The Secret To Being Swamped Vo Work / Rainbow Reef

Dave DeAndrea · 04-18-2008, 06:23 PM

I think I've discovered the secret to being totally swamped with VO work... plan a vacation. The fam and I are heading out soon and so several existing clients had me voice things before I leave... new jobs came in just to make it interesting... it's been a crazy few days.

One job that came through was actually because their first choice lost his voice! They were all waiting to see if he'd re-coop, but it just didn't happen in the time frame they needed, so they called their 2nd choice... me. Fortunately I was able to bang it out almost immediately, upload it... and they paid that day.

I feel bad for the #1 guy... I've lost my voice a time or two this year but I didn't lose any work as a result.

I'm excited about the spot though... it's for Rainbow Reef. They make these real looking fish and sea animals that swim around in your pool... kinda cool. I got to do another Caribbean accent.

Keep your eye out for it. It will be on Nickelodeon, Nicktunes and the Cartoon Network from 5/12 to 5/25.

Lee Gordon · 04-19-2008, 02:43 AM

Dave -- your coolness knows no bounds!

Bob Bergen · 04-19-2008, 10:09 AM

If you read the fine print at the bottom of a SAG card, it says the following:

"Plan a trip and the work will come."
"Membership into SAG will be accompanied by paranoia and insecurity."

;-)

Rich Strange · 04-20-2008, 01:45 PM

Congrats neighbor! Nice job.

I saw that job but the Caribbean accent is one I've never fooled around with. I tried it off-mic and I think I was good enough to convince a Russian that I'm Irish. :-) Needs a little "polishing."

Glad you pulled it off!

Jodi Krangle · 04-21-2008, 09:53 PM

Awesome, Dave! Don't know why you wouldn't be their first choice

but I'm sure you did a fantastic job for them. And hopefully they'll keep you in mind for other projects in the future!

Oh - and have a great trip!

TomConklin · 04-25-2008, 02:03 PM

Well Dave, knock 'em out and then go have a great time with the family! Just don't forget to turn your cell off or at least accidentally forget to bring your USB microphone with you. :)

JoeActor · 04-29-2008, 02:03 PM

Dave - nice! I'll keep an ear out for it on Nick...

Joe J Thomas
Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

michelleann · 04-29-2008, 02:15 PM

Dave, that's so exciting. I'll listen for it! :) Congratulations.

Julie Williams · 05-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Great job!

Dave DeAndrea · 05-13-2008, 09:15 PM

Back from vacation... had a great time! Here's a link to the page where they have my Rainbow Reef spot:

SwimWays - Back To Pool

Just click on #4 under"Watch the TV Spots".

04-18-2008, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave DeAndrea One of the Oceanic 6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 19	The Secret To Being Swamped Vo Work / Rainbow Reef I think I've discovered the secret to being totally swamped with VO work... plan a vacation. The fam and I are heading out soon and so several existing clients had me voice things before I leave... new jobs came in just to make it interesting... it's been a crazy few days. One job that came through was actually because their first choice lost his voice! They were all waiting to see if he'd re-coop, but it just didn't happen in the time frame they needed, so they called their 2nd choice... me. Fortunately I was able to bang it out almost immediately, upload it... and they paid that day. I feel bad for the #1 guy... I've lost my voice a time or two this year but I didn't lose any work as a result. I'm excited about the spot though... it's for Rainbow Reef. They make these real looking fish and sea animals that swim around in your pool... kinda cool. I got to do another Caribbean accent. Keep your eye out for it. It will be on Nickelodeon, Nicktunes and the Cartoon Network from 5/12 to 5/25. __________________ Dave DeAndrea Voice Talent www.davedeandrea.com SaVoa #07057 Last edited by Dave DeAndrea; 04-18-2008 at 06:28 PM.

04-19-2008, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lee Gordon User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hartford, CT, USA Posts: 81	Dave -- your coolness knows no bounds! __________________ http://www.leegordonproductions.com

04-21-2008, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jodi Krangle Voice Overs & Vocals Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 174	Awesome, Dave! Don't know why you wouldn't be their first choice but I'm sure you did a fantastic job for them. And hopefully they'll keep you in mind for other projects in the future! Oh - and have a great trip! __________________ Voice Overs and Vocals by Jodi My Voices.com Profile My Songwriting Resource, The Muse's Muse

04-25-2008, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
TomConklin Voiceover Talent Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsfield, MA - USA Posts: 45	Well Dave, knock 'em out and then go have a great time with the family! Just don't forget to turn your cell off or at least accidentally forget to bring your USB microphone with you. :) __________________ http://www.tomconklinvoice.com

05-02-2008, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Julie Williams Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 518	Great job! __________________ POWERED BY CHOCOLATE Julie Williams "Voice-Over Chocolate" julie@voice-overs.com www.voiceoverchocolate.com www.voice-overs.com Currently on National spots for Eyeglass World; Narrations for US Steel, Point of Sale VO for Gutter Grip-- playing soon at a Home Depot near you! Julie will be heard nationally on a tribute to Ruth Bell Graham in December.

04-19-2008, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bob Bergen User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 132	If you read the fine print at the bottom of a SAG card, it says the following: "Plan a trip and the work will come." "Membership into SAG will be accompanied by paranoia and insecurity." ;-)

04-20-2008, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rich Strange Strange Creations Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR (Portland 'burb) Posts: 18	Congrats neighbor! Nice job. I saw that job but the Caribbean accent is one I've never fooled around with. I tried it off-mic and I think I was good enough to convince a Russian that I'm Irish. :-) Needs a little "polishing." Glad you pulled it off!

04-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
JoeActor Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 926	Dave - nice! I'll keep an ear out for it on Nick... Joe J Thomas Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

04-29-2008, 02:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
michelleann User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 31	Dave, that's so exciting. I'll listen for it! :) Congratulations.

05-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dave DeAndrea One of the Oceanic 6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Bend, OR Posts: 19	Back from vacation... had a great time! Here's a link to the page where they have my Rainbow Reef spot: SwimWays - Back To Pool Just click on #4 under"Watch the TV Spots". __________________ Dave DeAndrea Voice Talent www.davedeandrea.com SaVoa #07057

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