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How to Ace the Audition #15
Exclusive interviews with voice-over pros for VoiceOverXtra.com subscribers
Review What You've
Learned & Link To Series
By John Florian
VoiceOverXtra
©2011 VoiceOverXtra
 In the past few months, have you adjusted any habits or attitudes about winning voice-over auditions? If so, we hope our Ace the Audition series has been a trigger for that change, and that you're enjoying the results. (Say - drop us a note about it: info@VoiceOverXtra.com) But in case you've forgotten some tips - or perhaps were a bit rushed when a report arrived in your Inbox - here's a quick review of the advice gleaned from industry pros, plus links to their full interviews.
You might want to save (and back up) this list, since these reports are exclusive to subscribers. Only Report #1 is posted on the web site.
Audition savvy doesn't end here, though! Keep an eye on VoiceOverXtra's Voice Acting section for continuing wisdom. In fact, it already awaits you there.
Now enjoy this review of the past 14 weeks. Click on names to read entire interviews.
Report #1
Voice Talent, Author, Coach & Producer
VoiceActing.com
'Present Yourself Professionally'
Be a professional performer - a part of the team. Look for "the character in the script." Know the script's core elements.
Report #2
Voice Talent, Coach & Consultant
The Great Voice Company
Beware These Online Audition Killers
80% of all online auditions never get heard - victims of poor recording quality, accents, mouth noise, poor performance, mispronunciations and slow response.
Report #3
Voice Talent & Coach
'Be Your Best You ... And Trust Your Work'
Arrive on time, but don't sign in at audition until you're ready to read. Most important: Be yourself. "Don't try to sound like anyone but you." Just trust your work.
Report #4
Voice Coach & Producer
Warren B. Meyers
'What Walks Out of Those Speakers?'
Making yourself - and your voice - memorable is crucial. Does a three-dimensional character pop out of the speakers when you read copy? Ask the director: "What do you want this to sound like?"
Report #5
Voice Talent, Coach, Casting Director & Producer
Voiceovers Unlimited / AAA Voice Casting
In Your Mind: 'Treat Auditions As A Job'
Take the attitude that you've already been hired for the job. Do your best, walk out and forget about it. Also learn to listen - both to directions and what others in a script are saying to you.
Report #6
Voice Talent, Coach, Actor & Author
'When Preparation Meets Opportunity, You Get Luck'
Producers seek confidence in you. When you're prepared, you're confident - and that's when luck can happen. Also know the script's melody. And 'Be on your game' for an in-studio network promo.
Report #7
Voice Talent & Producer
'Find Voice-Over Work That Resonates With You'
Put online casting notices to a three-part test: What's the pay? What's the project size? What's the content - do you want to associate with it? Also find the copy's core message - the single idea to drive your performance.
Report #8
Voice Talent, Coach & Author
'Turn On Your Energy!'
In the waiting room, stay focused. Study the script, don't chit chat. Then walk into the audition with energy. Smiling and happy. Take control. Get attention with the first line you read. And be memorable - just a teeny bit might separate you from others.
Report #9
Voice Talent & Producer
Can't Take Direction? You Won't Get Hired!
Ignore the producer's direction at your peril. They don't have much time and want a script read a certain way. Online, look for written direction clues: "Don't give me anything produced." And always watermark online auditions.
Report #10
Voice Talent & Producer
'Decide What Jobs Are Worth Your Time'
Join online casting services, but pick leads that match your talents and are financially worthwhile. Respond fast to online notices. And watermark auditions or fade in and out of portions of the script.
Report #11
Vice President/Marketing
Voices.com
Personalize Responses - But Avoid Online Turn-Offs
Online, don't distract the client with extra marketing notices. Don't leave your fee quote blank. Don't underbid. But DO put your URL in the signature line, and DO protect your audition from theft by watermarking.
Report #12
Casting Director
Grey Worldwide
'Did You Look At The Storyboard?'
Casting directors are not an enemy - they want to help you do the job right. But if you don't even look at the job's storyboard or mine the script for imagery - well, there's a limit to what they can for you. Having an internal time clock for pacing helps, too.
Report #13
Voice Talent, Instructor & Director
Chanti Productions
Dump Your Jitters Into Your Character
Funnel your anxieties into the script's character - to give the character life and to relieve you of the jitters. Voice-over work is "multiple personality time." Also, never apologize or express doubts. Stay confidently in character!
Report #14
Voice Talent & Coach
Voice-Overs.com
Touch Your Audience By Feeling Your Words
Be different by feeling what you say - physically feel the emotion of key words. And color those words so your listener will actually picture what they mean. Good actors do this. They're "in the moment."
Well, that's a wrap. But remember to save this article for its review and links. And check back often to VoiceOverXtra.com for the latest in voice-over career news and advice!
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Thank you for compiling this amazing series with such notable experience and business wisdom. I have to say these articles are now in my electronic reference guide.
It is nice to be able to cut through the noise and get to some real nuggets of pertinent coaching and mentorship.
Keep up the great work!
John Kuehne