Any advice for reality television auditions and audition tapes?

Question

I want to go to a open call and make an audtion tape for a reality TV show for people 50 pounds overweight. I don't know what to enphasise in my audtion. Personality, humour, and talent or my personal struggles with weight issues. Does anyone have any advise? Or, even just general advise for this type of audition? (I have audition experience for theater.)

Answer 1

This may seem like old hat to some, but for aspiring talent, it's one of the most significant hurdles to getting started as a voice-over talent. Questions arise such as "how do I record a demo", "where can I record a demo", "do I need any special equipment?", "where can I find scripts to record from?", and "how much money does it cost to record at a studio?"... the list can be endless when an inquiring mind wants to know!
I'm going to try my best to elaborate on the questions above.

Firstly, download the How to Make a Voice-Over Demo Guide at Voices.com ( http://www.voices.com/ ). This will explain all of the nitty gritty when it comes to taking a crack at recording your first voice-over demo. Not only is there technical advice, but also a section that provides the most common demos that clients want to listen to. Primarily, these include the Commercial, Narration, and Telephone demos.

Suitably answering the "where" and "how" questions heavily depends on the resources that you have available, particularly financially and technologically. If you have a modest home studio setup and can record quality audio on your PC, the option to do so from home or at a friend's house is easily realized.

However, if you have a budget set aside for voice-over demo recording and want to make sure that a professional recording engineer is at the reins, I would strongly suggest that a visit to your local recording studio is a high priority on your list. In exchange for loyalty (as in using their studio to record every time you land a voice-over job), the studio may be willing to embark in a new relationship with you that may include discounts - if you are fortunate enough to go down this path, be sure to get the agreement in writing.

* Always make sure that you approach at least 3 studios when looking for quotes. That way you can compare prices and move ahead with the best studio for you.

Okay, so you've got the setup in mind, but you are missing.... egad, SCRIPTS! Here's a sample.

Voice Over Script for a Travel Commercial:

Looking for a reason to go to Holland in 2006? What better reason to go than to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt’s birth? As Holland’s greatest 17th-century painter, it is only fitting to dedicate the entire year to the Dutch Master of shadows and light. Throughout 2006, spectacular exhibitions and events will be staged in various cities in Holland. Experience Rembrandt’s Leiden, The Hague and Amsterdam… Join Holland in a toast to Rembrandt’s 400th birthday! Book your flight at a discounted rate ahead of time for 2006. See you soon / Gelukkige verjaardag (Happy Birthday – optional)

Gender: Male or Female
Length: 30 seconds
Target Demographic: Rembrandt lovers, Dutch émigrés, art lovers
Character / Narrator Description: Cultured Ambassador
Vocal Direction: Slight Dutch accent (optional), happy, proud, knowledge of Dutch language an asset
Suggested Music: Dutch, polka, folk
Suggestion Sound Effects: canal sounds (water), clog dancing (wooden shoes)

Stephanie

Answer 2

Use your humour to point out how much you want/ need to lose 50 pounds. You could say things like. "I'm tired of sweating gravy" .

Answer 3

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