View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
anthonyVO 14th Avenue
Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC
|
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 5:59 am Post subject: audition copy hindsight |
|
|
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 |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Deirdre Czarina Emeritus

Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13023 Location: Camp Cooper
|
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. _________________ DBCooperVO.com
IMDB |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
anthonyVO 14th Avenue
Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC
|
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:56 am Post subject: |
|
|
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 |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Deirdre Czarina Emeritus

Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13023 Location: Camp Cooper
|
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. _________________ DBCooperVO.com
IMDB |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Bruce Boardmeister

Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7978 Location: Portland, OR
|
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.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
anthonyVO 14th Avenue
Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC
|
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:05 am Post subject: |
|
|
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 |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Bruce Boardmeister

Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7978 Location: Portland, OR
|
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:13 am Post subject: |
|
|
anthonyVO wrote: |
The worst trend ever is this Paélla of celebrity names.
|
Yeah. One name is plenty. You know, the iconic shorthand of "I want someone who sounds like:..." names: James Earl Jones, Tom Bodett, Sam Elliott, Peter Coyte, Perri Gilpin, PeeWee Herman, the usual suspects.
B _________________ VO-BB Member #31 Enlisted June, 2005
I'm not a Zoo, but over the years I've played one on radio/TV. . |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Deirdre Czarina Emeritus

Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 13023 Location: Camp Cooper
|
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. _________________ DBCooperVO.com
IMDB |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
anthonyVO 14th Avenue
Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 1470 Location: NYC
|
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:40 am Post subject: |
|
|
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 |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
JeffK T-Shirt

Joined: 22 Dec 2005 Posts: 276 Location: Oz
|
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:16 am Post subject: |
|
|
Quote: | 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. |
Quote: | I lied on one of my first auditions - once i got in the vocal booth, they asked me, "Have you seen Napolean Dynamite" |
WOW...I thought I was the only one that was TV/Movie character recollect-ively impaired. Looks like I am in good company!! |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
|