Money talks.Q I am an African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. woman who has been working the typical 9-to-5 job and I am looking to choose a different career path. My current job is in customer service and is geared to communicating with people all over the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . I've been told--by both strangers and co-workers--that I should put my voice talent to good use. I want to go into the voice-over industry, but I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. the best path to take. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated. Can you help? --T. Todd Lawrence, Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Union stronghold where Quantrill’s Confederate band killed more than 150 people (1863). [Am. Hist.: EB, VIII: 338] See : Massacre A To begin, you'll need two things: training and a demo tape or CD--in that order. Having a great voice doesn't necessarily mean you are ready for voice-over work. You'll need to learn the basic skills of using your voice. If you make a demo before getting the proper training, it will likely hurt, not help, your chances of getting work. Find classes, which will cost between $100 and $500, by talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to agents, casting directors, producers, and actors. For mere advice on how to get voice-over work, I recommend that you visit The Actor's Checklist (www.actorschecklist.com/resources/voice.html) on the Internet. Also, read The Art of Voice Acting: The Craft and Business of Performing Voice-Over by James R. Alburger (Focal Press; $24.99) and There's Money Where Your Mouth Is: An Insider's Guide to a Career in Voice-Overs by Elaine A. Clark (Watson-Guptill Publications; $18.95). These books come highly recommended by those who have successfully entered the voice-over industry. Mail your motivational questions to: Help Yourself, BLACK ENTERPRISE 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011 or send an e-mail to." edmonda@blackenterprise.com. |
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