June 2021 Office Hours

TIMESTAMPS

  • 01:20 What is the current rate for radio drama? Is this a good opportunity to explore? Does "including session and prep time" mean that I would be paid for prep or is that included in the per hour rate?
  • 08:50 I've spent 2 days for a 30-second ad. Is it better to not just audition for something you are not comfortable with?
  • 19:10 At voices123, I feel that you can't do anything with the free membership. Is that just how it works out?
  • 26:11
    If an agency has a general submission email but you found the VO's specific email address, which should you use?
  • 28:46 I auditioned for a commercial at voices dot com, and they wanted me record for a whole script. I did a directed session. Who do I invoice for it?
  • 37:27 How long would you wait between your first and second email?
  • 39:35 What's the normal turnaround time for payments on voices dot com?
  • 41:41 Do they provide you a contract to secure you the deal?
  • 45:59 Where's the best platform to start?
  • 54:17 Has anybody used backstage?
  • 1:06:44 Has anyone used the voice memo feature on your phone to submit for an audition when they were starting out?
  • 1:13:40 How do I go about the demo?
  • 1:18:27 What are your thoughts on voice actor websites?
  • 1:28:34 What do you do to make a balance between voiceover and life?
  • 1:39:32 Are Office Hours recorded? What do you use to hold scripts?
  • 1:41:29
    The person who posted an audition was asking what mic you're using, and other equipment questions. Is that usual?
  • 1:47:05 Is there a certain online guide that everyone follows?
  • 1:47:42 Do you have a travel version of your set up?
  • 1:50:15 Is trademark required?
  • 1:55:40 They say it's better to stand when reading copy. But how do you do that?
  • 2:01:57 How do I filter out? How do I weigh what I need to do when I don't?
  • 2:07:17 If you can't afford a coach, what steps should you take?
  • 2:12:49 How about Clubhouse? Some rooms there have moderators who provide feedback.
  • 2:15:00 About pay-to-play sites, what is your opinion on purchasing higher-tier membership?
  • 2:23:22 How do we protect our voiceover work, our property, our copyright?
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Carrie Olsen Voiceover