Demo of the day thread 4/09 - 4/15

Freddie Molina

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Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007, 23:28 (GMT) Post subject:

Well, we've gone an entire day without a demo being posted. Admittedly, it's been a SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOW day here with the leads. But I did finally land my first job from the 'other' site today, and the irony is that it's a MUCH harder delivery than what I'm known for. So for lack of anything else out here, here's the demo for that job.

John Bigl · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 00:07 (GMT) Post subject:

SCOTT,
could hear how much of a challenge it is to get to that depth you mentioned in earlier threads.. but, you're unique depth is what the client wanted, and you delivered... keep at it.. betcha theres an announcer in you just waiting for the right copy Very Happy

anyway.....
not too sure that i had that "partially unconvential voice" that the client for this lead wanted, surely there are many more hear w/ that, but figured there'd be no waste in giving it a go....

comments, as always, are appretiated.. tweak my ego too much and i'll give you such a pinch and swipe your Easter Peeps.. Very Happy

Be

Debbie Deutsch · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:03 (GMT) Post subject:

Just to jump in, John...very nice read. Nice pitch and tone to your voice. You read very well. I wonder if you could have warmed it up a bit, here and there. Not too over the top, but in some places, maybe more conversational. The part of introducing Debbie sounded good, upbeat to your voice. A hint of a change in pace. Crying or Very sad

Debbie Deutsch · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:07 (GMT) Post subject:

oops, that was supposed to be a smile face, JOHN, not a sad face, not at all! Very Happy

John Bigl · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:18 (GMT) Post subject:

DEBBIE...

thanks much for the spot on observations....
ahhhh, The 3 Demos.. The one i plan to do, the one i do, the one i wish i woulda done.. aint it the way?
thinkin the pace was inconsistent due to the breathing exercises my voice coach gave me to do prior to performing... after breathing wrong all these years i get a tad dizzy doin it proper ....
and the conversational practice continues....

yeah, was a bit confused about the cry ... you werent afraid i was going to swipe your Easter Peeps, were ya? Laughing

Be Well
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Sid Whatley · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:27 (GMT) Post subject:

[quote="John Bigl"]

thanks much for the spot on observations....
ahhhh, The 3 Demos.. The one i plan to do, the one i do, the one i wish i woulda done.. aint it the way?

A long time ago at one of the better studios in Dallas that produced a ton of V.O.s there was a sign on the front door that said "Do your best delivery HERE....not in your CAR going home".

Debbie Deutsch · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:32 (GMT) Post subject:

Good one Sid! Cool

Caryn Clark · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:32 (GMT) Post subject:

Ok... I'll give you some fodder.

I'm a DOD virgin, so don't completely throw me to the wolves here. Just maybe my arm. Laughing

This second one is a :15... when I did the first take, it was about :23. So I had to speed it up. It still came in at :16.

The first one was for the "middle age" range. I don't usually find I can pull it off. But, it was for a zoo... I thought I'd risk it and give it a try.

Thanks!!!!

John Bigl · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:33 (GMT) Post subject:

Sid Wrote:

"A long time ago at one of the better studios in Dallas that produced a ton of V.O.s there was a sign on the front door that said "Do your best delivery HERE....not in your CAR going home""

Love it !!!! Thanks, Sid...

Be Well

Caryn Clark · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:34 (GMT) Post subject:

That is a good one Sid... isn't it always the way??

Debbie Deutsch · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:37 (GMT) Post subject:

Caryn...you're right, your voice is not middle age. Here's my demo to show you the difference. I'm still not sure I got the 'read' right either, as to pacing and tone. But I gave it a shot anyway.
Your voice is truly unique! I like it very much! Heard some mouth noises tho, (i fight that all the time) Wink

debbie deutsch

Sid Whatley · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:45 (GMT) Post subject:

It's really true. To this day, after 100yrs, I can still choke up whenever the red light comes on. Thats the real key here....especially if your on camera and there's 15 production people watching you. If you don't give it all you've got....you'll never get called again. It only takes ONE choke-up....ONE complaint....ONE excuse....ONE late arrival for the session and your on their Black-List. But there's another side of the story....It's the Producers job to make you feel comfortable, confident, assured & capable. Then if you still can't do it.....There's a McDonald's Near YOU.

Caryn Clark · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 01:53 (GMT) Post subject:

LOL... oh, my secret vice.... McDs!!!

You're right... we have to remember to give it all we got. I'm so guilty of that at times!

Debbie, THANKS for your comments and demo!!! I hear the difference! I really want to extend my range. I'm 35 but sound 12. Smile

I want to work my voice via exercises and practice so that I can have a wider age range. The "middle age" range is far more in demand!

Ahh yes... the mouth noise! I've not yet had a complaint in session... they clean it up pretty well on the other end. But, I agree, it IS an issue. I've knocked out caffeine and sugar completely. Not sure what to do.

Kathy Broderick · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007, 02:05 (GMT) Post subject:

Hi All

I posted one demo last week and I've been busy so this is my first chance to post again. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

I'm trying to get rid of the sing song sound to my voice and I think I may have improved a little. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to shake that sing-song sound? ... Or any other suggestions?

Also, you'll notice that I named the anonymous company after my family name. Any thoughts on whether this is a good practice or not? I have fun doing this and mention it in the comment section to the client. It seems to me that it would just make my name stand out a little more to the client, but maybe there's a downside that I haven't thought of. Does anyone else do this?

Kathy Broderick