Class Session
Character Voice Acting & Thinking Outside the BOX - Session 3
Character Voices & Thinking Outside The Box
Duration: 90 minutes
About This Event
Character Voices - Session 03
The world of voiceover demos.
Today's session was dedicated to demystifying the world of demos in voice acting, covering essential do's and don'ts, as well as the expectations surrounding professional demos. We delved into key considerations such as the optimal number of spots in a single demo, ensuring that each spot effectively showcases your range and versatility. Additionally, we discussed the reality of what casting directors look for when evaluating demos, emphasizing the importance of making a memorable impression and highlighting your unique strengths as a voice actor.
Event Summary
Today's session was dedicated to demystifying the world of demos in voice acting, covering essential do's and don'ts, as well as the expectations surrounding professional demos. We delved into key considerations such as the optimal number of spots in a single demo, ensuring that each spot effectively showcases your range and versatility. Additionally, we discussed the reality of what casting directors look for when evaluating demos, emphasizing the importance of making a memorable impression and highlighting your unique strengths as a voice actor.
Here is your homework:Open the homework sheet FunnyGuyTimmy - Game Dev NPC Voice Pack - Homework Sheet.pdf.
- You are to record each one of the lines as two characters/voices that you have created since the course started.
- Record each line 2-3 times.
- Then upload the audio files of each character/voice separately to the homework folder with your name on it.
- Make sure you use 48kHz 24-Bit WAV.
- Label the files "Week 3_CharacterName_YourName.WAV".
This week's homework will be highly relevant to the last week's class.
Important Homework Information:Homework will be done using the Character Sample Sheet.
Reference the Variation Practice Sheet as you record your homework.
Deliver files as a WAV at 48kHz, 24Bit.
Do not include a slate anywhere in your files.
Do two characters with two takes per character in an ABC, ABC style.
For each character, label your file as “Week3_CharacterName_YourName.WAV”.
Put your two new files into the folder with your name in the Google Drive.
This week's special homework will also include this worksheet. Please record it in two different voices, either ones you did as past homework or new voices, for me to review and pick the best of the two.
The roster sheet that was shown and discussed in the previous class.