Self-promotion is a word that is feared, almost a taboo word even for an experienced freelance voiceover. It is ironic that even as professional communicators, a lot of voiceover actors shy away from self-promotion. Is it because most people are raised to be modest that even the most confident voice talent would have second thoughts…
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Planning for Your First Demo
If your VOICE is your commodity, then your DEMO is your most essential marketing tool. A quality demo separates the professional actor from the untrained enthusiast trying to make it into the industry. Being new to the industry is not an excuse to distribute to agencies, casting directors or producers a poorly made demo. Like…
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The very first moment a stranger sees you, he or she starts to formulate different impressions of who you are: Are you the guy-next door type or someone to be avoided? Are you a friend or a foe? Are you to be trusted or a person of authority? Are you competent, likeable, and/or confident? These…
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