CVAP Day 15 - 07/04/20
Post date: Jul 4, 2020 9:35:26 AM
Week 3
Learnings #pochology
The only way you'll be happy is when you grow, progress, improve.
Our voice is what gives life to technology
LCD - Loyalty, Committment, Dedication
I become + I believe + I am!
Your voice is not just a gift, it's a choice
If you feel something's wrong about your recording or work, correct it.
Great leadership is setting by example.
N.O.W. = No Opportunities Wasted
If you OWN the NOW (No Other Way), you've already WON.
In CreatiVoices Productions, we have the opportunity to do what we do best everyday.
The best director is yourself.
When you do voice over/voice acting/singing, you have to give your heart and soul to give it life.
Hangaan mo yung future self mo, kase mas magaling yan sa iyo.
New Program: Project Voice Barter
We will barter our voice for others
Gives you value for experience
Module 5: Practice, practice, practice!
Now that you have started atteding a course, does the learning stop here?
Of course not, it's just the beginning.
You have to read aloud, so you can use the elements of your voice & apply the formula you learned last session.
You need to PRACTICE.
More importantly, you need to TALK.
Before you do something, you do 5 actions: you think about it, you talk about it, you wrote it down, and you shared it.
So how do you practice?
Record yourself. - to remove shyness, para mawala yung hiya mo.
You need to get used to how you sound in a recording
Our voices differ from how we hear it, to how others actually hear it.
Look back at your recordings so far, and give yourself some feedback.
Did you like it? Did you not like it?
How could you have made it better?
What is your goal when delivering a script?
Sometimes it is lower than your standard..
The technique is to make your standard HIGHER than your GOAL so that you will always HIT YOUR STANDARD
Tongue Twisters
We have been made to say tongue twisters in school.
This is actually a good training ground to speak better
Why should we do tongue twisters?
It improves your pronunciation
Your tongue is challenged with hard-to-pronounce syllables, which you have to enunciate properly and clearly.
Your voice should be "countryless" -- your voice should be neutral, no accent
You cannot change what is written in the script, no matter how badly written it is.
Your job as VO is to do the script, not to correct a badly written script.
It is part of your job to read the script properly and clearly, no matter what.
Teaches us presence of mind
Most tongue twisters would have a different meaning if you don't pronounce it properly.
That's why you have to really focus in pronouncing every word.
You have to syllabicate Tagalog words
The same goes with voice acting
We use high-quality equipment, from the mic to the speakers
Read sample scripts
If you're a serious voice artist, you should get used to reading sample scripts even if there's no audition or recording
Practice reading different kinds of scripts so you would know how to approach each one
For example, in some commercials, a voiceover needs a calmer voice
One good way to practice is to mimic the commercials that you see or hear everyday
You can also record yourself reading your own script
You can then upload your recordings to a site like soundcloud.com
This is a good way to have your own portfolio than can be accessed over the internet
Who knows, you might be discovered for projects soon!
In voice acting, you can put marks on your script, so you are guided on how to go about with specific lines
The following are the commonly used symbols:
Undersline - to mark words you need to emphasive
Slash - used to mark words where you're supposed to stop or pause
Comma - marks a pause in the script. ALso used to separate the words that are in the script
Arrow up or down - high or low voice tone / pitch
Circle - for word emphasis; or which words you are unsure of the pronunciation
Take a look at the scripts sent to you.
Acting Techniques
Using Facial Expressions and Gestures
There are different ways to express the line "Mahal Kita", depending on your expression
How will you say this in the most natural way?
Using facial expression can help you release the natural emotion required in expressing your lines
Your delivery will vary if you have a happy and a sad face. The same goes if you make a hugging gesture along with it.
Some aspiring voice artists sometimes just stare at the script in the dubbing booth while dubbing
Because of this, you can notice that the recording lacks emotions or depth of emotion
Use your body to make your voice acting more natural and believable, regardless of the kind of script you have
Movement
Orchestrates
Vocal
Expression
Lead-in Lines
Try to find where the character is coming from (hugot)
Who are you talking to?
How do you feel about this person?
Why are you talking to each other?
What problem do you need to solve in this conversation?
What lead-in line can you come up for this line?
"Tumigil ka, kung hindi masasampal na kita!"
Human Sound Effects
We have a REACTION to everything that we are saying
Ex. You can be chewing while saying your line if you are in the dining table
You need to use these "sound effects" to make your voice acting more believable
Some laugh if they see in the script that their character is laughing. They laugh, stop, and then deliver their lines. DO NOT BE LIKE THIS
You should be able to laugh while delivering the lines
Dubbing is more natural if done this way
Examples: laugh, cry, fell down, received a punch, surprise, burp, sigh
Module 6:
Establish your Brand & Market your Talent
What's the number 2 anti-dandruff shampoo? Nobody knows or remembers. There's something about being number one.
For example:
#1 Toothpaste = Colgate
#1 Photocopier = Xerox
Let's Talk About Branding
What does branding have to do with voice acting? A lot!
The voice acting industry is huge, so you have to make your MARK.
You are branding to create your future self.
We may not be celebrities, but our voices can surely help us.
You can be the voice of "The subscriber cannot be reached.." or "Resorts World Manila"
What do you think about the "VoiceMaster" brand?
The brand has been recognized in different TV programs, like "Matangalawin", "KMJS" & "Kabuhayang Swak na Swak"
Know you VISION.
"Without vision, people perish." -Proverbs
What is your goal as a voice artist?
What legacy would you like to leave in the industry?
You should be a FUTURIST
All of your actions should lead to a vision and goal
This would help you establish your BRAND
Create your LOGO
A logo is a visual representation of your brand
It's easier to establish your brand recognition with a logo.
Develop your SIGNATURE VOICE
Developing your voice is a long process of studying and practicing
Listen to my VO samples and you will hear my distinctive voice.
It doesn't really matter.
What's important is that you're doing something to promote yourself.
Ready, Get Set, Market!
All of these are useless if no one will notice.
Your product is your VOICE, and you should market this to gain recognition.
Branding gives you consistency and drive to make it good.
It's important that you are RECOGNIZED in the market.
"Out of sight, out of mind."
Availability and Visibiilty are the best Ability!
DEMO
You can record your demo even from your cellphone
You can start by recording your reading of sample scripts.
MARKETING MATERIALS
Not needed na at this time/day/age.
DOCUMENTATION
It is very important for you to be able to record your activities
I have a record of all the radio and TV interviews that I've had -- HISTORY in the making
#creativoices #voicefromhome #creativoiceartistprogram
Different Ways to Market as a Voice Artist
Internet
Social Media
Make your presence felt
FB
Twitter
Instagram
Youtube
Vimeo
Create one name for all your accounts
Make an OFFICIAL PAGE on FB for your voice artist career
Tips in Social Media Marketing
Why bother when you already have many friends on your personal account?
Your Personal Friends' List is only limited to 5000
Join as many relevant FB Groups
These could be your "tribe" of like-minded individuals, sharing the same interests
But be careful in sharing personal information
Make sure that the announcement are legitimate
Make a profile in VO websites
Open a profile in freelancing websites
raket.ph
fiverr.com
Be careful about sharing personal information
Check that the announcement or employer is valid
Create your own website
You can treat this as your HOME in the Internet
This is your OWN space, unlike social media sites where you just RENT
You have full CONTROL over content, design & functionality
For a small monthly or yearly fee, you can purchase your own domain
You can put your portfolio, VO projects, biography, testimonials, contact information, and links to social media accounts
The key concept to remember in SEO is to know which "keywords" you'd like your website to be known for
You will have a more professional image to the client if you can say, "You can check out my voiceover at ____.com."
Volunteer
For experience and exposure, but more importantly, to add value to yourself
Gives me the opportunity to hone my craft
Get TESTIMONIALS
"Ask and you shall receive."
Request for a video recording of their truthful and reliable feedback, which could be shown to the public
Breakout Room #6 - SIX VOX
Members
Chase
Des
Jeff
Nerisa
Rene
Perl
Different expressions or deliveries of a word/phrase "Mahal Kita"
Same line, different emotions:
Happy - Nerisa
Sad - Perl
Fear - JeffPerey
Anger - Chase
Surprise - Rene (like nanalo sa lotto)
Disgust - Des
Confused - Chase
Forgetful - JeffPerey
Realization - Rene (like it pops into your head)
Hesitation - Des
Shocked - Perl
Declarative - Nerisa
Assignment
Group work: Gumawa ng tamang eksena or script based on the activity earlier "Mahal Kita". Use the right words instead of just "Mahal Kita". To be performed next week. About 5 mins.
Humanap kayo ng mga linya na napa-iyak kayo sa pelikula. English or Tagalog. Your own voice. Upload to Soundcloud.com
Daily: create something you can do a voiceover on. Upload to Soundcloud.com.. this is for VO practice.
Weekly video testimony on your learnings. Upload to YT, TikTok, or FB. Use hashtags. #creativoices #voicefromhome #creativoiceartistprogram