Character Demo - feedback?

Scott Smith · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008, 13:59 (GMT) Post subject: Character Demo - feedback?

My current Character demo - thoughts, feelings, impressions?

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008, 16:06 (GMT) Post subject:

Wow. That moves. Nice. You do have lots of voices in there, don't your? Laughing

However, I was almost distracted by your dense production, to be honest. I would love to hear your many voices a little higher in the mix if you ever re-mix.

Thanks for the listen! It was a pleasure.

Robert Jadah · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008, 16:44 (GMT) Post subject:

Man, I hate to be a grinch, Scott; but it's a dirty job, and somebody's got to do it.

This is too long by half. After the 55-second mark, it becomes almost show-offy, which is understandable considering your abilities.
But what exactly is the point? A voice seeker looking for an alien-type pirate, for example, isn't going to listen through Connerys, Aussies, Joisey-ites and more in the hope of finding what he needs.

Similarly, game producers aren't looking for impressionists.

For voice sites, I'd suggest you find your character niche (ie, cocky Friend to the Hero, narrator, Evil Villain's Thick Henchman) and structure a short demo with each. Then concoct a short Impersonations Demo, although I've been better served by short (:15 second) clips of the few clonings that I can passably do.
Then, when I see a Jack Bauer posting, for example, I toss only that one in.

Something like this one might help to get your foot in the door at an animation studio. Since I haven't, I can't say for certain. Track down Bob Bergen's posts and recommendations for character demos and take it from there.

Good stuff, by the way. But if a character voicer voices in the forest, does anybody hear it?

Ramble Off!

Bob Bergen

Dave DeAndrea · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008, 04:58 (GMT) Post subject:

Bob Bergen wrote:

Scott Smith · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008, 19:24 (GMT) Post subject: Thanks

Thanks for your feedback everyone, much appreciated. I shall use it to improve my chops.

Deby Cedars · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008, 22:19 (GMT) Post subject:

I personally did not mind the length, because I was entertained through out. I really liked the tropical clothing jingle with the Jamaican accent. I could see the tie die island dress in the window with the Rastafarian dread locked dude waving me to come into the store....and because of the rasp in the voice...I could even image seeing him lighting up a spiff while watching the American turist (moi) walk out the door.

Deby

Scott Smith · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008, 22:37 (GMT) Post subject: thanks sistah!

Thanks fo dat.. I'm feelin' iree all over now.. ha-ha. It's part of a spot I built for a radio station in the Caribbean.

Darren Altman · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008, 12:51 (GMT) Post subject:

Very impressive Scott.. good, pacy reads (something I need to do in my reels!), fun production and an awesome ear! I have to agree about the Connery and Aussie accents being a bit pasé, but the New Yorkers are fantastic.... you have mad production skillz too mate!