Tips on getting started

Sid · 07-07-2009, 10:22 AM

Hi,
I'm brand new in this industry. Started off as a professional MC. Was considering VO for a long time. Recently took part in a Voice Over competition on National Television (India) and reached the final 8. That kinda sealed my decision to get started.
Here to learn ppl.. Any advice on getting started??.. Would appreciate if you guys could share some exercises. HELP

Sidney

Mike Sommer · 07-07-2009, 12:02 PM

Welcome Aboard Sid

Seek out some kind of Voice Acting/Over Coaching, take acting classes.

Checkout all the post and advice in the Newbie Section. There is a gold-mine of information there.

shenecke · 07-07-2009, 03:07 PM

Ditto to what Mike said. Spend a few days searching through all of the threads, yes I mean days, as there is alot of info on any question you might think of. Use the search function, it's your friend!

Welcome aboard.

Sid · 07-08-2009, 03:21 AM

Thanks for the welcome guys...
checking out the threads for info...
G'bless.

Scott Pollak · 07-08-2009, 11:42 AM

Welcome and GL, Sid.

Here are the first two forums I'd read:

Random Thoughts for Newbies

http://forums.voice123.com/ftopic1014.html

Pat Sweeney · 07-08-2009, 01:26 PM

Scott, thanks for the postings. It is a good reminder of the harsh realities that exist in this business and if you don't have the passion, patience and persistence, it may not be for some.

Clintonnobles · 07-08-2009, 03:37 PM

here are a couple other links that might help you out. Best of luck.

It takes one to know one -- Part 1

It takes one to know one -- Part 2

Sid · 07-09-2009, 06:10 AM

Thanks a lot guys...

roger · 07-09-2009, 03:48 PM

Before you do anything. Read this:
http://www.audioconnell.com/clientup...right_2009.pdf
And good luck.

Sid · 07-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks Roger...Real helpful stuff
Also Scott..The guide is real helpful..

Thanks again n G'bless..

07-07-2009, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sid Life's Worth Living Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	Tips on getting started Hi, I'm brand new in this industry. Started off as a professional MC. Was considering VO for a long time. Recently took part in a Voice Over competition on National Television (India) and reached the final 8. That kinda sealed my decision to get started. Here to learn ppl.. Any advice on getting started??.. Would appreciate if you guys could share some exercises. HELP Sidney

07-08-2009, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scott Pollak Warm, Real, Natural Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,889	Welcome and GL, Sid. Here are the first two forums I'd read: Random Thoughts for Newbies http://forums.voice123.com/ftopic1014.html __________________ Scott R. Pollak Warm, Real, Natural... The Voice of NPR Atlanta www.voicebyscott.com

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Clintonnobles User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 124	here are a couple other links that might help you out. Best of luck. It takes one to know one -- Part 1 It takes one to know one -- Part 2 __________________ www.clintonnobles.com

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07-07-2009, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Sommer User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,164	Welcome Aboard Sid Seek out some kind of Voice Acting/Over Coaching, take acting classes. Checkout all the post and advice in the Newbie Section. There is a gold-mine of information there.

07-07-2009, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
shenecke Steven Hennecke, Voicer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 239	Ditto to what Mike said. Spend a few days searching through all of the threads, yes I mean days, as there is alot of info on any question you might think of. Use the search function, it's your friend! Welcome aboard.

07-08-2009, 03:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sid Life's Worth Living Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks for the welcome guys... checking out the threads for info... G'bless.

07-08-2009, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pat Sweeney User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 143	Scott, thanks for the postings. It is a good reminder of the harsh realities that exist in this business and if you don't have the passion, patience and persistence, it may not be for some.

07-09-2009, 06:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sid Life's Worth Living Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks a lot guys...

07-09-2009, 03:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
roger User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Kentucky (Bluegrass region) Posts: 49	Before you do anything. Read this: http://www.audioconnell.com/clientup...right_2009.pdf And good luck.

07-11-2009, 09:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sid Life's Worth Living Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks Roger...Real helpful stuff Also Scott..The guide is real helpful.. Thanks again n G'bless..