Talent of all genres have struggled for years to get better paying rates for jobs. Unfortunately the rates have been sliding downward for some time. What can we do to fix them? You as the people who get paid for the jobs need to put your foot down and state you will only work the […]
How to find Voiceover Talent
Why you need Source Connect Standard and Why Sometimes that’s not Enough
If you are a professional voice over talent residing in the USA, you should already have a paid Source Connect Standard or Pro account. Source Connect is a software that connects you to any other client or production house that uses the same software. When it is used, you sound like you are in the […]
Can a Production Require All Talent Hired to be Current Union Members? Meaning SAG-AFTRA or Ficore?
The short answer is no. No, no, no! How do I know? I called SAG-AFTRA months ago and had a long discussion with them. If you receive an audition request or posting requesting talent who are only “union” talent, meaning SAG-AFTRA or Ficore, submit anyway even if you are not a union talent. A union […]
Does a Talent Need a Manager?
In the entertainment industry, there’s many ways to find acting, modeling and voice over opportunities. Some talent like to have professionals assist them to find the “bigger jobs”. Some talent never want to share a penny of their income and find all of their work on their own, some find the right agent who doesn’t […]
Things Your Agent Needs to Know When You are on Set
In most instances, if a talent books a job through an agent, the proper procedures occur, passing the wand of communication from agent to talent and talent being responsible to show up on time and being prepared for the shoot date and/ or record date. If you are an adult, you are fully responsible for […]
Where to Find the Best Voice for Your Voiceover Project & What a Voice Seeker Needs to Know
All around the world, individuals, companies, production houses, radio stations and tv affiliates need voices for a large variety of projects. In these days of Covid, the recording for projects has completely change in the voiceover world. How do you find the right voice for your project and what information do you need to provide […]