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TIMESTAMPS
1:20 Wins
- 18:50 Blinkist Reels question (https://www.blinkist.com/)
"I usually leave show reels and demos to the pros, but I put together a short narration reel of some of my Blinkist titles together. Could we take a listen and 1) see if it meets quality control and 2) seems useful? Also, 3) what exactly should I call this? I want it to showcase that I can do nonfiction narration (and I think the fish sample even sounds like a nature documentary!)" 49:15 Agency and Auditioning
"I’ve been working with Atlas Talent for VO commercials on a trial period since Sept 2022. I received a handful of auditions the first two months but the last two months have been crickets. We are supposed to touch base in the new year to decide how to move forward. What can I do to help foster this relationship and hopefully continue freelancing with this agency? Also, if we do continue into in 2023, how do I remind them I exist so they continue to send me auditions without being a pest?"- 1:00:00 How does one stay on radar/on top of mind with an agent/agency (without being annoying)
- 1:02:14 For in-person commercial auditions, it is common to assume that it is not working or it will not work (with you) if I don't hear from them?
- 1:07:00 Asking for feedback on her brand name and logo for her business (A member recommended Voiceover Achiever, Brand Your VO Career. Change Your LIfe. by Celia Siegel)
- 1:25:12 Direct email outreach to clients for elearning (https://carrieolsenvo.com/elearning/book-elearning-voiceover-jobs/)
- 1:32:00 Doing ABC reads in a directed session (Carrie recommends doing improv classes: lovethatimprovvo.com and https://www.improvmke.com/team/)
- 1:42:10 Can you go into more detail about different between timing and pacing?
- 2:00:00 Can you give us a sample of a piece of script with different takes?
- Sample Scripts:
What happens when we look beyond all that is known?
What will we find when we try to see things that have not yet been seen?
What drives us to always go further?
Is it a quest for knowledge? Sure.
A search for deeper meanings? Absolutely.
The truth is, when it comes to many of life’s questions,
we can’t answer them all on our own.
We must combine our talents, consider one another’s perspectives,
and connect on deeper, more meaningful levels. - 2:04:00 ABC Read: Jennifer
- 2:18:00 ABC Read: Michaella
- 2:28:00 ABC Read: Trenise
- 2:29:00 Does doing accents in ABC reads considered a different read already?
- 2:35:45 ABC Read: Valerie
Have any questions?
Feel free to ask anything voiceover-related and Carrie will try to answer it in the next Office Hours.