tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post897612298353982019..comments2023-07-27T08:04:15.914-05:00Comments on The Voice123 Team Blog: How Do You 'Solve For X' ?The Voice123 Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07236306961165086945noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-39174101982588913082011-03-20T07:33:23.131-05:002011-03-20T07:33:23.131-05:00I am new to this industry and currently in a mast...I am new to this industry and currently in a master voice over class. This site has been very helpful in preparing me for my future career in voice over. Articles like this help me get into the right mindset, as I know I will experience rejection, at times, that is just part of the business. However, I actually find these articles encouraging and helpful in planning my present and future goals. Thank you for informative articles, as well as all of the experienced VO artists who are helping this newbie by their comments and knowledge. Thanks!!!Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610246368452080669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-72553065875742065372011-02-16T05:30:32.833-05:002011-02-16T05:30:32.833-05:00That was a welcoming read...many thanks for that. ...That was a welcoming read...many thanks for that. It sure helps getting a wake up call once in a while. We have the bad habit of resting on our laurels once too often!<br /><br />Keep up the writing...and keep talkin' !!<br /><br />Greetings<br />RameshRamesh Mahtanihttp://www.rameshmahtani.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-63921518121591949892010-12-31T10:45:30.686-05:002010-12-31T10:45:30.686-05:00Thank you. Having just begun this journey into the...Thank you. Having just begun this journey into the voice over industry, this article has served to help set my goals, drive, and expectations.ArnoldGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908377714806390930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-46411825233415742442010-12-31T10:41:51.383-05:002010-12-31T10:41:51.383-05:00Thank you. Having just begun the journey in the vo...Thank you. Having just begun the journey in the voice over industry, this article helps me to set my goals, drives and expectations.ArnoldGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908377714806390930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-80251103305060788992010-06-19T11:25:51.275-05:002010-06-19T11:25:51.275-05:00very insightful steven. i would guess that many of...very insightful steven. i would guess that many of us just need to remind our egos from time to time that if you dont make the cut its not because you or any one thing, it is the "x" factor.. the unknown element some call chance others luck.. much like your new yarker friend related.. in this business it is what it is.. in 30 years of production work if i had a dollar for each time my work was rejected well, let's just say i would be retired to my litte cabin in the wilderness doing outsource work for free.. in my jammies.. lol thanks for all that you and all <br />v123 peeps do for all of us.. johnsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-27171873414137428002010-05-08T07:12:35.415-05:002010-05-08T07:12:35.415-05:00Execllent article. Thank you!Execllent article. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210858686279926226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-82578736456807749372009-11-18T13:51:00.645-05:002009-11-18T13:51:00.645-05:00I'm just beginning and have yet to even find a...I'm just beginning and have yet to even find a coach, but with articles like this and reading experienced comments from the voice over talent is so informative. I look forward to more. Good luck everyone.Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-41893921961682762142009-06-25T12:35:16.689-05:002009-06-25T12:35:16.689-05:00VERY INFORMATIVE TO THE EXTENT OF RELIEVING THE &q...VERY INFORMATIVE TO THE EXTENT OF RELIEVING THE "?" AS YOU SO SUCCINCTLY<br />EXPLAIN. I'VE BEEN AUDITIONING FOR ROLES IN FILM TV AND COMMERCIALS AND, AGAIN, FIND YOUR COMMENTARY VERY INFORMATIVE AND MAKING THE "NON BOOKING" EASIER TO SWALLOW WITH GREATER DESIRE/POSITIVENESS TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT AUDITION. <br />THANK YOUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-32683330950980554172009-04-15T07:10:00.000-05:002009-04-15T07:10:00.000-05:00This is great. Thanks for your article. I've been ...This is great. Thanks for your article. I've been out of the game for a while, doing other projects. It's great to be reminded that it's never really about you being rejected, there ARE indeed so many other factors in play. I'm new to Voice 123, and reading your article made me realise just how good a decision it was to join.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-6341235329117007972009-02-07T01:10:00.000-05:002009-02-07T01:10:00.000-05:00Thank you for your insights!I know that when I did...Thank you for your insights!I know that when I did auditions for acting roles,I used to be crushed without a callback.... that is until I stopped taking them personally, and realized that it was one or all of the elements mentioned in your article.Please keep them coming!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-65266576065818619792009-02-02T10:39:00.000-05:002009-02-02T10:39:00.000-05:00Thank you!!! I will not give up mikestrikeThank you!!! <BR/><BR/>I will not give up <BR/>mikestrikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-46912345188515607762008-06-01T00:10:00.000-05:002008-06-01T00:10:00.000-05:00Thanks for that.I also think that quality comes in...Thanks for that.<BR/>I also think that quality comes into it. my set up is just garageband - and I doubt the finished mp3 sounds as good as from a real recording studio that some voiceovers have. And timing. Earlybirds often catch the worm!karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519463863529988238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-8659617698887771692008-05-23T08:18:00.000-05:002008-05-23T08:18:00.000-05:00This was a wonderfully supportive piece and I real...This was a wonderfully supportive piece and I really appreciated it.In the past when auditioning in another state(California), there was always feedback from at least the engineer at the agency to help with your audition plus I took a full roster of vo classes for several years followed by semimonthly get togethers with other students(we'd direct each other) But now it's a lonely business. Thank goodness though for voice 123. Marketing oneself has become easier!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-89356875278261574522008-05-22T14:52:00.000-05:002008-05-22T14:52:00.000-05:00Thanks all for your comments!!! We look to provide...Thanks all for your comments!!! We look to provide more info in the future that will assist all of you! <BR/><BR/>Hey Bob!<BR/>From my P.O.V., when someone requests 200 auditions, they are usually first time users, and being from a church, I assume the project was low budget, which you can always opt out of. Budgets are not determined by how many you compete against, but by what people will accept as payment, and poor quality is never hired. In fact, budgets have improved as filtering by talented pros show the seeker that 'you get what you pay for'.<BR/><BR/>There is always the choice not to submit, and you can find out if they are listening by looking at the bottom of the project details page to see voice seeker activity. <BR/><BR/>As for you all who keep getting 5's, that should always encourage you to keep going as ratings are just a measurement used in an any online community to tell someone what they thought. <BR/><BR/>Thanks all! Stick to it!!!The Voice123 Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236306961165086945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-75019642263027032242008-05-22T12:31:00.000-05:002008-05-22T12:31:00.000-05:00I'd like more encouraging emails like this. I've r...I'd like more encouraging emails like this. I've received several 5 star ratings without booking the jobs, and I'm always wondering why. I know the reasons may be somewhat arbitrary and out of my control, so I'll just keep at it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-55178427198805730802008-05-22T08:40:00.000-05:002008-05-22T08:40:00.000-05:00Excellent article...one thing I always say is some...Excellent article...one thing I always say is something out of Brady Bunch...since everyone knows the Brady Bunch...<BR/> "I didn't Fit the suit" referring to the episode where Greg wanted to become Johnny Bravo and where the funny suit...and they said at the end..."Ah, he never really fit the suit anyway!"<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-64499695588979029192008-05-22T07:28:00.000-05:002008-05-22T07:28:00.000-05:00Recently a voice seeker asked for 200 auditions. ...Recently a voice seeker asked for 200 auditions. To me, that simply means they actually had no idea what they wanted, and it borders on an abusive use of the system. This was for a church, not a network spot.<BR/><BR/>I propose that the higher the number of auditions requested, the higher the price for the winner.<BR/><BR/>And I realize this isn't going to happen. Too bad.Bob Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767606431430433544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-68096536603421565852008-05-22T07:27:00.000-05:002008-05-22T07:27:00.000-05:00Hi Steve:"How Do You 'Solve for X'?" This is very...Hi Steve:<BR/><BR/>"How Do You 'Solve for X'?" This is very informative. You are right, not knowing why we didn't get a job and accepting the "not knowing" is tough but important. Keep doing our best when asked to submit our auditions is all we can do (and that is what we do for ourselves). <BR/><BR/>I also enjoyed reading your advise last week about "E-mails", I agreed with everything you said.<BR/><BR/>Thank you,<BR/><BR/>Liz SomervilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-28596625004219047872008-05-22T07:08:00.000-05:002008-05-22T07:08:00.000-05:00This was a well-written and very helpful article. ...This was a well-written and very helpful article. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Susan BramsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-79913614198939810562008-05-22T06:19:00.000-05:002008-05-22T06:19:00.000-05:00Hi, Thank you for the encouraging email messag...Hi,<BR/> Thank you for the encouraging email message. It was very interesting and informative, however, the reason I have not booked any work yet is quite simple: I have not yet upgraded to "Premium" because I cannot afford your fee. Someday, maybe, but not now. Thanks again.<BR/><BR/>Thomas MorinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892205.post-34967455843553514572008-05-22T02:07:00.000-05:002008-05-22T02:07:00.000-05:00One good way to solve for "X" is to ask the client...One good way to solve for "X" is to ask the clients who do hire you why they chose you. You will start to see a pattern to the jobs you land. You'll also become more choosey about the jobs you audition for. I have recieved at least a half dozen 5 star ratings this year from clients who never called. I was happy to get the high marks, but praise wont pay the rent. So I don't give it a second thought and move on to the next audition. The great cartoon vo artist and teacher Bob Bergen once told me..."My job is to audition, I ocasionally do a little voiceover on the side" Keep fighting the good fight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com