Post by b00mrang on May 13, 2023 21:27:54 GMT -8
Calling all talent!
CRASH: A Halo machinima
We are looking for voice actors for a comedic internet web show. We plan on releasing the first episode sometime this year, but it will be a slow process. We're looking for someone who is interested in playing a recurring character in this show. But since this would be recurring let's get this out of the way: this is, for now, an unpaid project. We understand how important your time is as an actor and don't want to waste any of it. But we are amateurs (with very little extra cash) who are driven by a passion to make a silly and touching web series with strong characters and nostalgic themes. This is a passion project for us and if you have been heavily influenced by internet shows of the early to mid-2000s (or if you just think this sounds like some fun) then you're exactly who we're looking for! As you might expect this show will be a comedic story set in the Halo universe. (think Red vs Blue/Civil Protection/The Leet World.)
Here is a brief overview of the story:
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As it so happens we've actually made a sample pilot episode if you want to get a feel for this project and to know that we're serious. Here is the link to the unlisted youtube video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX6nWfV0cCw
Please note, the voices in this pilot are experimental and are not necessarily representative of the parts/characters you will play now as the script and story have been heavily reworked since this was originally made. The tone and the style will remain largely the same with some adjustments here or there. For example, the jokes will tend to be less sexually explicit in this than in the pilot episode. Each episode will be much longer (20-45 minutes*)
*will vary and is subject to change
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This will be the casting call for the first episode and each of these will be some of the central characters going forward. The show has been in the writing process for nearly 2 years and there are approx. 8 full length episodes fully written with over 20 in still in the draft stage. We have the music, editing software, all the equipment required, all we are missing is you! There will be many more characters and adventures to come following Episode 1 and we will inform you all when more positions open up. But for now, this is what we've got.
Okay, here are some of the lovely characters whose voices we need to find!
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Name: Target
Sex: Male
Job: Rifleman.
Age: Early 20s
Vocal traits: has a soft, country accent.
Description: Target is naive and overly trusting. He is an everyman clearly out of his depth. Target is the newest member of the team and is often confused by what happens around him. He is quick to listen and wincingly optimistic. Impressionable and eager to learn. He is warm and inviting to everyone and is extremely modest. He is driven by a desire to make friends and to live up to his family's decorated legacy.
Audition Lines:
1. "Oh man, my dad always told me that I'm a model of safety! This one time I stuck a broken radio antenna into a power outlet and it flipped the circuit breaker and it made a little spark and it was really cool!"
2. "That was rude! But I ain't gonna respond in kind... my mom always said 'God don't like ugly' -which struck me as odd because there's a lot of ugly people out there ...but I guess she just didn't want me to be one of 'em."
3. "So, I'm not complaining or anything, but what is it we're supposed to be doing around here? Because this isn't exactly what I sign up for, you know?"
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Name: Duke
Sex: Male
Job: Explosives expert/heavy weapons
Age: Mid 20s
Vocal traits: California dudebro, low, disinterest, mischeivious, bored
Description: Chronically bored, Duke spends most of his time bitching about the world. He always speaks his mind and isn't shy about being a sarcastic asshat to the people around him. Duke is a very heavy drinker and a massive party animal. Quick-witted and unfiltered, Duke greatly enjoys pushing others' buttons and seeing what he can get away with. Impatient and hedonistic to the point of slight self-destruction, Duke lives for the moment and doesn't care much for what happens after. Beneath it all Duke exhibits a strong sense of loyalty towards those he cares about, and will begrudgingly defend and safeguard their interests. When pressed he will act mature but he will bitch about it nonstop.
Audition Lines:
1. "How do I cope? Hey, in my line of work, I've had to come to peace with the fact that I'm probably leaving this world as a fine red mist ...You know, that and Vodka for breakfast."
2. "I have a strict daily routine, I get drunk, torture Crash, and set fire to things... usually in that order. "
3. "...if I have a drinking problem the only solution I want is a vodka martini. Hah."
4. "I mean, come on! What's next? Maybe we can guard some boxes with nothing in them. Or maybe they'll pull that one trick where tell us to 'wait for orders' that are never gonna come!"
5. "What would be fun? Living targets for one. Robots don't get that "oh shit that's a rocket" face when you send 'em party favors -and honestly, that's the best part!"
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Name: Pops
Sex: Male
Job: Team leader
Age: Late 30s
Vocal traits: Calm, collected, laid-back dad type.
Description: Pops is wise and understated. He is a beacon of truth and cohesion for those around him. His extensive life experience has led him to be very graceful and patient. He frequently imparts wisdom, drawing from his vast knowledge and life experiences. He will occasionally quote famous philosophers, authors, and historical figures -which adds depth and intellectualism to his conversations. He doesn't seem bothered by rabble-rousing and the immaturity of his team. But beneath it all Pops is a thoroughbred war hound. Particularly observant, he knows where the real threats lie and where they don't. Wary of deception and ignorance, he often seems overly concerned with details that most would not pick up on. Yet this sensitivity is the byproduct of years of war. At the end of the day, that's what Pops is built for -and he knows it all too well.
Audition Lines:
1. "Alright, here's the plan: same as always but less stupid this time. Sounds good? Groovy."
2. "If the military was smart we'd have no job security. So let's not look a gift horse in the mouth."
3. "Look at this place... this place was home once. People lived here. Now it's... this. I wonder if they got out? God, how many places like this do you think are out here? Think about it! When they found Earth I figured it was over... but we're still here ...but so is this."
4. "So here's the plan: Duke, you and I are gonna take the left flank through that cave and use that hole in the bunker to get inside... Crash, you and Target are gonna take this cave up the wall on the far side. Stay there and cover us and try to draw its fire if it sees us."
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Name: Peanut
Sex: Male
Job: Janitor/mechanic/guard/dishwasher
Age: Early/mid 20s
Vocal traits: Higher-pitched, energetic, expressive
Description: Peanut is often called the heart of the team -he is also probably the adrenal gland. Peanut lives in his head and does so at a breakneck pace. As a result, Peanut often lacks much social awareness and ends up being the butt of the joke. He maintains a positive outlook, even in dire situations, and tries to bring a sense of enthusiasm to the team. He enjoys teasing and pranking his teammates, often with a lighthearted and harmless intent. Peanut often stands out among the others with his vibrant and over-the-top behavior. Like an unsupervised child with unlimited access to caffeine, he is often prone to conspiracies and delusions of grandeur. He is always eager to prove himself and where he lacks in competence he makes up for in ardor.
Audition Lines:
1. "Ahh, what a Be-ay-yootiful day!"
2. "Oh, man! You wouldn't believe what I just learned on the radio! Did you know that crop circles are actually a conspiracy by airlines to show you subliminal messaging while you fly!? And here I thought it was something normal, like aliens!"
3. "When I was a kid my uncle used to take me out to construction sites. You wouldn't believe it, they left all this copper wiring lying around -free for the taking!"
4. "You got it! P.I. Peanut, on the case!"
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Name: Isabelle
Sex: Female
Job: Tech Expert
Age: Mid 20s
Vocal traits: deliberate, formal, tightly wound.
Description: Izzy is a professional -well, at least she tries to be. She has found herself in what is probably the least professional unit she could have ever imagined. She wants everything to work as intended and won't hesitate to raise hell when it isn't. She's by the book -unless the book was written by morons. She takes herself a bit too seriously at times and gets bent out of shape when the rest of the team doesn't share her enthusiasm for military honors and procedures. She is easily overwhelmed and a bit neurotic. She fancies herself a brilliant technician whose talents are wasted here, yet she has a very strong bond and connection with the team she doesn't quite have the emotional intelligence to communicate properly. She has a cast iron moral compass and doesn't suffer fools.
Audition Lines:
1. "Anything new to report? Uh, everything is broken and I don't really get paid enough to fix it. But come to think of it that's hardly news."
2. "Don't be snarky! You know, we'd probably get more exciting jobs if you guys didn't clown around all the time."
3. "Crash, this isn't funny, we need to get our story straight! Oh gosh, what was I thinking!? I've never gotten a single mark like this on my record!"
4. "This place is weird... like weirder than usual. It's like someone turned a Model T into a sleeper. I don't even recognize half this stuff, and do you know how rare that is for me??"
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How to record & send:
- Please save all files in 44100 hz mono mp3
- Be sure to record all of the characters lines in one file and seperate each by the character you are auditioning for.
- When you save the file make sure to name it something like "YourNameHere_Character.mp3"
- Please make sure to make the subject line "CRASH Audition" that way we can make sure we get to your email.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Email your auditions to Blazingb00mrang@gmail.com
DEADLINE: MAY, 31 @ 8PM EST
CRASH: A Halo machinima
We are looking for voice actors for a comedic internet web show. We plan on releasing the first episode sometime this year, but it will be a slow process. We're looking for someone who is interested in playing a recurring character in this show. But since this would be recurring let's get this out of the way: this is, for now, an unpaid project. We understand how important your time is as an actor and don't want to waste any of it. But we are amateurs (with very little extra cash) who are driven by a passion to make a silly and touching web series with strong characters and nostalgic themes. This is a passion project for us and if you have been heavily influenced by internet shows of the early to mid-2000s (or if you just think this sounds like some fun) then you're exactly who we're looking for! As you might expect this show will be a comedic story set in the Halo universe. (think Red vs Blue/Civil Protection/The Leet World.)
Here is a brief overview of the story:
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Following the close of a galaxy-spanning war the members of FIXER, a slapdash special forces team, are no longer needed. Washed up and no longer having a purpose, they now find themselves sent on useless mission after useless mission. They pass their time by complaining and doing whatever they can to stave off boredom. However, on this newest assignment they slowly -and unwittingly- begin to uncover a massive mystery that has claimed thousands of lives. Each member will be tested -whether by sheer monotony and boredom of military life or else by the unfathomable dangers lurking beneath.
---------------------------------------------------As it so happens we've actually made a sample pilot episode if you want to get a feel for this project and to know that we're serious. Here is the link to the unlisted youtube video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX6nWfV0cCw
Please note, the voices in this pilot are experimental and are not necessarily representative of the parts/characters you will play now as the script and story have been heavily reworked since this was originally made. The tone and the style will remain largely the same with some adjustments here or there. For example, the jokes will tend to be less sexually explicit in this than in the pilot episode. Each episode will be much longer (20-45 minutes*)
*will vary and is subject to change
---------------------------------------------------
This will be the casting call for the first episode and each of these will be some of the central characters going forward. The show has been in the writing process for nearly 2 years and there are approx. 8 full length episodes fully written with over 20 in still in the draft stage. We have the music, editing software, all the equipment required, all we are missing is you! There will be many more characters and adventures to come following Episode 1 and we will inform you all when more positions open up. But for now, this is what we've got.
Okay, here are some of the lovely characters whose voices we need to find!
--------------
Name: Target
Sex: Male
Job: Rifleman.
Age: Early 20s
Vocal traits: has a soft, country accent.
Description: Target is naive and overly trusting. He is an everyman clearly out of his depth. Target is the newest member of the team and is often confused by what happens around him. He is quick to listen and wincingly optimistic. Impressionable and eager to learn. He is warm and inviting to everyone and is extremely modest. He is driven by a desire to make friends and to live up to his family's decorated legacy.
Audition Lines:
1. "Oh man, my dad always told me that I'm a model of safety! This one time I stuck a broken radio antenna into a power outlet and it flipped the circuit breaker and it made a little spark and it was really cool!"
2. "That was rude! But I ain't gonna respond in kind... my mom always said 'God don't like ugly' -which struck me as odd because there's a lot of ugly people out there ...but I guess she just didn't want me to be one of 'em."
3. "So, I'm not complaining or anything, but what is it we're supposed to be doing around here? Because this isn't exactly what I sign up for, you know?"
--------------
Name: Duke
Sex: Male
Job: Explosives expert/heavy weapons
Age: Mid 20s
Vocal traits: California dudebro, low, disinterest, mischeivious, bored
Description: Chronically bored, Duke spends most of his time bitching about the world. He always speaks his mind and isn't shy about being a sarcastic asshat to the people around him. Duke is a very heavy drinker and a massive party animal. Quick-witted and unfiltered, Duke greatly enjoys pushing others' buttons and seeing what he can get away with. Impatient and hedonistic to the point of slight self-destruction, Duke lives for the moment and doesn't care much for what happens after. Beneath it all Duke exhibits a strong sense of loyalty towards those he cares about, and will begrudgingly defend and safeguard their interests. When pressed he will act mature but he will bitch about it nonstop.
Audition Lines:
1. "How do I cope? Hey, in my line of work, I've had to come to peace with the fact that I'm probably leaving this world as a fine red mist ...You know, that and Vodka for breakfast."
2. "I have a strict daily routine, I get drunk, torture Crash, and set fire to things... usually in that order. "
3. "...if I have a drinking problem the only solution I want is a vodka martini. Hah."
4. "I mean, come on! What's next? Maybe we can guard some boxes with nothing in them. Or maybe they'll pull that one trick where tell us to 'wait for orders' that are never gonna come!"
5. "What would be fun? Living targets for one. Robots don't get that "oh shit that's a rocket" face when you send 'em party favors -and honestly, that's the best part!"
--------------
Name: Pops
Sex: Male
Job: Team leader
Age: Late 30s
Vocal traits: Calm, collected, laid-back dad type.
Description: Pops is wise and understated. He is a beacon of truth and cohesion for those around him. His extensive life experience has led him to be very graceful and patient. He frequently imparts wisdom, drawing from his vast knowledge and life experiences. He will occasionally quote famous philosophers, authors, and historical figures -which adds depth and intellectualism to his conversations. He doesn't seem bothered by rabble-rousing and the immaturity of his team. But beneath it all Pops is a thoroughbred war hound. Particularly observant, he knows where the real threats lie and where they don't. Wary of deception and ignorance, he often seems overly concerned with details that most would not pick up on. Yet this sensitivity is the byproduct of years of war. At the end of the day, that's what Pops is built for -and he knows it all too well.
Audition Lines:
1. "Alright, here's the plan: same as always but less stupid this time. Sounds good? Groovy."
2. "If the military was smart we'd have no job security. So let's not look a gift horse in the mouth."
3. "Look at this place... this place was home once. People lived here. Now it's... this. I wonder if they got out? God, how many places like this do you think are out here? Think about it! When they found Earth I figured it was over... but we're still here ...but so is this."
4. "So here's the plan: Duke, you and I are gonna take the left flank through that cave and use that hole in the bunker to get inside... Crash, you and Target are gonna take this cave up the wall on the far side. Stay there and cover us and try to draw its fire if it sees us."
--------------
Name: Peanut
Sex: Male
Job: Janitor/mechanic/guard/dishwasher
Age: Early/mid 20s
Vocal traits: Higher-pitched, energetic, expressive
Description: Peanut is often called the heart of the team -he is also probably the adrenal gland. Peanut lives in his head and does so at a breakneck pace. As a result, Peanut often lacks much social awareness and ends up being the butt of the joke. He maintains a positive outlook, even in dire situations, and tries to bring a sense of enthusiasm to the team. He enjoys teasing and pranking his teammates, often with a lighthearted and harmless intent. Peanut often stands out among the others with his vibrant and over-the-top behavior. Like an unsupervised child with unlimited access to caffeine, he is often prone to conspiracies and delusions of grandeur. He is always eager to prove himself and where he lacks in competence he makes up for in ardor.
Audition Lines:
1. "Ahh, what a Be-ay-yootiful day!"
2. "Oh, man! You wouldn't believe what I just learned on the radio! Did you know that crop circles are actually a conspiracy by airlines to show you subliminal messaging while you fly!? And here I thought it was something normal, like aliens!"
3. "When I was a kid my uncle used to take me out to construction sites. You wouldn't believe it, they left all this copper wiring lying around -free for the taking!"
4. "You got it! P.I. Peanut, on the case!"
--------------
Name: Isabelle
Sex: Female
Job: Tech Expert
Age: Mid 20s
Vocal traits: deliberate, formal, tightly wound.
Description: Izzy is a professional -well, at least she tries to be. She has found herself in what is probably the least professional unit she could have ever imagined. She wants everything to work as intended and won't hesitate to raise hell when it isn't. She's by the book -unless the book was written by morons. She takes herself a bit too seriously at times and gets bent out of shape when the rest of the team doesn't share her enthusiasm for military honors and procedures. She is easily overwhelmed and a bit neurotic. She fancies herself a brilliant technician whose talents are wasted here, yet she has a very strong bond and connection with the team she doesn't quite have the emotional intelligence to communicate properly. She has a cast iron moral compass and doesn't suffer fools.
Audition Lines:
1. "Anything new to report? Uh, everything is broken and I don't really get paid enough to fix it. But come to think of it that's hardly news."
2. "Don't be snarky! You know, we'd probably get more exciting jobs if you guys didn't clown around all the time."
3. "Crash, this isn't funny, we need to get our story straight! Oh gosh, what was I thinking!? I've never gotten a single mark like this on my record!"
4. "This place is weird... like weirder than usual. It's like someone turned a Model T into a sleeper. I don't even recognize half this stuff, and do you know how rare that is for me??"
--------------
How to record & send:
- Please save all files in 44100 hz mono mp3
- Be sure to record all of the characters lines in one file and seperate each by the character you are auditioning for.
- When you save the file make sure to name it something like "YourNameHere_Character.mp3"
- Please make sure to make the subject line "CRASH Audition" that way we can make sure we get to your email.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Email your auditions to Blazingb00mrang@gmail.com
DEADLINE: MAY, 31 @ 8PM EST
