ENTER VoiceOver New Year's Resolution Contest HERE!

[Colin]

While simple, my New Year’s Resolution is a big one (for me at least). I have been donating my voice for various online communities for a while now. My goal for 2008 is to finally get my VO career off the starting level. I don’t live in NY or Cali, but I think I have a natural spark that needs to become a flame of decent proportions.


How will I become such a flame? By getting a better site together, by getting some (self-made) demos up and by sending them to whomever I can. Also try and get some business cards made up for networking purposes.


All in all I know must of the people here are in the vo industry already, and I know things take time, and that they are most likely more deserving of this contest then I. I can only hope that 2008 brings me good fortune in my (serious) voice acting career.


All of you have really great goals for 08! Sincerely and truthfully, best of luck to all of you for making your resolution happen!

[eve fendrick]

I eve fendrick will prompte my talents to sing and to announce. i will be happily glad to help anyone. eve fendrick . -1-773-271-4264.

[AMbolet]

Voice Over Resolution(s) 2008
I will rehearse and use my 15 second Pitch with every new potential client I meet ( in person or on the phone).
I will plan out my marketing strategy so that each of my clients receives at least 6 client touches per year.
I will always follow up with client after receiving final payment to say thank you and to suggest some feedback.
I will update my commercial demo with copy from national commercials, so I can step up my exposure to national advertisers and look into presenting it to agents.
i will continue to network to maintain the best talent in my company roster and continue to collaborate with really good fun people.
I will record my first audiobook -- probably in Spanish.
I will continue with my acting, voice coaching and workshops and seminars on audio recording. I am a life long learner.
I will be ready for serendipitous opportunities.
Adela Bolet
The voice heard around the world
www.AdelaBolet.com

[jshaw42]

I, Jack Shaw, being of sound mind (well sometimes), do hereby resolve to re-enter the voiceover market with the same gusto I did in the 1980s. I will no longer rely on just one client to tide me over. I will also practice my craft no less than one hour each day using exercises of which I am already aware and may learn on this forum. I will get back to the voice variety I maintained twenty years ago. I further resolve to help guide new persons who wish to enter this incredible business.

[MaryM]

For 2008 I will do the following:

Never give up my dream
Entertain audiences
Wow producers, directors, and all listeners alike

Yield to every audition that comes my way
Enjoy what I do
Always thank God for my gifts and talents
Remember to practice vocal techniques
Strive for excellence

Respect my strengths and weaknesses
Embrace every experience
Stop putting myself down
Overcome obstacles
Learn from mistakes
Use what I know
Take criticism
Increase my knowledge
Organize my materials
Network with other voice talent
Stay focused on my career

Fix problem areas
Offer advice to new talent
Read and read some more

Market myself like crazy
Yank out negative thoughts in my head

Volunteer my time
Obtain the latest news in the industry
Inspire people
Continue learning my craft
Explore new horizons
Observe workshops
Value my efforts
Educate myself nonstop
Recognize my faults

Create opportunities for myself
Always keep training
Reach for the stars
Earn my place as a professional voiceover artist
Evolve as an artist
Rejoice in my success so far


Mary Morgan

[JoeActor]

Embrace Change.

Live Now.

Become.

[Joe Actor]

[wademan1]

MY NEW FAVORITE THINGS

Name slates and levels, attention their needing

Demo so old, my agent’s ear’s bleeding

Copy that’s crappy, delivery that sings

These used to be some of my favorite things

Not getting calls, my day planner’s lonely

Invest in myself, be the one and only

Sound like a real guy, announcers they’ll bounce

No lag on quick tag, on each word I’ll pounce

What’s a call back

What’s a booking

I must look within

Invest in myself and attaaaaach no string

Back to voice claaaass I’ll begin

Pushing the limit, the shading is endless

Open your mind, and become relentless

Retakes and outtakes result in cha-chings

Now these are all of my new favorite things

Here’s the moral

Learn the lesson

Think scale plus ten

Earn a commission with eaaaaaaach session

Pension and welfaaaaaaare, you’ll win

[Robert Jadah]

(ooops)

I resolve in 2008 to more carefully read contest instructions.

Written?

I thought we were VO people.

Oh well.

Abashedly Yours,

[clevelandclowns]

My new year’s revolution is to not fear others in charge any longer. If I believe in my talents and trust that I will make the right decisions, my confidence can no longer be shaken. As long as I prepare myself for the opportunity, I cannot be beat! My talents can benefit both decision makers and myself. To think that creativity has taken a backseat to money in the entertainment industry can only discourage someone who aspires to be in the voice acting business. However, if I continue to create my own leads and projects, it will bring me closer to ensuring my success without letting others hinder me from my true passion and dream --- be a working voice acting artist. Bring it on big wigs!

Matt Warzel

[Nadia Fay]

Voice overs. voice overs...the thought seems to linger
Would I be good at it? Cause I'm a really good singer
I sing jingles and demos and have songs on TV
And I wanted to know if V-O is for me
Apparently the skill sets for both are aligning
Voice tone, projection, diction and timing
Using my voice is my life long passion
And I'm kicking some ass according to Marc Cashman
I took his beginning class; I was already advanced
Though I'd never done V-O's, I just took a chance
I could sell toothpaste and movies and more
I just need to get started on my repertoire
Please help me fulfill all my dreams and my hopes
Give me a chance and teach me the ropes!

-Nadia