VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

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A client emailed me this morning to ask me to audition for a local spot and asked if I had done any work in this market sector in her state before. I don't think I have, but am not 100% sure and realise I ought to be keeping track. An Excel spreadsheet will do the trick, although a database would be much nicer. Do any of you have super freaky neat-o ways of keeping track of such things?

Rejoicing in advance...

Brett Mason · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:28 am Post subject:

Excel is probably the easiest way to go...especially if you already know how to use it (why bother learning Access or some other complicated program if you don't need it?). I've used Excel over the years to log projects, and it works just fine. Just set up your column headings across the top (date, locations, project name, etc. and any other pertinent information). And, if you didn't already know, you can sort an Excel spreadsheet by highlighting the entire sheet and following the prompts. If you specify your first row as your column headings, then it sorts everthing below that. Voice on!
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jrodriguez315 · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:48 am Post subject:

In Episode 44 of the Everything Acting Podcast (which by the way, I recommend wholeheartedly) I heard about a product called Actor Track. I don't know if it is what you are looking for, but it sounded pretty good.
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asnively · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:52 am Post subject:

I find Actor Track annoying and difficult to use. If anyone has figured out how to make it useful for VO folk, please clue me in!
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

excel for me. i have a "projects database" set up with a shortcut on my desktop. i just pull it up every day and go down the list. sort however i want.
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Rognog · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject:

I use ACT! to track all of my clients. They have some great search features that would help. I enter every studio I have ever auditioned or book in and I keep some simple notes as to directions, subway access, etc.
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Deirdre · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject:

I use an Excel page I call Conflicts using these headings:

Date
Agent
Client
Category
Medium
Market
Kill Date

I don't track payment here, although I certainly could.
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

isn't "conflicts" a bit negative?

i'm just sayin'

you can say ANYTHING if you follow it with "i'm just sayin'"
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Frank F · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject:

I am "old school". I use a map with pins and a "tickler file". Those daggone new fangled computer thingy's jest boggle my mind. What's left of my mind anyway... ROFL Rolls Eyes

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Brett Mason · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Sometimes, it's just as easy to note the details on a slip of paper and keep it handy on your desk somewhere for future reference........

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asnively · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject:

Date .. Agent .. Outfit ..Dinner? .. Good Kisser? ..Kill Date
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

L O L ! ! !
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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Hey Brett - did I give you permission to take a picture of my office!
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Mike · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject:

I'm heading out this afternoon to pick up Apple's new spreadsheet software (part of their iWork suite). I could never get my head around Excel or Exhale or whatever it's called. The Apple version looks easy enough for this idiot to handle.

I use an application called Soho Notes for storing most everything VO related. I can keep my pay records, studio maps, invoices, restrictions and even my demos in there. Finally I am getting close to being the organised individual I have always dreamed of.

Maiku.
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