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The Voice Over Collective

Nov 2023

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Addressing the AI/Synthetic Problem
address issues around the use of AI/Synthetic voices and performances in our voice over industry

Don't Lose Your Voice Forever!

 

Join together to address issues around the use of AI/Synthetic voices and performances in our industry. As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and synthetic voice technology continues to evolve and grow across the entertainment industry (and technology at large), opportunities to exploit and harm performers also multiply.

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Interactive Media Strike Authorization 2023

Video Games

 

As with the TV/Theatrical/Streaming negotiations, video game performers need a contract that will protect them from unregulated use of generative artificial intelligence and erosion of income due to inflation. We also need to address safety concerns for performance capture artists and voice performers. 


SAG-AFTRA members have voted 98.32% in favor of a strike authorization on the Interactive Media Agreement that covers members’ work on video games. 

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tentative agreement summaryFAQs and information on regulating AI are posted to sagaftra.org/contracts2023. A member informational meeting will be held online Monday (see below). Details about voting and upcoming informational meetings will be posted in the coming days. 

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Weekly VO Workouts

VO Weekly Workout VOWW

Keep your skills sharp.

Created by Jay Preston & Tim Friedlander for the VO Community!

Upcoming guest directors:

Patrick Mitchalak, Ned Lott, Jeff Howell, Carrie Kerran, Wendee Lee, Stephane Sheh, Trine Jenson, Jason Merrell, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, Hari Leigh, Arielle Negrin, Sam Roberts, George Ackles and more!   

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Voicecaster Burbank

$10/$20 weekly workouts! The Voicecaster's Virtual VO Workout Group (VVOWG) is an on-going virtual workout for VO talent of all levels who want to practice their auditioning skills and get feedback directly from The Voicecaster's team of casting directors! We do two groups a week with a variety of commercial copy and you can submit or pass as you please! 
Sign Up Here!

Voiceover Camp Weekly Workouts

Workouts at the Camp!

You hit the gym to build muscle, work on your endurance, and get stronger - the same idea applies for all skill sets in life.

 

Join Voiceover Camp in their weekly workouts, and enjoy time "on mic" with notes and feedback live from our coaches. Drop in, pump up those voice muscles, and feel ready to tackle the auditions and bookings that come your way!

 

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On Demand Coaching!

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1:1 by the minute coaching with industry pros

With strong industry connections, SkillsHub provides on-demand coaching with the most hard-working, creative, and experienced coaches out there.

Enter Code : TheVOC

for 10% off 3 months of membership!

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VOC Exclusives!

It's that Time of The Year
GOBBLE EM UP!

Voice Over Black Friday Deals

Jay's latest newsletter with all

The Deals!!

Check them out Here!

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Joe's course is a one-of-a-kind resource for ALL skill levels – carrying his students from knowing nothing about microphones or building a studio – all the way to booking paid work on their own, with no experience, demos, agents, or training required.

Use Code VOC20 for 20% off!

Keep your vocal cords strong!

The Voice Straw 10% off with coupon code TheVOC

The Voice Straw is scientifically shown to improve technique for singers, voiceover actors, and anyone who relies on voice projection as part of their work. It’s a must-have tool for anyone looking to improve their sound and strengthen their voice!

Use Code: TheVOC for 10% off!

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This years event is featuring our Keynote Speaker, Casting Director/Actress, Sirena Irwin!

Apply code Veteran100 for $100 off General Admission (full weekend only)

AUDIO NINJA Masterclass - Pro Studio WOrkshop

MAKING YOUR VOICEOVER AUDIO SOUND AMAZING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE SCARY!

Whether you just got your first home studio setup with some blankets and your first microphone, or you're an established VO pro, there are countless ways to improve and optimize your home studio audio.

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NEW - VO RADIO!

I'm proud to endorse the new VO Radio! 
24/7 Voice Over Radio Broadcast dedicated to the entire Voice Over Industry.
Created by veteran broadcaster, casting director, voice talent and voice over coach of VO101 Anthony Reece. Voice talent can access the LIVE stream, and listen to positive hit music, gain valuable free advice, industry news, events, contests, comedy, technology reviews, business tips, marketing ideas, and more to enhance your voice over career 24/7.

As of October 2023, VO Radio now has LIVE shows featuring 5 panelists Monday' and Wednesday' at 5pm est. Interested in being a feature contributor? Click here and consider joining as new broadcast contributor. VO Radio...It's here for you!

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Here is a little check list of sorts Jay put together to help easily guide your voice career forward and set goals.
<< be honest about where you are in your vo career and what your rates should be >>

Tier 1

Years Working
1-3

Acting Backround / Union Status
none / a little/ in classes / non union

Equipment
usb mic / no sound booth or closet /
limited editing skills

Classes Coaches Workshops
none / just started / in classes

Booking Work
you are booking at least once a month
/ you still have a day or night job /
you have at least one repeat client

Verdict
you are just starting / don't sell yourself short / don't charge more than you're worth on the Pay to Play site's (P2P)/
learn about equipment and editing software /find more coaches and classes

Rates
Check usage rates
SAG/AFTRA rate sheet
GVAA non-union rate guide
Never bid on a job on a P2P for less than $150

Tier 2

Years Working
3-5

Acting Backround / Union Status
3+ years acting / Improv / Union*

Equipment
condensor or shotgun mic / preamp  
/ sound booth or treated closet /
skilled with editing software

Classes Coaches Workshops
yes / 2+ years / in classes

Booking Work
you are booking at least twice a month
/ you have 2+ repeat clients / no day job* you are actively marketing yourself

Verdict
Working Pro / don't sell yourself short 
/ charge what you're worth  on the Pay to Play site's (P2P) / keep growing and learning 

Rates
Check usage rates
SAG/AFTRA rate sheet
GVAA non-union rate guide
Never bid on a job on a P2P for less than $250

Tier 3

Years Working
5+

Acting Backround / Union Status
5+ years acting / Improv / Union*

Equipment
condensor or shotgun mic / preamp  
/ sound booth or treated closet /
skilled with editing software / employees

Classes Coaches Workshops
yes / 5+ years / coaches

Booking Work
you are booking at least twice a week
/ you have 5+ repeat clients / no day job / you are actively marketing yourself

Verdict
VO Veteran / don't sell yourself short 
/ charge industry standard rates / join SAG-AFTRA
/ keep growing and learning

Rates
Check usage rates
SAG/AFTRA rate sheet
GVAA non-union rate guide

Never do a job for less than
Industry Standard Rates

Education

Where do you start?
How do you grow?
Who can help?

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