Recent Posts
Ask a Producer -> Where's the feedback?
Just read an article in the AAF SmartBrief discussing the fact that some ad agencies were unhappy with the rfp process for marketers because of lack of feedback. I totally agree! We're asked to bid and/or audition everyday and we NEVER get agency feedback. I know it's not feasible every time but it would sure be helpful to know what we're doing wrong And what we get right. How else can we improve so you get what YOU and your client need/expect?
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Ask a Producer -> What type of demo do you need for game projects?
Character voices actors have good - if not great - character demos. But how does that really help you - the game producer? How is a game audition different from other auditions? What do expect to hear? What materials do you need? How would you like to see a game demo put together?
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Whine Here :-) -> What sucks?
Okay, we all have good days & bad days but how do REALLY feel about ______?
Here's where to voice those little things that finally tick you off to the point of going postal. Speak now or forever hold your peace (but keep it clean please - this is a family show). :-)
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Whine Here :-) -> A day in the life of Bruce Carey
7:30 a.m... I’m heading to the Voices Carey studio in a bit to record more phone system messages for the rebranding of Brink’s Home Security to the new handle- Broadview Home Security. It’s a big and ongoing project. We’ve been on it for months. These are pickups. The last big session we did was comprised of 285 individual IVRs.
No more Carolina Panthers promos this season for my North Carolina “superstation” as the Panthers are done. They did finish strong though, beating the Saints 23-10.
The business continues to evolve. I saw one Texas agent asked talent if they would work as extras on a casino commercial project shooting in Oklahoma. Four 12-hour days for 600 bucks. Of course, getting work is an actor’s main issue in our ever-changing industry. But now we really have to work to maintain a decent rate, too. I have to say, DB is tireless in watching our backs on this one.
Had pretty good ’09 despite the soft economy. The VO work really fell off the second week of December. But it’s always light this time of year. Lucky for me I wear a lot of hats. So, studio services, creative services, coaching talent and demo production keep me busy. Also, I’ve been putting in a lot of hours on the rollout of my new website in a few weeks.
One area I see no slowdown in is development of new animation projects. Especially for teenage voice actors, particularly female. A couple of girls I coach and produce have had auditions for new Cartoon Network and Disney shows virtually every week for the last few months. Ah. If only I was 18 and looked good in knee-high boots…Bruce Carey
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Gig Bytes -> Here's where to find out what dB Talent's are up to!
Check out what our folks are working on!
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