Hello from the buckle of the Bible Belt

Steve Saylor

New to the forums, been lurking on the main site for a few months. I've been in and out of radio for the last 13 years, and am just now getting a home studio put together to work in vo.

So far, I've been pretty successfull at getting by on the cheap. I've purchased an AKG Precision 200 and an Maudio usbmobile interface. I'm playing with Audition 2.0 but have old standby copies of Soundforge and Cool Edit Pro 2 if I don't like the new interface.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Robert Jadah · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006, 03:26 (GMT) Post subject: Say 'lo Saylor

Hey Steve:
Welcome aboard the Good Ship Walla (which is how I started in this business; doing background loops for movies. Voicers do the restaurant or crowd chatter and it's called Walla because that's what the loopers did in the old days: repeat Walla Walla Walla, since it gave the proper visual impression of actual conversation.)
Enjoyed your burst of posts, and am wondering only why no demo is included at your site.
You're not going Mysterious Silent Stranger as a niche, are you?
Voice On!
Robert Jadah

Steve Saylor · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006, 04:07 (GMT) Post subject:

Honestly, I'm struggling with a decent demo.

I have this nasty perfectionist streak and I just haven't gotten my work to the place that I think it's postable.

I'm going to take some time tonight and see if I can polish something up a bit just to get it posted.

In the meantime, I'm enjoying being the 'strong silent type'. Laughing

Anastasia G.H. · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006, 04:25 (GMT) Post subject:

Steve Saylor

I threw up *pun intended* a demo on my 123 page. Be happy to get some feedback.

Freddie Molina · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006, 10:02 (GMT) Post subject:

Hello Steve, welcome to the forums.

This sponsored site by Voice123 was conceived with the idea of having a place in which to communicate in a more active way, where you can participate in open discussions, submit your inquiries, ask technical questions, suggest new ideas, get critique and feedback on your profile and demos, look for help and help others, find new information related to the industry or just share your mind.

We really want voice over Savvy Forum to be a gathering tool for the voice over community and a great resource for you.
We are hoping to see you around.

Anastasia G.H. · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007, 16:55 (GMT) Post subject:

Go forth and vocalize your world. Laughing

Joe J Thomas · Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007, 17:09 (GMT) Post subject:

Hi Steve,

Happy New Year, and welcome to the forum!
Joe

Steve Saylor · Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007, 04:40 (GMT) Post subject:

You are very kind Anastasia. Thanks for the compliment. I'll try to take your advice and relax a bit. Like I said, I threw that together pretty quickly, and it probably shows through. Appreciate the feedback!

Anastasia G.H. · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007, 19:23 (GMT) Post subject:

No problem at all, Steve.

Robin Rowan · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007, 16:22 (GMT) Post subject: GREETINGS FROM SUNNY FLORIDA

Hello! I have been a member since 2005, but have not had the privilege of communicating with other talents. What a wonderful venue! I love the idea of the "download of the day," where we share our latest demos and comment on each others'. I've been in the biz for more than 25 years, but have only gotten local and regional work. With Voice123, I now have regular clients in Canada, Michigan, Tampa and Okinawa! How cool is that? This web site has boosted my bottom line three-fold since I started. You can't argue with that! Thanks, Voice123. You rock!

Anastasia G.H. · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007, 16:42 (GMT) Post subject:

*applause!!!*

Thanks for posting Robin! It's always easier to say something to boost morale than it is to say sumt'ng stoop-ed. And since you're in such a "posty" mood howz about laying some of your trade secrets on us-AYE?
I'm not kidding! Laughing

Anastasia

George Karnes · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007, 17:50 (GMT) Post subject:

Well,
I just wonder if it is ok to say from the "buckle of the bible belt".

Cuz the buckle is so close to ....you know....

Robin Rowan · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007, 20:04 (GMT) Post subject: Trade Secrets????

Hi Anastasia,
Thanks for commenting on my post! When I started on Voice123, I answered everything that came into my Inbox. But as time went on, I kept track of the types of jobs I was actually getting hired to do. I just feel that now I know what I do best (long-format straight narration and "caring" spots - health care, "mom" voices), so now I just go after those jobs. My advice is: Do what you do best and go after those jobs. I know for SURE I am NOT going to be hired to be Izzy the Daschund (one of today's posts), so I hit "delete!" I am also wary of anyone who says they have to have it in a hurry or any posting with multiple misspellings. I usually don't go for those leads because they are too disorganized or they will be in too much of a hurry to pay you. It happens. Keep at it, girlfriend. I appreciate the opportunity to audition every day for multiple jobs--it really keeps you focused and MAKES you be critical of your own voice. That way, we can only get better, right???

Angela Gordon · **Voice123 Team Member** Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 16

Hi there Steve Saylor, with all that technology you're well on your way to a successful voice over career! We look forward to helping you in any way we can.