new to site

Jean Oostrom · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 13:34 (GMT) Post subject: new to site

does this really work. do people actually pay for voices in advertising. I am new to this concept.

Freddie Molina · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 14:03 (GMT) Post subject:

Hello Jean, welcome to the forums.

Jean Oostrom · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 14:47 (GMT) Post subject: excited about prospect

thank you for replying. I am new to this game and really just happend to go into the sight and think its fantastic that you can make a living from your voice.

Keith D. Milby · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 15:20 (GMT) Post subject:

Welcome Jean, from Indianapolis, Indiana

Even though I have yet to get paid, I have it on good authority that some people actually do get paid.

George Karnes · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 15:52 (GMT) Post subject:

Jean-
Welcome!

People sometimes do pay. Usually, we pay and pay and pay...more equipment, more training, more practice.

But it can be a fun hobby!

George

Joe J Thomas · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 15:54 (GMT) Post subject:

Hello Jean, and welcome!

Yes, people do get paid for their voices.

But it ain't easy!

Have a look around and you'll see a number of people who book paid gigs, plus a lot of frustration and hard work.

Plenty of good posts out there...
Joe J Thomas
www.JoeActor.com

Scott Nilsen · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 16:07 (GMT) Post subject:

Welcome...
Be sure to spend a lot of time on the forum...it should clear up some things for you.

Happy reading!

Caryn Clark · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 16:14 (GMT) Post subject:

Ditto, all of the above... and welcome from sunny Fort Myers, FL!

Craig Koepke · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 16:40 (GMT) Post subject:

Well Jean, do they pay for our voices. The answer to that one is yes. Let me add though that many of us have posted our brains out on this site and have had little if any success. So, does that mean this site sucks. In no way, what it does mean though is that there are alot of good voices out there. So what do I get for my premium subscription you ask? Its a great place to hone your skillls while trying to get a bite from one of those that will pay. It's worth the price of admission on that point alone at least in my opinion. It also teaches us perseverance and if we listen carefully to the sound of the skilled ones voices and listen to their advice, then we just might get paid for our voice.

Welcome to the sight, look forward to hearing from you,

Craig Very Happy

Jean Oostrom · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 17:07 (GMT) Post subject: Thanks for the replies

It is so good to hear from all of you and the trials and tribulations of becoming a well known voice. I will keep in touch with all of you and excitedly watch your careers when they take off

Anthony Williams · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 17:24 (GMT) Post subject: Hi

Welcome Jean!

Paul Sleboda · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 17:30 (GMT) Post subject:

Jean,
Welcome to our forum. I agree with all that have responded to your post and wish you well if you plan on getting into this soup.
A few words of warning, don't quit your day job just yet.

Paul

Thom Wilkins · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 18:19 (GMT) Post subject:

Welcome Jean - Yes we do get paid - Competition is tough, but in the end - you are really only competiting with yourself - so focus on doing better every day - persistance is 90& of success... and look at auditions as on opportunity to learn , have fun, and improve... and when you land the job - all the more better.

John Bigl · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 23:33 (GMT) Post subject:

welcome from NH, Jean...
look forward to seeing/hearing more from you...

Be Well

Robert Jadah · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007, 23:37 (GMT) Post subject:

sort of. sometimes. You gotta start somewhere.

Welcome to the playground.