Posts in Q&A
Q&A -> Why use an Agent?
Okay, loaded question from my point of view. We negotiate better. We have more contacts. We get you paid & handle your billings & collections. We know the industry. It's easier for us to be the bad guy. I could go on but you get the drift. So what are your thoughts? Are agents even needed anymore?
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Q&A -> How has pay to play helped or hurt?
So you now have easier access to agents, producers, ad agencies and jobs that you'd never even heard of before. And you're auditioning 50% more than in the past.
But is this really a good thing? Are you now just a number? Are voice actors now jumping at any job regardless of the pay because you're competing against so many folks? And what about the equipment expense of having to maintain a home studio? How about the learning curve since you now also have to be an engineer? Here's where to voice the pros and cons.
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Q&A -> How many auditions does it take to score on a pay to play website?
Sounds like a light bulb joke. But seriously, what do your numbers show? Do you land one out of every five, one out of every 50, one out of every 1,000? Do you have an opinion as to why?
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Q&A -> Do I have to have my own website?
A website is like your business card. In this age of :05 clips & tweets this is a quick way to direct folks to what you do. And you should be linked to many. Give us your thoughts about how you sell yourself via the web and why.
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Q&A -> What microphone works best with your voice?
So what mic do you use & why? Is sibilance an issue? Do you have a big, booming, VOG voice? Are you high pitched? Do you know how to use an omni-directional mic?
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Q&A -> Why do you freelance?
Why are you a freelance producer, copywriter, actor? How long do you plan on being around in a down economy? Is it worth the wait?
You know you love the work or you wouldn't be doing it. When you get up in the morning and you have a gig is there a smile on your face? Can you better manage your time so you can see your kid's soccer game, meet your love for a long lunch, take that extra class, volunteer at 10 AM?
So where do you cut back on expenses to keep going? What are the ups & downs of everyday life as a freelancer?
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Q&A -> How does being a union member help/hurt?
What does the union do for you? What's the right time to join? What are the setbacks of membership? Inquiring minds want to know!
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