The Memories: Auditions That Stick
As you ascend the ranks of the voice-over world and find yourself auditioning for increasingly prestigious opportunities, the qualifications and skill differences between you and everyone else auditioning for the same work begins to narrow. At each new rung of …
VO Audition Basics
Aspiring actors must remember: auditions don’t judge acting ability. , they don’t define your career, and they don’t measure your potential. Auditions only answer one question: who will be trusted with the part? We all know most great actors have …
Working Wednesday: Welcome to Animation Voice-Over
A lot of people aspire to work in animation voice-over. Over the next month, I will be providing some insight into the process of booking and working in animation voice-over in Los Angeles. In this week’s video, you will hear …
How to Gain Confidence for Your Voice-Over Audition
Be Cool. Be Calm. Be Creative. Your confidence is the most important element you can bring to a voice-over audition. Because those involved in casting are counting on you for an excellent delivery, they need to feel that they can trust …
How To Use Improv to Build Confidence In Your Voice-Over Work
Improv is a vital way for voice-over artists to build confidence in their skills. Why? Because as modern day voice actors, we’re spending more time working alone in our home studios than ever before. With no one to bounce our …