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Topic: Diabolical Controversy |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 4
Views: 2354
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:48 am Subject: Diabolical Controversy |
Pics of yourself can work in the context of a "vibe" for your site, and that's all well and good, but the odds of someone caring more about your reads because of your pictures are vanishingl ... |
Topic: Source-Connect 4 |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 7
Views: 56592
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 9:41 am Subject: Source-Connect 4 |
That is interesting, because I find that with SC4 the sound is better and the experience is seamless. No fussing w ports, no twiddling of dials, just fire it up (which is now instant) and go. The engi ... |
Topic: Source-Connect 4 |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 7
Views: 56592
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Fri May 09, 2025 8:32 am Subject: Source-Connect 4 |
SC4 is excellent. Just had my first real session with it a few days ago. May the industry quickly adopt. |
Topic: This is why our business is dying |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 5
Views: 2471
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Forum: Chat Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 9:12 am Subject: This is why our business is dying |
If it's been 5 or 10 or so years, it's still early days, but I take your greater point. Still, my point is that the stuff being used in this case of reproducing Jim's voice is not "the good stuff ... |
Topic: This is why our business is dying |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 5
Views: 2471
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Forum: Chat Posted: Wed May 07, 2025 8:37 am Subject: This is why our business is dying |
Out of curiosity I went to the linked site and listened to the old real voice and then the new AI version. There are huge differences in sound quality of course, given the limitations of earlier broad ... |
Topic: The Rate is Right (or is it?) |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 3
Views: 4524
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Forum: Chat Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2025 6:19 pm Subject: The Rate is Right (or is it?) |
I don't do much game work but my thoughts are:
* the session fee doesn't seem to far off, but if it's a full buyout and you aren't getting health/pension OR residuals then that session fee looks le ... |
Topic: What we want for the VO-BB in 2025 |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 17
Views: 9910
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2025 8:31 am Subject: What we want for the VO-BB in 2025 |
Mike is right.
Aside from his core insight about not relying on platforms that can pull the rug at any time, and who can change cost structures and ad support schemes every time some MBA points ou ... |
Topic: Mobile Hotspot |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 4
Views: 189668
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:20 pm Subject: Mobile Hotspot |
Impressive piece of gear. And the support is outstanding too. |
Topic: Mobile Hotspot |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 4
Views: 189668
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:50 am Subject: Mobile Hotspot |
Haven't used a hotspot, but I did just take action to avoid future internet outages. I picked up a Starlink Mini and man, it is great. Right now it's on top of my house and I can flip over to it if in ... |
Topic: Studio fee |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 4
Views: 24832
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:20 am Subject: Studio fee |
The closest thing to this I ever see is a session fee. And that's pretty much only for commercials that might not actually air so you get paid something for your time. For promo, trailer, narration, i ... |
Topic: Audition with AI voice reference |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 20
Views: 17229
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Forum: Chat Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:12 am Subject: Re: Audition with AI voice reference |
There was nothing artificial about it, and the tone, timbre, inflection, and all performance aspects were spot on. Apparently whomever created it had entered all the directional data and the computer ... |
Topic: SelectVO |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 5
Views: 9066
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Forum: Chat Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:06 am Subject: SelectVO |
In my experience, limiting the number of submissions is commonplace. I've seen plenty of auditions where they say "send me your top 3 men for this" or "send no more than 5 please" ... |
Topic: Website refresh |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 8
Views: 8958
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Forum: Chat Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:47 am Subject: Website refresh |
Moose, in taking a quick peek, I suggest you consider removing the "about me/gear" section (no one cares about your gear, at least no one who might hire you) and put your contact info there ... |
Topic: Website refresh |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 8
Views: 8958
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Forum: Chat Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:18 am Subject: Website refresh |
About as often as I feel like moving stuff around in my office. Beyond proving that we exist, showing some examples of work (and, if you are seeking representation, demos), and providing contact info, ... |
Topic: DPA 2017 - the new "best Voice Over mic" ? ! |
Jack Daniel
Replies: 4
Views: 29836
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Forum: Gear ! Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:45 am Subject: DPA 2017 - the new "best Voice Over mic" ? ! |
Oh no, now you've aroused my inner Gear Monster. I know in my heart that I don't need to try the 2017, but I sure do want to.
I figured the 8060 problem was a "me" problem -- user error. ... |
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