The NAVAgator – official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors
The NAVAgator - official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors
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This is the official podcast of NAVA - education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on critical topics affecting voice actors, including industry negotiations, the impact of artificial intelligence and biometric data on performance rights, and safety standards in media production, with episodes highlighting significant events like the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Strike.
This is the official podcast of NAVA – education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crafting Effective Voiceover Demos: Insights and Best Practices
In this episode of ‘The NAVAgator,’ the official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), host Graeme Spicer kicks off part one of a two-part series on the role of voiceover demos. Featuring insights from Carson Beck, a successful voice talent and producer, and Tim Friedlander, a renowned voice actor and president of NAVA, the discussion covers the importance of demo integrity, how to distinguish reputable demo producers, and the various purposes a demo serves in different stages of a career. The episode also touches on the significance of ‘overproduction’, the reality of building rapport with demo producers, and the potential pitfalls of DIY demos. This podcast aims to equip voice actors with the right questions to ask and considerations to make when venturing into the world of demos.
00:00 Introduction to Voiceover Demos
01:12 Meet the Experts: Carson Beck and Tim Friedlander
01:31 Navigating the Demo Production Landscape
04:17 The Role and Purpose of a Demo
07:17 The Importance of Authenticity in Demos
09:15 Avoiding Overproduction and Unrealistic Expectations
12:16 The Subjectivity of Demo Needs
22:15 DIY Demos: Pros and Cons
29:08 Conclusion and Next Steps
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