NonsensicalThings
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Breaking the fourth wall.
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I Am A(n): Aspiring Voice Actor, Writer, Animator, Artist
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Post by NonsensicalThings on May 14, 2019 3:01:30 GMT -8
I have two questions.
1. Sense I’m younger, what should I focus on improving?
2. I feel like I should already be a perfect VA. A part of me is telling me thats reasonable and other isn’t.
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Post by Tara St. Michel on May 21, 2019 5:08:01 GMT -8
Ok first of all, there is no such thing as a “perfect VA.” We all have our flaws, even at the most professional levels. Those flaws help make our performances unique and we all have room to grow as we continue to practice this craft. It’s normal to feel like you aren’t good enough and to feel like you should be comparing yourself, but even if you don’t notice it, you’re improving as you continue to practice. Save your recordings, cause you can go back and listen much later on and see just how far you’ve actually come.
As for your focus right now, I’d say develop a strong acting foundation because that will stick with you even if your voice changes somewhat over time or your strengths change. Besides, voice acting at it’s core IS ACTING!
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Post by Kevin Liberty on May 24, 2019 7:43:22 GMT -8
Acting and Improv are areas everyone can improve on, and it's a great way to build a solid foundation!
As for the "perfect VA", Tara said it well. There's no such thing as "perfect", and no one can really compare themselves to anyone else in this industry. It's why the question of "how do I get into voice acting" is always met with slight hesitation. Everyone's journey is different, everyone started at a different point, and everyone is moving in a slightly different direction.
The only measurable point you can compare yourself to is who you were. Every week, month, year, whatever measure of time you want to use, look back at where you were last time you thought about it. Have you gotten better? Can you slip in/out of character easier? How's your diction? Do you feel more confident as a voice actor? What skills have you picked up?
Asking yourself questions like these can reveal just how much we improve over time, even if we don't realize it! If you improve 1% every day, then over time, who knows where you'll be!
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NonsensicalThings
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Breaking the fourth wall.
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Post by NonsensicalThings on Jul 7, 2019 7:54:15 GMT -8
Acting and Improv are areas everyone can improve on, and it's a great way to build a solid foundation! As for the "perfect VA", Tara said it well. There's no such thing as "perfect", and no one can really compare themselves to anyone else in this industry. It's why the question of "how do I get into voice acting" is always met with slight hesitation. Everyone's journey is different, everyone started at a different point, and everyone is moving in a slightly different direction. The only measurable point you can compare yourself to is who you were. Every week, month, year, whatever measure of time you want to use, look back at where you were last time you thought about it. Have you gotten better? Can you slip in/out of character easier? How's your diction? Do you feel more confident as a voice actor? What skills have you picked up? Asking yourself questions like these can reveal just how much we improve over time, even if we don't realize it! If you improve 1% every day, then over time, who knows where you'll be! Oh, shoot! Sorry for the late response, VAC doesn’t notify me. Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it! If I’m totally honest, though, I’m not seeing improvement. Asking myself the questions you suggested just made me realize how little I’ve improved. I’m especially working on acting (I’m in that phase where I can act, but things like crying and screaming are harder to do ‘cause I record from home) but that’s naturally much harder than just doing voices. I tried taking a class but I learned little to nothing. It felt like I was learning things I already knew well.
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Post by seattlevoicetalent on Jul 17, 2019 10:05:00 GMT -8
First thing is to get a coach. That's the #1 investment you make before you spend any money on equipment, software, memberships, anything. A coach will tell you what you can improve on and if you have it, and if you don't, how you get it. I'd HIGHLY recommend Scott Burns at www.bookscottburns.com. He's my coach and he's WONDERFUL!! Super fun, very gregarious...been in it forever. Good luck!
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NonsensicalThings
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Breaking the fourth wall.
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Post by NonsensicalThings on Jul 24, 2019 8:56:01 GMT -8
First thing is to get a coach. That's the #1 investment you make before you spend any money on equipment, software, memberships, anything. A coach will tell you what you can improve on and if you have it, and if you don't, how you get it. I'd HIGHLY recommend Scott Burns at www.bookscottburns.com. He's my coach and he's WONDERFUL!! Super fun, very gregarious...been in it forever. Good luck! I appreciate the offer, but... 1. There is nooooo wayyyyy I am getting that kinda money, sorry. 2. I’m not interested in making a demo and shopping it around. I’m way to inexperienced to create one.
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Post by seattlevoicetalent on Jul 24, 2019 9:05:59 GMT -8
First thing is to get a coach. That's the #1 investment you make before you spend any money on equipment, software, memberships, anything. A coach will tell you what you can improve on and if you have it, and if you don't, how you get it. I'd HIGHLY recommend Scott Burns at www.bookscottburns.com. He's my coach and he's WONDERFUL!! Super fun, very gregarious...been in it forever. Good luck! I appreciate the offer, but... 1. There is nooooo wayyyyy I am getting that kinda money, sorry. 2. I’m not interested in making a demo and shopping it around. I’m way to inexperienced to create one. Getting what kind of money?
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NonsensicalThings
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Breaking the fourth wall.
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Post by NonsensicalThings on Jul 25, 2019 3:44:45 GMT -8
I appreciate the offer, but... 1. There is nooooo wayyyyy I am getting that kinda money, sorry. 2. I’m not interested in making a demo and shopping it around. I’m way to inexperienced to create one. Getting what kind of money? $125.00 buckaroos per hour.
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Post by seattlevoicetalent on Jul 25, 2019 4:20:00 GMT -8
Getting what kind of money? $125.00 buckaroos per hour. Well if you're looking at it as an expense, you won't go far in this industry. I do not mean that inflammatorily or offensively! It's simply a matter of reframing your perspective. If you look at it rather as an *investment* into your future, then that's looking long term and full of belief in yourself and your abilities. Expenses are for the short-term, with no long-term vision present. Investments are building upon the future. Not trying to lecture or to sound like "mom". But believe me, that one single investment, before you spend thousands on hardware, software, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, etc., is the basis for success. Get a coach, even for one hour. They can help you. Nothing worth any real value in life comes for free.
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Post by Rebekah Amber Clark on Jul 27, 2019 15:23:43 GMT -8
$125.00 buckaroos per hour. Well if you're looking at it as an expense, you won't go far in this industry. I do not mean that inflammatorily or offensively! It's simply a matter of reframing your perspective. If you look at it rather as an *investment* into your future, then that's looking long term and full of belief in yourself and your abilities. Expenses are for the short-term, with no long-term vision present. Investments are building upon the future. Not trying to lecture or to sound like "mom". But believe me, that one single investment, before you spend thousands on hardware, software, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, etc., is the basis for success. Get a coach, even for one hour. They can help you. Nothing worth any real value in life comes for free. I get you're trying to be helpful, but I don't think it's useful or appropriate to lecture a *young* *new* voice actor who has already said "thank you, but no" to your advice, about "investing in the future." Not every member here is trying to go pro, or ready to try if they eventually might. Please try to remember that.
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NonsensicalThings
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Breaking the fourth wall.
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Post by NonsensicalThings on Jul 27, 2019 16:17:05 GMT -8
$125.00 buckaroos per hour. Well if you're looking at it as an expense, you won't go far in this industry. I do not mean that inflammatorily or offensively! It's simply a matter of reframing your perspective. If you look at it rather as an *investment* into your future, then that's looking long term and full of belief in yourself and your abilities. Expenses are for the short-term, with no long-term vision present. Investments are building upon the future. Not trying to lecture or to sound like "mom". But believe me, that one single investment, before you spend thousands on hardware, software, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, etc., is the basis for success. Get a coach, even for one hour. They can help you. Nothing worth any real value in life comes for free. Yes, and I understand that, (and the prices are there for a reason,) but I am 13. I'm not going to spend that kind of money now as it is way beyond my reach. In the future, I will definitely look into coaches. I do not intend on looking into them at the moment as anything within my grasp is going to be pretty cheap, which means it is most likely a scam. Also, to Rebakah Amber Clark, I'm looking to go pro, but not at the moment. I'm naturally experienced, so tryin' to do things like shipping around a demo I sloppily glued together won't get me far, of course!
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Post by seattlevoicetalent on Jul 27, 2019 19:25:18 GMT -8
Well if you're looking at it as an expense, you won't go far in this industry. I do not mean that inflammatorily or offensively! It's simply a matter of reframing your perspective. If you look at it rather as an *investment* into your future, then that's looking long term and full of belief in yourself and your abilities. Expenses are for the short-term, with no long-term vision present. Investments are building upon the future. Not trying to lecture or to sound like "mom". But believe me, that one single investment, before you spend thousands on hardware, software, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, etc., is the basis for success. Get a coach, even for one hour. They can help you. Nothing worth any real value in life comes for free. I get you're trying to be helpful, but I don't think it's useful or appropriate to lecture a *young* *new* voice actor who has already said "thank you, but no" to your advice, about "investing in the future." Not every member here is trying to go pro, or ready to try if they eventually might. Please try to remember that. Rebekah, in regards to your comment about "lecturing," if you look at my original quote, I clearly said "Not trying to lecture or to sound like 'mom'". Just stay with "I get that you're trying to be helpful." :-) That's a good place to start. The more receptive you are to those who have gone before you, the further you'll go, even if it is ever only a hobby and not professionally. Cheers!
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