Top 5 Mistakes New Voice Over Artists Make

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@e.m.tanner179 2 года назад

Over my adult life, I've repeatedly been told "It's a very competitive business. / It's really hard to break in to. / EVERYONE is doing it." In my case, that referred to: Interior Design, Landscape Construction, Photography, Writing and Architecture. Now, I'm almost 70 and I say "PHOONEY!!!" Ignore all that. Just go do it. And be the BEST that you can be!

@dalenihiser7766 2 года назад

Yes it's easy to become paralyzed by the fear of rejection and failure. If a person fails into that trap then he or she really did fail! You're right. Make a plan then go for it.

@julieru8953 2 года назад

♡

@jaymillymills 2 года назад

In all fairness, back in the day it was hard to break into

@jaykay6340 2 года назад

Thankfully for people like you I am taking the steps to move towards what I want to do.... not what people think is possible. Cheers.

@marksilvino2083 2 года назад

Thank you for confirmation sir

@jackmanstudios 2 года назад

Bill, I have worked as a professional audio engineer and mixer for over 15 years and voiced hundreds of paid VO jobs. The points you make here are absolutely spot on! For anyone listening, this man speaks truth! There is so much noise on forums and social media about voiceover and gear etc. Most of it is garbage. Great video!

@jordyhitty 2 года назад

When we needed him the most, he returned.

@onedayvoiceover 2 года назад

I’m 12 years in and I’ve made over $200-thousand in VO each of the last 5 years…and I could watch this video of Bill’s “Top 5 Mistakes New Voice Over Artists Make” regularly - first for myself, and then for the many VO talent who come to me for advice - it is critically important foundational wisdom for anyone trying to grow their VO business and very good “medicine” for those newbies and veterans of VO alike who might be struggling to achieve success! I’ve been around a long time now, and I’ve watched and read a ton of information from many VO coaches, and I have yet to find one who provides this kind of practical, sage advice consistently…and many times for free! There are lots of coaches peddling their wares these days, so be very careful who you listen to…for you will become like them! This video is a prime example of why I’ve gobbled up and applied the commonsense wisdom from Bill since his early RU-vid days in 2011. Honestly, this might be one of his best - and that is saying a lot. Carefully listen to his advice and apply it to your VO business - it will pay off! Thanks much, Bill!

@nessa2481 2 года назад

Agreed!!! Well said!

@robertocesaretti7456 2 года назад

Big Bill, as an elderly voice over, I tell you that your words are wise. New talent should treasure it. A hug.

@cancruzr 2 года назад

Excellent advice Bill! Like you, I’m a former broadcaster turned V/O artist in the 90’s. New talent have to realize how great it is to audition from home. So work the numbers! Back then I could only do 3 in studio auditions a day. Now I can do as many as I want. Take advantage of it folks and listen to Bill.

@Tonygarry78 Год назад

On it!

@crystaldiamond8879 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@bortasha 2 года назад

Listened to this on my way to work this morning. #5 especially hit home. I was beginning to wonder if I was good enough. Since I have been auditioning on ACX I haven’t gotten anything. 😕. I decided to stick it out a while longer. When I checked my email at lunch I discovered I had my first offer from ACX to produce an audiobook. 🙂 So excited! Thanks for the videos Bill.

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 года назад

You are good enough. Just keep with it! That's fantastic! Keep me updated on your progress. 😁

@trentmurray9759 5 месяцев назад

It would be awesome to get an update on how it went and how it's going!

@richiscudo3954 2 года назад

I am very new to voice over at age 40 and you have made all the information, found by researching on line, clearer and understandable in just a few short videos. I cant thank you enough for all the advice and experience you have shared. It is very encouraging, insightful and guiding.

@banyanstudio 5 месяцев назад

I’m 57 and brand new to the whole world of voiceover. Your video is gold! Thank you so much for sharing these important mistakes that new talent can make. You are a treasure, sir!

@JoshuaHathaway 2 года назад

I have always found Bill's advice balanced, practical, and very magnanimous. Thanks for posting these common mistakes!

@davocal1 4 месяца назад

Hey Brother Bill. Good on ya for posting these man. 30+ year V.O. vet, Tim Dadabo. Listen to this guy!

@typicaltilly2535 Год назад

This was a better beginner video than any others out there lol

@Voicedbycharles Год назад

It doesn't matter to me how many people are in the VO business. There is such a large market I'm confident I can find work if I keep plugging.

@marksilvino2083 2 года назад

Best advise ever. When I was young I moved to Nashville TN. Market research revealed over 1000 paint companies in the county. Still I started a painting business, worked to be the best I could. I NEVER went without work. Built a very profitable business. Same goes for anything. Now I'm building a studio for music and voice. I will be successful. Do it, and do it good!

@AG_before Год назад

Realistic, to the point, spoken from experience and most importantly, encouraging. Great stuff! 👍

@bartstokesvoiceovers 2 года назад

I've been super frustrated. Needed that button reset about the numbers game. I knew better but I had forgotten. Thank you Bill! 🙏🏻

@LearnTrainPlay 2 года назад

Luckily thanks to your tips and coaching I have avoided most of these. Occasionally I get frustrated but after choosing a cast for my own audio drama, I understand how many talented people there are out there and only 5 or 6 roles to fill.

@distilt1238 Год назад

When I was in high school, I took a class at a tech center for radio broadcasting and journalism. We got to research current events and news, make scripts, and go into small studios with microphones and mixing boards to produce those scripts, music drops and feature files in Adobe Audition with sound effects and music and all that. And there was a small radio tower too, so we got to be on the air, but not for a very big range..I loved it so, so much, and the smaller studios in that classroom didn’t even have sound paneling, they were just rooms the size of closets, but once I got to know the compression and volume mixing, I loved to work on those audio files. I just wish I could take that classroom studio and transfer it to my bedroom, now I’m graduated and all 😂

@ArtHoward Год назад

"Working the numbers" is SO true. I've been trying to break into VO since I was dubbing cassettes on my dad's double cassette deck. In the days when you had to dub tapes and pack envelopes, you could send 20 tapes to all the talent agencies and radio and TV stations in your town, hear nothing, and you were done. Wait six months, get some notepads made to include with the next mailing, hear silence, repeat. And this was costing you money! Now in the internet, MP3 era, it's so much easier, and -- AHA! We have movement! (And I STILL get nothing from my hometown, all my customers are in faraway cities!) Great video!

@jaywilson4520 2 года назад

Wow, I needed to hear this. Thanks Bill.

@LiosdeLiaAy Год назад

Thank you!

@kevinmcnally-theblindguyou7015 2 года назад

Your advice is incredibly on point. Thanks Bill!

@jonlobb 2 года назад

Another great update, Bill! And love the Boston tee shirt 🙂

@fibromyalgiajourney-denisebowe 2 года назад

Brilliant advice Bill!!! Thank you!!!

@Stupid_Blondy 2 года назад

Thanks, Bill! Straight talk and to the point. Appreciate this.

@UPEASTHAITIANZ 8 месяцев назад

Great vibe and energy from you.

@crit_cannon1090 Год назад

this is the most informative channel i have subscribed to. thank you Bill

@ericadawn2717 2 года назад

The tip regarding social media groups! A word! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thanks Bill!

@Athanael777 2 года назад

I'm so grateful for your channel Bill, thanks for sharing your experience.

@TRAVisty_James 2 года назад

Something that I’ve been wondering for a while. What are the differences between learning voice over, and learning voice acting? I’ve been dabbling in both and I’m curious if I should be approaching the two differently

@fionairedu1760 2 года назад

Thank you Bill…you're golden!!!

@imankishawi5218 11 месяцев назад

I love your content! Your advice is honest and the most helpful out there! 👏

@sophia_grami Год назад

Bill your information is priceless. Thank you so much for sharing it with us .

@robertacevedo3502 2 года назад

Bill, thanks for the sound advice. I'm completely new to this, and it's good to be reminded of the practical side of voice over work, as well as any self-driven business.

@jamesl.rubart8116 Год назад

Excellent advice as usual. Thx, Bill

@melvinmorris3651 2 года назад

this is something I really want to pursue. I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm absorbing your information like a sponge.

@kennethblatt Год назад

What a great set of revelations and so down-to-earth. Thank you for the insights, Bill.

@gailbarker2965 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your honesty in the industry.

@MontagDave Год назад

Great videos! Thanks so much! Subscribed!

@ShortsTopicX Год назад

Numbers Game! loved your theory Bill, practical and very much universal

@marilynevon8212 Год назад

Thanks for keeping it real. Not discouraged just understand that it's a work in progress that you don't give up easily on

@Jusangen 2 года назад

Thank you for the tips Bill! This is my first video I've watched from you, and I appreciate you sharing your wisdom. Looking forward to learning more from you sir! Keep it up!

@fdcox 2 года назад

I like the honesty of tip number 5.

@Shantanic 2 года назад

I wish i could like this video more than once! I've got to hammer into my head "play the numbers game". It's a mindset i definitely need

@kapowskimedia6625 Месяц назад

Honest and so useful, thanks Bill x

@asth3tique Год назад

I find myself in a unique position with a voice audition. I found two videos that gave very clear concise advice on this topic, and I am grateful you shared this.

@chrisreidburnvoiceover6238 2 года назад

Great advice! Thank you

@francescamiddleton9644 Год назад

Great business knowledge! For any game.

@lizhill3460 2 года назад

Thank you, so much for this. I have been getting work. Not consistently. This information has helped me tremendously.

@goldieshort1713 Год назад

I haven't started yet and wanted to do some research first, I love the tips. Learning a lot from your videos and they seem sincere and trustworthy! Appreciated!

@danielmead2615 2 года назад

Great advice Bill. You've been saying it for years, and if I had really listened I would be further along than I am now.

@michaellyons5208 2 года назад

Totally going to agree. Especially #3. I made that mistake and am now trying to redeploy with a different strategy. 1000+ auditions in a year, tons of shortlists, and 6 hires. It was like a hammer blow to the chest that seriously fed the doubt monster. Time to reconfigure my approach.

@marcolappano7172 Год назад

Totally honest great advice !!! Thank You

@catstickler 2 года назад

This is why I'm so glad VO isn't my first business endeavor. When I started content writing, I cold emailed so many businesses and sent more proposals than I could list. Same with editing and consulting. And now with adding VO work. I do feel grateful I have a slight in since I can approach past clients from other services to see if they want me to give voice to the words I've written, but it's still definitely easier to put myself out there since I've done it so many times. Great tips! And I'll hunt for your audio treatment videos now!

@emmaclark1963 2 года назад

SO helpful thank you!!

@nev72tep 2 года назад

Mr. DeWees, I really needed to hear that today. I was just having that frustration about not booking at all and it was nice to remember that, while I still have a ton to learn and improve on, it really boils down to a numbers game. Thanks again!

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 года назад

I don't recommend you follow up after an audition. If they want to work with you, they'll get in touch. Just do the best audition you can and keep moving.

@jbear1801 Год назад

I'm just breaking into VO, this video is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

@markpowell8712 Год назад

Bill: I really appreciate the vast body of work you've put out there for us all, especially people who are new to this business. I started doing VO work about a year ago after answering an ad. That same company in the city where I live has reached out to me about 20 more times and offered me work. Over time, I looked more and more at the idea of expanding this opportunity. This past month, I've built a studio at home, gathered and created demo content, work on getting platforms established, and in short, have just learned as much as I can. I've not gone 'live' yet. That is, I've not really sought work. But in the next month or so, I'll do so with some confidence. Thank you so much for being a guiding light. Watching your videos now and taking notes. All the best!

@thinbluelaneproductions3798 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your videos.

@giftesohe1398 Год назад

Thank you so much for the insights 👏

@freddyl777 Год назад

Thanks so much for this! I've always wanted to do voice overs. My manager recently requested three voice overs from me a minute long each. I'm excited yet lots to learn.

@simonadeleon2593 25 дней назад

New follower and I’m enjoying your guidance and honesty Bill. Thank you!

@LittleDidjaKnow Год назад

What a high quality channel you have. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. And by the way, my golf career also plateaued a long time ago

@victoriasmith815 2 года назад

Super advice thank you! 👍

@lemueldees2119 2 года назад

Ah, Bill... I wish I had known about #'s 2 and 3 years ago; it may have spared me much anguish and heartache. I had to learn it the hard way. But I'm coming back in a little wiser from the wear. As always, thanks for the wisdom shared.

@markwinkworth6475 10 месяцев назад

Bill great point about the platforms out there. Easy to become discouraged throwing your auditions against the wall and getting at most a thumbs up as you say.

@evobafilms Год назад

thank you for this. Im new and this has been very helpful

@patrickwilliams3530 Год назад

I just started doing voiceover for some videos I've been making for my own business and came to this video for advice. Now I'm considering trying my hand at profession voiceovers :D Great content, thanks!

@christineayre796 Год назад

You're a great coach!! I was just told about you this morning and you are the first person I have checked out on the subject. I have been in network marketing business for years!! The numbers game is the absolute truth!! Great content!! Thank you for being open to sharing. Can't wait to dig into some of your other videos!

@jacobharvey2946 4 дня назад

The scariest thing for me about the first topic is a) I'm from Connecticut. The thing of rapid fire talking from Gilmore Girls, is generally applicable. b) I naturally talk loud. I come from a loud family, and my spouse regularly asks me to speak softer... when I'm just talking in my normal voice. =/ I didn't think it was _actually_ a thing, till I was in a small-ish space with my brother and noticed how loud _he_ was.

@lopoleon 2 года назад

Awesome Video Thank you

@socratesmcqslearning Год назад

Good explanation... will try my best.

@janedoe-hq9vn Год назад

I have a Scarlett Audio Interfacer that's been in a box for the past 5 years. I also have a mic, pop-blocker and such, just sitting there in a box. When I came across voice over acting material, I took that as a "sign" and am now getting information...etc on how to do voice over acting... Might as well put this equipment to use...lol...

@HeatLedgerKicks Год назад

Facts!

@CindyLarsonMusic 2 года назад

Great advice!! Ty!!

@cash.colleague Год назад

Informative! Thank you

@armandoc964 2 года назад

Mr.DeWees awesome video. I related to No.3 "dont pay to play first" and No.5 "working the Numbers". thank you Sir for the coaching and the heads up on "don't be discouraged at first". Just finished my DIY and going on ACX Fiverr.

@Craggyo Год назад

Thanks Bill!

@behindtheaudition 2 года назад

Great video as always! Love your content! 🎧🎙💪

@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees 2 года назад

Thank you! Really appreciate that. 😁

@Poelie Год назад

I do recognise a lot from this, thanks for that. I meanwhile learned that the beauty of your audition is in the ears of the listener. I even got a gig once with my Dutch accent in English although the role was for native British because the person got a different angle in his head from hearing my sound. P2P platforms are mostly crap, but is a great way to get those scripts and practice btw😉

@harveyquezada1056 2 года назад

I wish I knew about #3 before, man I feel dumb. But thankfully I’m gonna do coaching soon, thanks Bill for this. Time to fix things up.

@preacherjohn Год назад

Just starting out seeking paid voice-over work.. finding your videos very useful, particularly appreciate your "calibration of expectations"...

@carolbible4512 Год назад

Thank you so much!! I needed to hear this. :-)

@richardmintz8469 3 месяца назад

Loved every minute of this video. I know it's over 2 years old and I have just found it because I am a newbie (in time as a VO artist, not in years...LOL), but point 5 (no spoiler here) is worth waiting for and is spot on!

@sirashram3 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Bill. Im brand new to this and almost considered voice123 to start. Im part of a group that are just killing themselves wondering why they cant land their first job there or on voices.

@DiabolicalAngel 6 месяцев назад

Bill, I'm only three years deep into the business , and so I have a ways to go. But thank you for your wisdom and these excellent videos!

@dantasticguy5435 Год назад

Hi Bill! Thank you for all of the content you provide! I look forward to the day when I can afford to join your course!! Quick question, what are the dimensions of a good and comfortable recording booth

@spencegoddard8456 Год назад

Really helpful, thank you so much. You mentioned where not to start, thank you, where would you recommend to start getting auditions? Thanks, Spence

@sarahmartens Год назад

Hmmm, funny that you say not to project too much - I have the opposite problem: my recordings always sound so soft, but if I crank up the gain, or normalise in post, I get so much background noise... So I can only conclude that I'm speaking too softly, no?

@itzelbp Год назад

thank you!

@brianrichards5828 10 месяцев назад

Truly sage advise. I keep telling my kids that better clubs don't make them better golfers but they keep spending money on new clubs. The thing is, I don't know the process of doing any kind of demo!. What do I do? Brian

@jeremiahroot1668 Год назад

Thank you

@michaelpoblador9600 2 года назад

Thank you.

@lauraleejingo5463 Год назад

Good stuff!

@blindspotart6713 Год назад

Thank you. Great information. If I can make 80 to 100 calls a day on a part-time job, I surely can pursue the benefits of providing voice overs.

@alyssaadams1698 Год назад

Soaking it up thank you

@holywaterandgreentea Год назад

Thanks

@Jan-S-Simonsen 2 года назад

Hello Bill, thanks again for a great video. I’m always wondering what level my rendered audio should be at. I currently master to around -23LUFS. What are your thoughts?

@rhodatacaldo4947 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your advice. I hope you can give me some recommendations too as to what kind of microphone should I be needing since I am just a newbie and I don't have a home studio yet. Is it a condenser mic or a dynamic one? I wish you could see this, thanks in advance!

@layneihde9868 2 года назад

Great stuff, Bill. Thanks so much. Can you do one on using "strip silence" or a noise gate in your DAW for removing breathing?

@marksilvino2083 2 года назад

WAVES makes a plugin called Clarity VX. I'm looking into this now as I build my studio. It removes background and ambient noise, preserving the voice.

@layneihde9868 2 года назад

Thanks, Mark!