Did I Do a Bad, Bad Thing?

Brice Lewis · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007, 21:56 (GMT) Post subject: Did I Do a Bad, Bad Thing?

Somebody just reposted a job, only this time they asked for local "New York" talent only. Even though I live in Ohio, I submitted my demo. After all, the budget was in the $2000-3000 range, and for that, I can fly in, record and fly out the same day for $500 (even less with advance booking in coach). I figured, if you like what I can do, your budget is worth me making the expediture to do the job. Was I out of line?

Colin Campbell · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007, 22:02 (GMT) Post subject:

Man, if you'll get there at your own expense, I don't see a thing wrong with it.

Erik Sheppard · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007, 22:30 (GMT) Post subject:

Hey Brice, stay outta New York! This town has enough talents!

Actually, the client just wants to know if you will be available to record in their studio in NY, not if you live here full time. If you are willing to travel at your own expense to get the job done then you have every right to audition for it. I don't see anything out of line about it at all.

Debbie Deutsch · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007, 22:46 (GMT) Post subject:

Except....they might want re-do's and that's why they want the local talent to come in, on short notice. OR they might want you for call backs for more jobsm cuz they like you so much! (yea!)...so you would have to weigh all that and see how it works for you, economically, right? Otherwise, go for it!

Erik Sheppard · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007, 22:49 (GMT) Post subject:

Good point Debbie. I guess you would have to be honest with the client and see if they are OK with the situation.

I'll have to cancel my trip to Ohio.

Thom Wilkins · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007, 23:54 (GMT) Post subject:

Did you notice this was the same script posted a week ago (Jun 7),

only then it wasn't NY local and was answered by 428 Talents!

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Maggie's Voice · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 01:25 (GMT) Post subject:

Dina Monaco-Boland · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 01:28 (GMT) Post subject:

Maggie's Voice · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 02:00 (GMT) Post subject:

Dina Monaco-Boland · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 03:29 (GMT) Post subject:

Good point Maggie. I didn't think of it that way.

Brice Lewis · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 15:55 (GMT) Post subject:

Debbie and Erik both made good points about the possibility of retakes and the necessity of being honest with the client. I'll be honest, I hadn't thought about retakes. I figured since it's from the Ad Counsel, the copy would be honed down to final FINAL status by the time it got to me, and that any mistakes I made would be caught in the studio. As to being honest with the client, I told them upfront I was in Ohio and would be willing to travel on my dime to do the spots. That's about as straight as you could be.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 16:22 (GMT) Post subject:

Brice, what part of Ohio are you in?

Brice Lewis · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 16:28 (GMT) Post subject:

I'm in Canton, the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For those not familiar with Ohio, Canton's about 20 miles south of Akron and about 50 miles south of Cleveland.

Colin Campbell · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 16:34 (GMT) Post subject:

I'm in Columbus. Live in Pataskala, a suburb. I certainly know where Canton is.