VO-BB - 19 YEARS OLD!

[StephenK]

Hello. My name is Stephen Kingsley. I'm an old radio dog and news reporter with a small amount of VO experience. I host a hunting program that's on the Men's channel a couple of times a week. I padded a small closet with carpet and bought a Rode NTK mic. I have a M-Audio interface and Adobe Audion software.

I haven't done a demo yet - and, I'd love your suggestions. I've listened to a lot of them and think I've got a general idea of what should go into it. Can I just write my own scripts? And, if I do is it 'wrong' to use trade names?

I posted a sample of my narration of the hunting show so you can hear it. Does the mic and room sound good enough to do my demo here, or should I go hire a studio?

http://www.stevekingsley.com/narration.html

Thanks for the imput. I've been working my way through the BB and learning as I read.

Best wishes,

Stephen

[Deirdre]

Writing your own scripts only works well if you're a professional copywriter, and sometimes not even then.

You're far better off lifting copy from magazine ads or transcribing some of your favorite television and/or radio ads.

You want to avoid stuff that is associated with a spokesperson or signature voice, but otherwise, all's fair in love and war and VO demos.

It's always preferable to have a producer if you can afford it and it's someone you can trust.-- it gives you a 2nd set of ears and a new perspective.
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[COURVO]

Welcome Stephen....I'm sure you'll find lots of answers in this forum, and we'll also benefit greatly from your presence.

I've got a very similar set-up as yours, M-Audio, etc., and it sounds like what you have is more than adequate for most work.

DB is all-around goddess and supernatural wise being here, so whatever she says is pretty much gospel. ;-}

Dave C.
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[anthonyVO]

welcome aboard, Stephen!

There are several "old radio dogs" round these parts (plus a few news people as well). If you can, never produce your own demo; once you find your true voice in this form of acting, you should always have input, but in terms of producing a demo, I'd leave that to someone else so that you can always be in the moment - trying to be engineer/editor and voice-over actor really does take you out of it.

Best wishes - you're in the right place.

-Anthony

[StephenK]

Thanks for the advice. I think I know someone who'll be able to do the production for me on my demo. BTW, I posted the wrong URL above. Here's the right one. This has the sample of the hunting show.

http://www.stevekingsley.com/narration1.html

Stephen

[Bailey]

Welcome to the VO-BB, Stephen. I hope you enjoy perusing through the archives. (Someday... some newbie will put all this info into a book... sell it like hotcakes,,, and never touch a microphone.) You have a very impressive website, and I noticed that you're not one to hide your candle.

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[allensco]

Welcome Stephen! Glad to have you aboard the board

I also did some vo work (narration) for a hunting show last year, but on the Outdoor Channel.

[BenWils]

Welcome Stephen!
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[Apageloman]

Welcome Stephen-
As one with a similar academic background (Ministry and Music) I wish you well in the new endeavor. Really appreciated seeing you lift up family too, Your quiver is full brother! Anyway, welcome

[Audiogal]

Welcome aboard, Stephen. Lots of great folks & info here. I think you'll enjoy it.
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