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HOME STUDIO A Simple Method For Delivering Large Audio Files To Your Clients  Note: On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, the author presents an inside look at How To Audition Like A Champ, in a special webinar from VoiceOverXtra. As both a voice over agent and popular voice talent, he sees it from "both sides of the glass" and reveals winning strategies. DETAILS.By Erik Sheppard Voice Over Agent / Talent / Coach Dropbox, Box.net, YouSendIt, WeTransfer, DropSend, SendSpace, BigAssFiles.com … We have seen them all when receiving audio files. Some of them aren’t half bad (WeTransfer comes to mind). And some of them are absolute horrible messes with download screens covered in ads or deliberately misleading links to malware. All of them are a bit of a pain (especially when you have to sign up for an account to get your goodies), and seem a bit unprofessional to use. BUILD YOUR OWN? Some talent have their own built-in methods on their websites for delivering audio (have D.C. Douglas send you a file one day, it’s pretty cool). But most require a username and password and can be confusing for the client and a pain for talent to set up. They are useful and secure, though - or at least make your clients feel that their audio is secure and private - so it is worth considering this option. But you would most probably need the help of your preferred web geeks to set it up and integrate it into your site. A SIMPLER WAY ... This method is simpler, quicker, prettier and says to the world, "Hey, I got this covered without the use of third party apps or services.” You will need your own website (you do have one, right?), and ftp access to same (you do have that, right?) to continue. Here's what to do: STEP 1: Zip up |
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