Voice Acting Auditions using Voices.com

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In this video Jason McCoy helps you learn about where to find voice acting jobs and how to respond to voice acting auditions using Voices.com.
Read the full post and download the Voices.com proposal templates Jason McCoy uses at: voiceacting101....

[@daniel.avinash]

Some really good content here. You are answering questions as I ask them in my head. You leave no room for doubt. Love your humility! Love your work. Cheers from Melbourne!

[@Voiceacting101]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BjornWithASlash]

Honestly the only helpful voice acting tip video I’ve seen as far as “how to get into voice acting”. Fantastic job, man!

[@Voiceacting101]

Thanks for the compliment! Glad you found it helpful.

[@BjornWithASlash]

Katelyn Webster it sure is!

[@user-ph7of5jp5q]

@@Voiceacting101 hello mr jason I wanted to start working with voices.com and I really like your videos and guides about it so wanted to ask how the projects are there as I see in audiobooks before some of books are so short which are divided into 10 12 14 minutes in 12 or 14 parts so are the projects always the same or the will change as I'm new here so I'm worried about it.

[@Voiceacting101]

@@user-ph7of5jp5q Each project is different depending on the client.

[@user-ph7of5jp5q]

@@Voiceacting101 ok mr Jason tnx :)

[@NostalgictotheMax]

This helps me so much! I’ve been trying to become a voice actress for years and have had lots of let downs and bad situations. I had no where to go and this helped a lot!

[@Offenberg89]

I have always enjoyed talking in different accents or making random funny sounds. I like the creative side of it. I however never thought about voice acting till one of my close friends told me a have a lot of potential and I should look into it. The first thing he did was introduce me to your videos. I am very happy he did.

[@afternoonbears6989]

Super helpful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing your daily process.

[@asianguy6174]

What people selling voiceover services won't tell you is that most working voice actors don't make a full time income. There are 25,000 people on voices.com.

[@treestan7078]

Thank you for helping me out, I’m not a major VA but I’m trying, thanks a lot again

[@Voiceacting101]

Keep putting in the effort and I'm sure you'll get there!

[@theartoflife1992]

The instructions was very clear😊 i love it thanks

[@lisaf2675]

These videos are amazing & so helpful. I really appreciate what you do.

[@PlasmaSon]

Keep it up Jason! This is epic!

[@Voiceacting101]

Thanks!

[@actresskimavery]

To the point, easy to follow. Thank you!!

[@voicebox5942]

As much as i would LOVE to get premium on Voices.com because they are the top notch in the voice acting at home community, i dont have 500$ in my pocket and bank account... my best plan right now is hope for a job in the future and work at free websites...

[@tombeast1786]

I'm in the digital media class in school and we got to learn a little with audition and some video editing software.

[@Voiceacting101]

Sounds like a fun class!

[@wunderbarefrau]

I want to become voice over actress someday I'll get a job

[@unkochan2853]

Same

[@msmarinakis]

this all fine and good however voices.com charges $500 to be able to submit an audition for work! WT...?!

[@user-ph7of5jp5q]

You have just a amazing voice and the ability of explaining is just wow ❤❤❤

[@Voiceacting101]

Thanks! 😃

[@user-ph7of5jp5q]

Most welcome 😊😊

[@juliasteinweh-adler5288]

super polished, informative, and easy to follow video! thank you!

[@Voiceacting101]

Thanks Julia!

[@MuthaFuckaJones.]

My voice is deep as hell, I try to get it clearer because sometimes I hear it in myself and the self awareness makes me wonder if I'm sounding right or like I'm forcing it.

[@sergiodebona4730]

Man, you're great! I'm just beginning with some tests to start as a voice over actor (in Spanish) and your video is pure gold! Great tips, really focused on the matter and clear explanations. What's your opinion on Garageband as a recording/editing software to start out? Kuddos and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@Voiceacting101]

Thanks Sergio. Glad it's helping you. Any audio editing software works. Audacity and Adobe Audition are the main ones used, but Garageband is fine as well.

[@gorignak64850]

is this possible to do this with a head set? to startout with i mean...... I have Always wanted to be a Voice actor ever since I heard "Autobots Roll out"

[@Voiceacting101]

If you just want to record your voice and practice, yes - you could start with a headset. But if you want to get paid to do voice-over - no, the quality of a headset just won't be good enough.

[@Love-sr3nk]

Excellent! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! I greatly appreciate all the help! 1❤

[@snbailes1]

Hi Jason, I just subscribed, I found this very encouraging. I have been looking into voice over I even got a mic etc. But I was becoming very despondent as I have

[@ohlookitscorn.]

I'll ask my dad if i can sign up for this!

[@irvinmccurry]

Guess I’m getting in kind of late but thanks, good stuff sir, don’t see link on templates tho, not even sure what they’re for

[@ApplesauceNinja]

Your videos are a fantastic resource! Thanks for doing them! I have a question about your audio editor. Why Adobe Audition over others like Audacity?

[@Voiceacting101]

My very first audio editing software was Cool Edit Pro. Adobe bought it and made it Adobe Audition. I love the features and it's perfect for voice-over. Audacity works too (and is free) but isn't as easy to use.

[@CatKingCole82]

I love the song he does 'Learning About Love'

[@kellywittmann1893]

Jason, thank you so much!

[@princeicio]

It's absolutely insane that I have to pay $500 just to audition for jobs. I mean why don't they charge us $25 for a month to use their website. I don't wanna spend $500 on this business and end up not having any clients. I'm sick of losing money.

[@CM-fw6hz]

Never heard of this site. Excited to try it!

[@ApplesauceNinja]

If someone is just starting, would you recommend they aim for short and sweet projects to get their feet wet? It just seems like keeping it to 30-90 second spots at first makes more sense than tackling more lengthy narration.

[@Voiceacting101]

I've never thought about it before - I would go more towards the niche you're interested in rather than length of the project.

[@Michael-qi1ij]

Thanks Jason, good stuff. I’m curious what type of editing do you usually do on an audition file? Any EQ or FX, remove breaths etc? Thanks

[@Voiceacting101]

Hi Michael - I usually treat auditions just like paid work. So all the same processing and cleanup - I have presets and shortcuts so I can do it at a fast pace. Each audition takes about 3 minutes to complete.

[@joshuajackson1293]

I really want to be a voice-over actor but I just really don't know where to start I know I can be very funny and do very good impressions of certain cartoon characters

[@HEHO476]

i do perfect at funtime freddys voice

[@ohmygoodnessgoddess]

Wow, this is really cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@Angelaoliviaguillory]

Great information, thank you so much.

[@SwampyShoe]

What about becoming and actor/actress for a tv show character? Like if u wanted a job as the main character for a kids cartoon?

[@Voiceacting101]

There isn't as much of that kind of work available and most of it would go an agency. So you'd want to look into getting a voice-over agent that specialized in that niche.

[@GQ-jv9uw]

Great thanks for your advice

[@singerchick26]

Great video! One question, when someone is just starting out on voices.com is it NECESSARY to pay for that expensive $500 premium membership to get work or can that wait until once i start making money to upgrade at a later time? If you would, may we exchange emails?

[@Voiceacting101]

They offer a free account but you can only audition for private jobs (where a client specifically picks you). With the paid membership you can audition for public jobs so you have more opportunities to audition / better chance at landing jobs. Sure - the best way to reach me is to reply to the email I send you when you sign up for updates at VoiceActing101.com.

[@Hecate_Goddess]

U r so cool! Tq for sharing❤️

[@joshuabussell9977]

Thanks that was vary helpful

[@Jacob-sb3su]

How to break into the video game and animator scenes?

[@akshithanp8537]

Sir choose your plan step is required if I get a project proposal from voice 123.

[@BunnyChamberX]

finally no inspirational dont give up shit and straight to the point (I mean not giving up is good advice too)

[@CricketAffanatic]

can I just use Audacity instead of Adobe Auditions? or like any audio recording software instead?

[@Voiceacting101]

Yes - Audacity or any other audio recording software is fine. It makes no difference in quality. Adobe Audition just has more features which come in handy when working with voice-over every day.

[@CricketAffanatic]

@@Voiceacting101 alright cool, thanks for replying so promptly, I'm more familiar with Audacity but I do have the Adobe CC subscription so I'll try to learn it and make the most of it

[@EmikoTheYandere]

I noticed your demo didn't include slates, usually I don't do them either because I feel like it detracts from the character or narration you're playing/doing

[@Voiceacting101]

Years ago I would slate everything. But in recent years nearly every audition I do requests no slating so I've stopped doing it and usually save my name within the file name. As someone who has hired vo talent in the past, I can see how slating slows down the audition review process.

[@D.Bunker]

*With audio files, there is no need to "slate", as you should include your name in the title of the audio file you are sending out. To slate would be redundant !!! Slating is old school, when demos were made on CD, or worse, **#CASSETTE** !!*

[@amalialee4223]

Thanks for the info!^^

[@oblivious108]

Question: What is the definition of a "Turnaround Time" and whilst creating my profile, it's asking me "Directed Sessions." What do I put in for here? What's Source-Connect, ISDN, and ipDTL? Are these ways how someone will contact me?

[@ZephyrBW]

Hey Voice Acting 101. I'm starting out with Voice acting on Behind the voice actors.com, I think it will be something good for me. I'm working my way up. How do you connect to the character your auditioning for, like how can you be sure what your doing will make your client believe you are bring this person to life?

[@mostaphabouanani4780]

Hi jason , your video is great , im thinking of starting a voice over carrer and i dont know if im good enough to buy premuim member ship and buy recording equipemnts and invest all of my money which i ve been saving for a verry verry long time , i really hope there s a way i can send u a voice demo where u can give me your professional Oppinon On , THANK YOU

[@Voiceacting101]

Sure - reach out to me at voiceacting101.com and I'll give feedback on your demo. I would start small before doing a huge investment like you mentioned. Coaching is probably going to be one of your first expenses.

[@jo2hoop]

Do you do Voice Coaching / mentorship ?

[@AlexDumarti]

All I get when selecting a job is being directed to a page where I am supposed to pay to even see the details of a job. It says you get a basic free level to "be discovered on the Voices marketplace", but this doesn't seem to exist. $3,000 up front seems like a lot as a fee if you make $200 as income. Is voices.com also a scam?

[@Voiceacting101]

The free level limits you to private auditions. Paid gives you access to many, many public auditions.

[@Rehmanarshadvlogs]

Very informative video

[@aaronmetcalf5027]

so I started a go fund me campaign to become a voice actor I put my goal as 800 dollars for equipment. I've watched your videos for awhile and guys like troy baker and chris sabat which anime video games and cartoons are my ultimate goal but this looks really fun . I'm at about 80 percent of my goal any suggestions on type of mic you would suggest

[@Voiceacting101]

Hi Aaron, I'd suggest the MXL V67G. Check out voiceacting101.com/what-did-you-learn-this-week/ for more info on that mic. Best of luck with your GoFundMe.

[@BjornWithASlash]

Would a Blue Yeti be an okay starting mic?

[@perezgiovanni12]

@@BjornWithASlash nooo.. Get a.good interface and a good mic... Remember the better the gools the better the sound

[@thesammytshow5959]

This was a great video man, this may be a little too personal but do you really get paid with this thing? I know that sounds like a silly question but I have heard a lot of bad things about this website and I definitely don't want to pay the premium fee if I'm not gonna be able to go anywhere with it. Learning that they even have a platinum and platinum unlimited tier definitely makes me want to stray away. Not all of us can afford $3000 to 5000 a year. Exspecially just starting out

[@Voiceacting101]

Yes - voice actors are paid well. And pay to play sites (like voices) bring clients with scripts to your inbox every single day. That said, there is a ton of competition on these sites, so you've gotta have confidence in your ability to land jobs, otherwise it's just practice.

[@thesammytshow5959]

Voice Acting 101 Oh i know they get paid well. I guess i meant on voices.com specifically. I've read a lot of mixed reviews about them and was worried about proceeding with them. Thank you very much on the reply and keep up the great work!

[@garrettbraddock2420]

Hey Jason, I'm having trouble finding the proposal templates that are on the voiceacting101 wesbites. Are they still available? Thanks, Garrett

[@Elena-Studio]

Will you be able to get jobs at voice.com if you are just starting out, as a newbie?

[@diskid02]

I want to know what do you think of my voice?

[@jeffboettcher2531]

Ever any requests for 'obnoxious' or 'blathery'??

[@Voiceacting101]

The trend now is 'conversational'. But every opportunity is different and the script directions vary greatly.

[@Simmymind360]

Hi Jason .Enjoyed your Video .A Question for you..Do you have to add music to your Audition? Thank you.

[@Voiceacting101]

Most clients want to only hear your voice - no music. The only time I ever include music for an audition is if they provide the music track.

[@Simmymind360]

Awesome thank you so much Jason..will subscribe to you ad well.

[@dl4379]

Hi love the video I am in Kenya ,i managed to sign up and log in successfully but i the site i am seeing is different from the one you are training with,its is stuck on free and upgrade premium,kindly help

[@wairigungugi927]

I'm in kenya too but wanasema you have to pay 500dollars premium upgrade to sign in,unaweza nitafuta we try it together

[@TomfooleryVA]

I only have one question. I'm trying to get started on Voices.com but it's saying that I have to be come a premium member to be able to do anything. When I click on a job offer, it brings me to a screen that says "select your account" and then says guest or premium but it won't let me select anything but the sign up button which brings me to the premium payment screen.

[@Voiceacting101]

You need a premium account to submit an audition for a public posting. The free account allows you to submit auditions for private postings (if someone found you on the site and specifically requests a demo from you).

[@TomfooleryVA]

@@Voiceacting101 Ah ok. So as a guest I can only audition for people that specifically request me. Welp that makes things much more difficult to get started in my situation. Being a college student-athlete doesn't leave much time to have job so it's not like I can just save the money to buy a premium membership. Thanks for letting me know!

[@WallowLeaf]

@@TomfooleryVA Have you tried www.castingcall.club? They appeared to be a good site to go on as a beginner.

[@TomfooleryVA]

@@WallowLeaf No I haven't. I'll check it out. Thank you

[@WallowLeaf]

@@TomfooleryVA You're welcome. :)

[@VO_JayRedding]

Do they generally tell you eat file format they want? If not, should you send .wav or mp3?

[@Voiceacting101]

Most will tell you. If they don't, it's usually safe to go with an mp3. Then WAV and AIFF.

[@VO_JayRedding]

@@Voiceacting101, thanks. I'm just starting to get into VO. My mic and gear should be shipped to me next week. I'm excited.

[@ajka4912]

Membership fee is 140 dollar .... I don't even have 5 dollars... My income a month might be 145 dollars... That's is 10,000₹....so am not able to pay...

[@sohaimakhan7871]

hi i tried getting a job on voices.com but it says i need to have a premium for getting it so please help because its quite expensive

[@princeicio]

They have a $300 discount code and it's going to be invalid in few days. Hurry up and sign up. It's $200 now

[@toddhowardforreal3912]

As a general rule is there a minimum age to start voice acting?

[@Voiceacting101]

I started around the age of 13 or so. It really depends on the person and how serious they take it. Success in VO requires dedication.

[@toddhowardforreal3912]

Voice Acting 101 Thanks

[@cloudr2837]

What is the name of the program/app u used to record?!

[@Voiceacting101]

I use Adobe Audition CC to record and edit. Another option is Audacity.

[@deadx1577]

I don’t get the budget, probably cause I’m stupid. ;-;

[@TWEETYDOTPIE]

Is india included? Region

[@unkochan2853]

I really want to be voice actress

[@rameshjajoo2176]

So ,will you please tell me that without playing premiums,can't I get job opportunities faster,I mean frankly I'm a beginner and I am not allowed to pay the premium charges now 😥 so please help me to fetch work or I can send you my studio recorded voice overs to assist my name over any project please?I already registered on voices.com !!😊😊

[@Voiceacting101]

Here's a list of other ways to find voice over work voiceacting101.com/voice-over-work/

[@jackbluehq6653]

Does the budget mean how much you get paid or hou much you have to pay to audition?

[@Voiceacting101]

It's the client's budget for the job or how much they are willing to pay.

[@jackbluehq6653]

@@Voiceacting101 okay. Thank you! 😁

[@blakebudwill3061]

When I try to audition, it wants me to get premium. How can I continue as a normal user?

[@Voiceacting101]

Only premium members can audition for jobs. The free memberships allows others to find you.

[@faizahassan8458]

@@Voiceacting101 Hey , Would they ever be able to find free members. what is the average time it took a client to reach out to you if you are free member

[@Voiceacting101]

@@faizahassan8458 There are so many paid members, it's hard for clients to find the free members.

[@Sonowske21]

@@Voiceacting101 so what you're saying is that this website is completely pointless for newbies

[@MadhuSharma-uk9cr]

Hey,can we get video game voiceover jobs through voices.com? and if not,then where to get them?

[@Voiceacting101]

Yes, they do offer jobs for video games from time to time.

[@MadhuSharma-uk9cr]

Voice Acting 101 Are they available right now?

[@Voiceacting101]

Not at the moment.

[@MadhuSharma-uk9cr]

Voice Acting 101 Ok thanks.Would you please inform me when they are?

[@Justingabriel.guitar]

Would you still recommend voices.com? What would it take to succeed here?

[@Voiceacting101]

Yes. Make sure your studio quality and performance are top notch, respond to auditions quickly and often.

[@Justingabriel.guitar]

@@Voiceacting101 thanks 🙏

[@amandawoodhouse8994]

Hi Jason great video and voice. I have a question i am a member on voices.com how to I get 100% matches or 90% I get all kinds in my email I even got 30% How do I get that matching. I look forward to your feedback.

[@Voiceacting101]

Your profile and demos will determine your job match score.

[@amandawoodhouse8994]

@@Voiceacting101 thank you I fixed it now my profile is at 100%

[@princeicio]

🔴 Warning 🔴 Do not, I repeat, do not sign up on voices. I auditioned literally 500 times and I haven't made a single dollar!

[@Voiceacting101]

It's competitive. If anyone isn't booking on Voices, I'd suggest getting a VO evaluation to make sure the audition submitted is the best it can be.

[@KayliteStar]

500 dollars up front for this website O.o

[@zarayawoodard9961]

do you have to pay to submit an audition?

[@Voiceacting101]

You have to have a paid membership to submit auditions to public jobs. If someone finds and likes your demo, they can invite you to a private audition, which you can do using the free account. But the odds of them finding you on a free account are slim.

[@pushpendramishra8713]

Sir how to apply for a job ?

[@Voiceacting101]

Check out voiceacting101.com/voice-over-work

[@ddennis2430]

Too bad my voice sucks

[@OneOrderSound]

You have to pay USD499.00 to audition for public jobs ! smh

[@eetsman3683]

Nigga it costs 500 dollars a year i wont make that from this