VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

Scott Pollak · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:19 pm Post subject:

Wow. My first post ever on the VO-BB and it has to be on this thread.

Ugh.

What I think is most sad is how the so-called 'talent' sees herself here: "Cheap". That's what she's selling: low-price.

We are as good, or as bad, as we think we are (to a great extent). Obviously if she called herself expensive and top-notch it wouldn't make it so, but why would someone WANT to gear their stuff towards the bottom of the barrel?

I've seen these types of hucksters all over the place, on Craig's list, ebay, and other places. I truly wonder how much money these folks make. I'd much rather do ONE truly outstanding professional piece that I'm proud of for $400 instead of 20 pieces of crap that I wouldn't want my name on for $20 each.

ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject:

Welcome Scott - if you were in LA for VOICE you would have received your special dolphin. Check out my facebook page for the shot of Pam and Peter last night at Pink Taco to see their lovely matching dolphins...
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Bailey · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:26 pm Post subject:

After enduring some of "cheap voices" demos, my only conclusion... if I can't do better than that, I'll sell all my equipment tomorrow.
Rolls Eyes

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Frank F · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject:

Bailey, sell tomorrow? I think I would use a big sledge hammer right now.

Oh, and you have nothing to worry about - keep your equipment.

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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

Welcome Scott! - I couldn't think of a finer thread with which to hit the ground running. Smile

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Lee Gordon · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard, Scott. What took you so long.

P.S. You did get the 20 bucks I sent you for that VO, didn't you? Money Mouth

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Helen Quigley · Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 13 Location: UK

After my reading all the comments, I thought must take a look at this site. It can't be that bad, can it?

Oh dear. How could ANYONE believe that was a good quality sound?

I spend an awful lot of time fretting about my recording space, niggling over the tiniest whistle, rustle or click. I remember spending hours once feverishly tracking down and eliminating a tiny hum.

After hearing THAT I feel much better! Laugh

Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

Welcome Helen...and yes, you do sound good!
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Helen Quigley · Joined: 26 Mar 2010 Posts: 13 Location: UK

Aw shucks. Thanks Lance! *blushes*

tombrom · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject:

This made my day......you guys are so skeptical!

(putting on my shamwow voice)

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mpelishek · Guest

haha, I love the on-hold messaging. Was she intentionally speaking like a robot? If so, I think she nailed it.

Todd Ethridge · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:21 pm Post subject:

It almost sounded like she was chewing gum......or had maybe just finished a tall glass of Lemonade.

Yikes.
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dwpthe3rd · Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject: eek

Wow. That hurt my eyes as well as my ears.
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Donovan · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 8:23 am Post subject:

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Wow, that was simply horrible. I had better sound quality when I was doing VO for my college radio station from my dorm bathroom. This person obviously spent a lot of time putting all of this stuff together. It's a shame it was such a waste.

From now on, when a potential client wants to low-ball, etc., I'll just send them this link. That way, they'll either find what they want ... or come to their senses.
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imaginator · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:41 am Post subject:

"Cheap"?????

i couldn't make it through more than a few seconds of each video, but if the demos are an accurate sample, 20.00 is a bit steep, don'cha think?

besides...i know a fellow who'll do it for less down the street.

i know it's not right to heap on abuse. but when you see something go to such trouble to invite abuse, it's almost impolite not to RSVP.
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