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Universal Truths of Voiceovers
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billelder
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 2:29 pm    Post subject: Universal Truths of Voiceovers Reply with quote

John Bailey gave me an idea. In the topic "Price Point" he said in his reply:

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...it's funny how those with the cheaper rates are the biggest pains-in-the-rear.


So, I'm thinking we could all contribute to a thread



The Universal Truths of Voiceovers



1. Those with the cheaper rates are the biggest pains-in-the-rear.



2. The other guys mic always sounds better.



(your turn)
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scooter2
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 3:27 pm    Post subject: universal truth! Reply with quote

"How come HE got the job?





Bill,

you are still my hero. With DB as my heroine how can I go wrong?
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's either no work or too much all at once.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 4:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My rate? Oh please; you first. What's your budget?
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Dan-O
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

First to do the work. Last to get paid.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 3:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry, the budget for VO has been cut.
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Jim Barton
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a 7-page script. (That turns out to be written in 6 pt. font.) (Single spaced.)
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lisaloo
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Auditions:



Producer: "That was perfect! This records next week -- you're in town, right?"



(cut to clock hands spinning, tumbleweeds blowing by, pages flipping off the calendar, etc.)



AND/OR



You: "Well, that was a waste of time. They hated me . . ."



(cut to ringing telephone)



:lol:
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Dave
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Director after a take:



"Wow! That was perfect...you're awesome! Uhhhh, I'll tell you what...lets just do one more. Pick up on the word "free" and punch it up a little this time." :roll:
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"My, cousin/brother/sister/ long lost relative/secretary (insert your favorite here) has a great voice we want him/her/it to record the narration."
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That was great. Now could you do it again? Only this time sound a little younger, just a bit taller, and add a little more hair....?
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Andy
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Trim six seconds off the read, but MAKE it sound slower."
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mcm
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
"Trim six seconds off the read, but MAKE it sound slower."




Whereupon you add 2 seconds but make it sound FASTER and



"Perfect! We're done!"
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Charlie Channel
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If i get that microphone and pre, I'll get that job next time.
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Mike
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Yeah, we spent 2 years and 3 million dollars developing this game. Cool huh? Now, you can get the voices down in a couple of days right?"
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