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anthonyVO · 14th Avenue Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC

Wouldn't you love to be able to "see" ahead of time when someone gets the gig? It would save you alot of trouble.

Anyway, I find this interesting:

B o b J u m p has this posted on his website...

and here's the guy that does the national spots for the 2 0 0 6 B u i c k L u c e r n e. Oh, and here's his commercial demo.

Do you think he fits the spec? I do, but it does sound crazy and "out there" when you read it as it was written.

-Anthony

Deirdre · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:52 am Post subject:

Jeez, it's like casting anything.

You have an idea, but then when you hear or see THE GUY, sometimes all your other notions get cast aside.

The best-laid plans of mice and men, etc.

This casting specs were pretty goddam priceless, though.
I'm surprised Bob posted them! Especially with the commentary.
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anthonyVO · 14th Avenue Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC

He's probably forgotten it's still on his website - I don't see it linked from anywhere on his site - i found it in my daily Google hunting.

-Anthony

EDIT: Nevermind - I see it linked from the upper righthand logo

Deirdre · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:01 am Post subject:

Ooh-- -you internet spelunker, you.

I'm glad you posted this! It's a reminder to audition to the best of your ability-- damn the casting specs.
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Bruce · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:03 am Post subject:

I agree that was a ridiculous casting notice (I have a much worse one I'll post one of these days), but I think they got their man. The guy has a great voice for the spots, fits the specs, and deserves the gig.

Sooo many factors go into choosing a voice, and often soooo many decision makers are involved in big national accounts, that there is no way of accurately predicting your chances of getting a gig. Just do the audition best you can and walk away. I mean, wouldn't fishing be great if you caught something every time you dropped your line in the water? It just doesn't happen.

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anthonyVO · 14th Avenue Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC

Exactly! I can't remember the last time I followed specs - you can usually get some quick direction from the first sentence, then they kill you with all the explanations - as if THEY even know what they're looking for! LOL - they usually don't until they hear it.

The worst trend ever is this Paélla of celebrity names.

-Anthony

Bruce · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:13 am Post subject:

Deirdre · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:25 am Post subject:

What throws me is when they ask for someone I'm not familiar with because I don't watch Friends or America's Funniest Incendiary Weapons.
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anthonyVO · 14th Avenue Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC

I lied on one of my first auditions - once i got in the vocal booth, they asked me, "Have you seen Napolean Dynamite"

I thought - "Who hasn't seen it... uh, me." But I said, "Yeah! Love it"

They said, "OK - they want you to be Pedro - Napolean's buddy."

I said, "Uh... ok"

I went with an overboard Mexican accent. I went home and rented the darn thing and I said, "Oops. Close - but no."

LOL - You have to watch TV and movies so much now that you won't have time to actually work.

-Anthony

JeffK · T-Shirt Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 276 Location: Oz