Reworked Demo

[jandrade]

Ok, Joe and Mike. I took your advice, could you please give another listen and tell me what you think, as well as everyone else.Thanks.

[Mike Sommer]

Good try. Better choices on the music and you gave us a little more variety, but the believability isn't there.

Truly one can not produce and direct his or her own demo. To stand out, it needs to be golden. Check out Cashman's site and listen to the different talents demos. I think you'll find that almost every read is believable. http://www.cashmancommercials.com/

On your production: Way to much compression, all you need is 2:1 on your voice when recording, and maybe a spank when mastering to pull it together. Just let it sparkle.

I think you might seek out a VO coach. I've seen guys and gals that come from years of radio and have a complete eye opening experience when confronted by a good VO coach.


KEEP GOING AND GOOD LUCK

[PierceVoice]

I think you might seek out a VO coach. I've seen guys and gals that come from years of radio and have a complete eye opening experience when confronted by a good VO coach.

I agree strongly with this. As a former radio guy, I have been humbled by learning just how much I don't know. Marc's a great guy-- and an inspiring coach. Also would recommend the ever-recommended Nancy Wolfson for all sorts of reasons-- not the least of which is pretty intense acting lessons. Braintracks Audio • Voice Over Coaching • With Nancy Wolfson

I hear potential here, but there is definitely some fundamentals to beef up on. Be patient, and trust that you'll be able to hear & improve upon those little beginner-ish mistakes if you keep at it.

More good luck!

[jandrade]

Thanks guys for the input. i will check on the compression issue and fix that. Also, I visited Marc Cashman's site and listened to those demos. They sound fabulous. I think it would definitely be worth it to hire his services. I appreciate the input.

Joseph

[Scott Pollak]

I haven't had the time yet to visit Marc's site, but with the many recent postings here referencing it I want to make the time to do so.

I, too, am a former radio guy. Actually still do it part time. I'll never forget the time I first dipped my toes into the voiceover waters, probably about 7 or so years ago, and proudly sent my friend Julie Williams my most incredible demo. Her response? "Sounds okay... for a radio guy." She went on to gently let me know that really there was nothing special about it. I delivered copy pretty much like any other of the tens of thousands of djs out there who will voice your spot for free once you buy into an advertising schedule with a radio station.

I've learned a lot since then. I think I had a bit of an advantage in that I've been onstage, acting since age 10. But I also got coaching from Nancy Wolfson. I'll never stop learning, but I think I have finally learned not to talk 'like a DJ'.

[Emorgan_Voiceovers]

I'll never stop learning, but I think I have finally learned not to talk 'like a DJ'.

Me too Scott. Although, that raps it up for me today, It's 3:10, 10 minutes after 3 O'Clock

[Paul Plack]

Hey, nice to have you along on your Thursday!