Hi everyone, first time posting to this sub. I’ve recently decided I want to give it a go as a voice over artist. I have done some research and think I’ve settled on which mic and interface I want for my home set up, got a rough idea on starting a website for myself and such to help canvass for jobs. I have decided I am going to start a limited company (ltd) before looking for jobs, for reasons I won’t go into. The reason I’m posting is because I can’t settle on a name for my company, and therefore my website/business. Is it unusual to have the word “studio” or “voice studio” in my title, or is this something more for a production company? General tips on other areas are also welcomed! Sorry if this post is silly haha
Question for fun: Kind of a weird question maybe, but I was wondering if there were any requirements I was missing that would prevent someone from using a different name for different jobs in the film industry. Like, as an actor they use "Nova Star" but when they direct they are "Luna Leader" and they write under "Pen Smightier" and when they do craft services they are "Eats McGee". I mean, non-union can always do whatever they want, but would it be acceptable at the higher levels or only when their unions are separate and you can register under the name you are using for each? Yes, I know that it's not a great plan to do since networking is such a big thing in ALL film industry roles. This is just a hypothetical wondering thing. ​ I originally started thinking of this as a funny thing to do with a comedy short film since it looks better if there are more people in the credits rather than all being the same person for written by/directed by/filmed by/starring. So, you could have a dozen different people listed....but they are all you. :) It just got me wondering if it could also be an actual thing in the big leagues or if there were rules against it. Doing it would be kind of like how one author can have multiple pen names for different genres of books.
Hi everyone! just like most people here i am trying to become an actress and i have a deep feeling that this is what im meant to do and i havent felt more sure about anything ever, the problem is i have no idea how to get an agent ive been trying for two years and i never hear back, i was wondering is it more about connections and net working (knowing people who know people)? Or are there secret ways of getting an agent that i have no clue of? I have taken acting classes from my university and short films but would i need to go to acting classes other then my uni to get recognition or would that not help? I just dont know how people get agents. I truly believe once i get an agent i'll be good on my own for the rest :(
When I stop pursuing acting about 7 years ago. All auditions were in person. Now with all the streamers looking for actors, do they post on actors Access or is it still mainly low budget and student films? I figure since I have a lot of time here I could do online auditions and if I book something I can pay for my own ticket back to the United States. I'm sag therefore if I book a job I know it's going to pay well and that would cover my expenses. Any thoughts on this?
Being an actor for Film/TV is absolutely brilliant, but gods do I miss my home!
I'm not an actor. I'm just curious. Are those trailers actors get on sets only for chilling when they're not needed or do they ever sleep in them overnight?
A while back I posted a narration here that I did as my collage assignment, and luckily, I was able to start narrating horror stories for a big YouTube channel. I was wondering, what is the usual payment for new voice actors such as me who does these types of work to strengthen their Portfolio? I want to know where I stand next to others when it comes to salaries.
I look up stuff on the internet, but it seems so complicated: get an agent, have a home studio and apply for roles. I don't even know how to acquire said things. So, is there sites I can go to? Places I can go? How can I practice? Just any little piece of advice will be useful.
I have heard a lot of advice here that turned out to be wrong. I am not saying they are wrong for every market, but it didn’t work for me in my city. So here are the advice you should not always listen to. “Having an agent is better than being self-represented” I get way more work, including roles on union productions, by myself. I have a lot of contacts, have time to give myself priority, know what I would be good for, answer really quickly, and am good in negotiating. I tried finding an agent in my market and even the recommended ones who were interested in me either said they couldn’t get me as much work as I get by myself, didn’t answer quickly enough to get me the job, or didn’t receive as many breakdowns as I did. I understand that the vast majority of actors will get more work with an agent, but it has been the opposite for me. « You can’t find legit breakdowns on Facebook » I booked my best gigs thanks to Facebook, including union work on big projects. I personally feel like I stand out a lot compared to average people when I apply on Facebook compared to when I am submitting myself to confidential breakdowns when I am competing with hundreds of professional actors. « You need professional equipment to record a self-tape » I used to waste a lot of time buying and using professional equipment. It turns out that I book more gigs with my cellphone and the sunlight. I am also able to record more self-tapes because it is easy to use no matter where I am or how much time I have. « You need to dedicate yourself to acting every day » I got better at acting once I started over practicing and just actually lived in the moment and adapted myself to the situation and the directions. Some of my best roles were the ones for which I was booked at the last minute. I also became a much more interesting person once I started focusing on other things that acting, which helped me earn more money, be less anxious, be more successful, develop special skills, gain life experiences, and network every day. « You need to become a better actor to get more work. » I personally see that being a good fit for the character is way more important than being the best actor. I am a good actor, but the reason why I am booked is because I have a special look, a special skill, am part of a certain type of diversity, or know the right people. The key to my success is finding what makes me stand out and focus on roles that need that. When I am the only one who has what it takes to do the role, there isn’t much need to compete. I am not necessarily saying those who think otherwise are wrong, but they are not always right, and I believe it can be more helpful to some people to not follow these advice.
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I'm trying to get a gift to an actor friend/writer. Every year I gift him a writing class. This year I'd like to give him something different. But I'm out of ideas
That title sounds horrible lmao Im trying to make a MCU style intro and I just need a bunch of different people to say 1 line so I can overlap them. I checked in r/recordthisforfree but it seems like a pretty dry sub. Would any of you happen to know of a active website I can go to and post a advertisement on?
I’ve lived a fucked up life. I had to act in order to survive. Not in a professional sense but as a literal way to survive. Act like you’re happy. Act like things are okay. Act like you like people. Act like you love. Act like you know. Maybe I do though? Maybe I am though? Are there any famous actors who’ve come from fucked up lives that made it? I can be anyone I want to be. Especially if I can relate to them. Where do I start? I have access to NYC and I could always move to LA. The difference between me and many is that acting wasn’t a choice for me. It might be now in a technical sense but I’m starting to believe that it’s one of my strongest skills and I’m thinking of pursuing it. Who knows, maybe I suck at it. Which would be ironic and hysterical but something tells me my ability to fool everyone in my life, even the closest people to me, might mean I’m better than I want to be. I love film too. But fucked up roles would suit me best.
There was a post about this from 8 years ago, but there's a lot more people here now as well as different medication so I thought I'd ask this again. I got prescribed for 150mg of Wellbutrin daily and I'm super worried that it will dull my emotions and make emotionally connecting in a scene harder. I'm already not very sensitive to emotions compared to most actors. I'd love to hear about anyone's experience using anti-depressants.
Hello, I want to ask a question... Due to personal reasons (Reasons I do not want to disclose) I want to ask if some voice actors (not all) accept rev share as payment? Again this is for personal reasons.
Hey everyone! I'm Adam, I'm 17 years old (18 in 2 months) and and want to begin voice acting in a somewhat professional setting. Ever since puberty hit, everyone has been telling me that I have a great voice and that I should pursue voice acting in some form. If I had to describe my voice, I would say relatively deep (nothing crazy like Morgan freeman or something, haha) and slightly raspy, but still sounding like a teenager/young adult, with a standard American accent. I've made YouTube Videos in the past for fun and even accumulated 10.000 subscribers so I know a thing or two about video and audio editing. About two months ago I set up a Fiverr Gig to try to get into voice acting, however I only ended up getting one client. Does anyone have any recommendations on how I could start voice acting (semi) professionally and actually get clients? I would appreciate any advice! :D \[If you are interested, I use a scarlet 2i2 audio interface/microphone + a pop-filter to record my voice.\]
Hello! I'm a non-union actor without an agent on hold for a digital promo spot. The pay is pretty low (a couple hundred), and the audition didn't state the intended usage or the buyout terms up front. I probably should have asked when I sent in my callback audition, but kept assuming they would tell me at some point during our correspondence! Now they've asked me to hold a few dates, and I still don't have full information on the booking. Would it be inappropriate to email the production company and ask for intended usage/buyout information before they've officially booked me? I don't want to be rude or seem like I'm assuming I'll book it, but am also worried that they'll finalize the booking very close to the proposed shoot dates and that the contract will be problematic, and I'll have to pull out last minute - which also doesn't seem like a great look. I've considered trying to contact a commercial agent to help with the negotiations, but for a deal that's only a few hundred dollars I'm not sure they'd be willing to work with someone they don't rep. Or is that untrue? I did research on the production company, and they seem legit otherwise. Any advice would be very welcome, thank you!
Hello! I was just casted as Angie from The Wedding Singer and was wondering if any actors/actresses had any advice on how to properly characterize her so I can get a head start over our Christmas break!
Hello, My name is Marilyn, and I'm a 17 year old trans girl. I came on here to talk about something that's been concerning to me. I've been researching locations of some of my favorite shows and I saw a few filming locations that were anti LGBT. So I wanted to ask, in the event that I end up in a series like this, would I **have** to travel to these countries? Would they replace me if I can't? How much do they care for my safety? Thanks in advance!
Hello, I run a YouTube channel in English and I am looking to start the channel in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. I was wondering if any one would be interested in working with me on a long-term project and voice acting the videos. I will send the scripts to you in English and It will be your job to voice narrate the scripts in either one of the following languages Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. This will be long-term and I am looking for someone who is reliable and ready to work. \*\*Don't apply if you only do voice overs in English If this sounds like you please let me know how much you charge per 1000 words, I look forward to working with you. Regards Josh
I just saw a post on Casting Call Club requesting "Meticulous Voice Actors" for an AI character voice library. Doesn't list a link to or name of the company's site, but the username who posted was "\[name\]\_at\_replica". Googled "Replica AI," and found them: [https://replicastudios.com/](https://replicastudios.com/) Listening to the demos, some of these are pretty terrible but there are more than a few that are passable--good enough that if you dumped them in behind a bunch of sfx and music most people wouldn't second guess. Just thought this was interesting--there have been a few posts here regarding people's opinion of AI in VO work, but I wasn't sure how many people had heard what they were up against.
Hey guys! I am a fan of the VA world AND the band Walk off the Earth so this cross-over is amazing to me. I heard about this project that the band Walk Off the Earth is doing that’s super cool. They’re making a movie that’s funding itself one frame at a time with NFTs and casting all supporting roles within their Discord community! A few days ago they announced that TARA STRONG (yes, THAT Tara Strong) is going to voice directing everyone in the movie which is totally nuts. The director is super legit as well - looks like he's done multiple big-name animated features. Just wanted to share as I know there are lots of people on here looking to break into the VA/animation world! I don't think you have to purchase anything to audition, so could be a good opportunity to get involved in the pro-voice acting world. To join the community, go to Tara's Twitter thread linked below or google "The HolidayVerse Discord". Here is a link to Tara's Twitter announcement: [https://twitter.com/tarastrong/status/1470458197223825413?s=20](https://twitter.com/tarastrong/status/1470458197223825413?s=20)
I remember back months ago I wanted to interview former voice actor Daniel Hansen (Voice of Lewis from Meet The Robinsons) and still do now and I have found this website called Fanmail.Biz http://www.fanmail.biz/11638.html and would this work if I wanna request an interview?
It could be a scene, episode, or a whole show or movie. A few that pop into my head because of how recent they are: The Roy siblings in the Succession Finale Rachel Zegler as Maria in West Side Story Mark Duplass as Chip Black in The Morning Show (Season 2 Episode 8). There are several other great actors on that show as well Another one that comes to mind is the Steve Martin elevator scene in the Only Murders In The Building Finale
Hey there. Long time lurker. I'm in Australia, I've done a few short courses and I'm still pretty new to the career. I have an agent and I do go to an audition every 2 or 3 months (TV commercials only). So far I have not landed a gig. But that's cool! I'm keen to pursue this further but I miss having a full time wage and having that security. The older I get the harder it is to accept a self inflicted low-income life. The only well paid work I'm qualified to do is office cubicle related (yuck). I'm currently not working much and facing a fork in the road. My question is: Is there anyone out there who managed to balance going to auditions and became an actor while working full time? Or do most people have a casual job or save a huge nest egg before committing full time to acting? I'm also considering auditioning for a performing arts school. But it's full time study for 3 years. The cost is astronomical and they are incredibly hard to get into. My question about this is: Is it reasonable to try and become an actor/land gigs by grinding for student films, building showreel, self teachings at home and/or more short courses? Or will the 3 year bachelor be that significant of a difference? Studying full time offers even less work opportunities. I'm trying to be realistic and would appreciate any input. Thanks for reading!
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
A year ago I was in college for my first semester in theatre and it didn’t offer me anything. Also I have been trying to get to any acting stuff since I was 9 yrs old. I then recently read about Keanu Reeves and found out. He just got into stage acting first. Somehow and started his life as an actor there. The only thing I ever got to do is background/extra work since 2011. I only want to be in speaking roles.
So I'm trying to record my voice for some Youtube stuff, and right now, I'm just trying to get over some recording anxiety. And it's a real pain in the ass. I hear my recordings and you can pretty much hear the nervousness in my voice. No energy. I tried to psyche myself up and put more energy into my performance but not a lot changed. Don't know if it's because the audio is unfiltered or just my emotional state but hearing it is just painful. I look at the recording time. My segments total to like a minute and I'm nowhere near a quarter of the way through the script I've been told that I'm a good actor and it's not like it's completely new to me, but I don't know. I just don't have that confidence that I used to have. I've been putting this off for a long time (you can thank college for that) and I want to just get it done, but maybe I should take it slow after all, just to regain confidence What is the best approach to this? To just do it or a little at a time?
I know, classically, people say "peas and carrots" but I've never seen anyone actually do that. Usually I describe some generic problem and act like the other actor is asking follow-up questions or suggesting solutions (since I can never tell what they're actually saying). What does everyone else say/do?
So I'm a guy in my early to mid 20s and I've graduated uni a few years ago. As a kid I wanted to be an actor but I was steered off that path by my parents I developed anxiety so hated drama and regretted choosing it as a subject in school. I always loved films and watch a film every day. Well now after therapy and going thru more life experiences etc I've come to a point where I'm more emotionally open and aware of my feelings. I want to learn how to act and maybe become an actor but I don't want to go to acting school. Can I self teach or are classes a necessity? What are my options?
After seeing the pinned post, I had some courage to share this. ​ I came to the united states as a political asylee, having to deal with a lot of PTSD and trauma, depression was my thing for four years now. However, I have never stopped dreaming of becoming an actor one day. I have done school theatre for years in high school and college, then, unfortunately, becoming a lawyer and switching to public life made me pay a lot . I totally understand and acknowledge how hard it is to get a job as an actor/make it in an audition/ to start growing. I have never been to acting school and can't afford it, being an immigrant in my 30s makes me feel that I should bury this dream and move on with my life, but I couldn't, I would imagine myself in every scene that I love and do it / perform it over and over in front of the mirror. I had some hope, in the beginning, to maybe enjoy at least community acting classes but it all requires a considerable amount of money to pay for fees... I'm sorry if this is a long post but I still have some little hope that I can find guidance here about some classes, how to begin, where to go, your personal insights... Thank you all
Hi, I'm a 16 years old from Lithuania and I have a dream to become an actress. I've been in a local theater studio for 7 years (or more), I worked on some projects with young artists from my country and I also have some experience on set as a director's assistant. The problem is - I have no idea what to do to make my dream come true... Maybe someone knows if it's possible to join actors agency, in let's say England, even if I don't live there? Maybe someone has a good advice what to do? Thank you! \-A
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I know this one all comes down to perspective, but I figured I would see what perspectives other people have had. I'm an actor in the U.S. and last year I got a recall from LAMDA (in London) and I plan on applying again this year. I'm really interested in the school because of the quality of classical acting program they have and I feel like I could really grow as an actor. I love Shakespeare and I feel like London would be amazing to study in. I just want to make sure I'm thinking out all the financial repercussions if I am accepted. U.S. student loans are no joke and tuition will cost more as an international student, not to mention the cost of living, etc. However, I'm also trying to factor in the fact that I might have more opportunities as a result of networking and can also teach with my masters afterwards and also the fact that it may be a really incredible experience/I may learn a lot. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!
If you're in or from the DMV and you have a successful acting career under your belt, I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you! I want to hear what you've done, how you're doing, and what you're going to do moving forwards. I'd like to talk strategies, training, marketing and business. If you still live in the DMV, let me buy you a coffee and chat! If not, I'd love to have a phone conversation. I specify the DMV area because that's where I live. But, if any actors in this group outside the DMV (who have had decent success in the industry) would like to be questioned, I'd love to talk to you as well. Please comment below if you're interested in answering some questions and having a conversation with someone actively working towards acting full-time. Thanks!
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**Info:** I have developed a mobile game which has a cartoony/sci-fi theme. In which the player orbits a black hole for as long as they can to earn points. You can see the style here. https://preview.redd.it/1u0h2gssoh581.png?width=1606&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fcc6761a8d82696efe0fd24964f44b853bd225a I am looking for a voice actor (no preference in gender or ethnicity) to provide dialogue for each planets description. As you can see on the left of the planet Mars in the above picture. There are a total of 8 planets all with around the same amount of detail/dialogue which needs to be recorded. There are also around 5 small clips of a few words which i need. **Budget:** $20 is the current budget for the 8 planets and a few small clips but as you can see from the above image there are soon to be an additional 7 planets which also need dialogue, thus there is a chance of re-hire Payment will preferably be through PayPal. Payment can happen over 2 transactions. Half when half of the sounds are provided and the rest when the remaining sounds are provided. Let me know if you'd be more comfortable with a different option. **Contact:** If you're interested, you can contact me here on Reddit or leave a comment below and I'll get in touch. If you have something to show off previous work or you can provide an example of your voice that would be great. It could be anything but if you want something to read, here's some sentences with some of the reaction sounds I'm looking for: "Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide." ***Note: The current dialogue above will likely change however the total amount of words will roughly be the same.***
1. How do you go about "Finding a voice" to where you know you aren't going to change It. 2. Is It seen as rude or annoying when people meet you and JUST want to hear the voice, no questions? 3. How do you rest or exercise you're throat to stop getting tired. 4. For anime voice actors how do you feel certain changes to the script affects how the story Is told, like In Japanese a girl would say "I love you" but In english It would be "I really like you" do you feel small changes like that affects the tone differently? 5. Any funny stories about being a voice actor?
Hello, everyone I was doing some research and couldn't find any good resource about personal boundaries on acting. What I mean is: I'd like to read more about how acting evolved regarding intimacy in scenes, be it sex, nudity, touching, something agressive etc. I think it's still a theme that most people just accepted, but we never really know whether or not to be subject to. We hear something here and there, actors and directors who uphold it and others that criticize it. I'd really like to read papers about it, how it's historically. We study a lot of techniques, but they almost never get into these themes, or maybe I didn't read any author who did it yet. Could someone recommend books or articles on this?
Matt Vilvardi is an actor I found on TikTok and I honestly don’t see him as very good. He over emphasises some stuff and it just feels iffy to me. Although i’m not even an actor (I would like to be one) so I want your opinions on his performances. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSePdErgv/ Here’s the link to his TikTok where he posts acting stuff
Hi, community! I saw a couple things this past week that I thought were worth sharing here, since I see a couple themes come up here a lot. First, [Kimlinh Tran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimlinh_Tran) shared a photo of their [studio space](https://twitter.com/KimlinhTran/status/1468283202561208322?s=20). Kimlinh is a known and respected VO actor, and they are doing just fine with this space. Is it ideal or beautiful? No. But the reason they shared it is to show that you don't need to concentrate on having the most impressive, Instagram-worthy booth in order to be successful. Second, [Kiff VandenHeuvel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiff_VandenHeuvel) (AKA Kiff VH) posted [a blog post about NDAs](https://kiffvh.com/blog-native/2021/12/11/flowers-ndas-and-our-little-secret), and mentions in it that he books one out of every 150-175 auditions. This guy is well known in VO and on-camera, and is competitive in a lot of areas of VO, and this is still his batting average. Pro tip, if Kiff is teaching a class, take it! It is disheartening when we aren't booking as much as we'd like, or can't afford better equipment, or don't have room for a better space, but it is possible!! Don't let it stop you. Best of luck, folks. What keeps you going?
I've done improv for 2 decades now and I've also gone through Meisner training and I have to say some of the worst kind of feedback I think an actor can be given is that they are too 'in their head' - it only puts the actor more (you guessed it) in their head. I've heard it recently from one actor to another at a workshop and then all I saw was that actor cripple up and freeze and just overthink everything. I realize many improv theaters/ acting teachers say 'don't think' but what that really means is 'do feel.' or 'do listen.' But please for the love of God don't say 'you're getting too in your head' - it's like telling someone not to think about a pink elephant.
Hi, so I’m considering getting into acting for hopefully a few minor roles or even as an extra in the future. The only acting class I took was in high school for 1 year and that was only because it was mandatory, hence I didn’t really care about anything we learned or did. The only thing I remember are the vocal exercises such as the tongue twisters and vocal trills. I found this dude on Youtube who’s offering a $25 special 10 hour acting class and was wondering if anyone thinks that this guy is worth the money and the effort [youtube acting guy](https://youtube.com/c/TheActorsAcademy) to just understand the basics of acting. If not, are there any other suggestions that don’t involve real life experiences (such as improv classes or whatnot) since I’m not at all certain if I even want to pursue this as a hobby and since I currently can’t act for shit. Thanks in advance :)
Hi, I know this is the most typical question, but I’ve always been so interested in acting and I don’t know how to start. I am a 20 year old female student living in scotland. I would just like some tips on starting out, as I have no contacts at all or hardly any experience (apart from a few school productions!) I would love to go into it professionally, but I am clueless how to set it all in motion. Preferably tips specific to scotland/ rest of the uk, but also general advice would be highly appreciated!
Literally every single fresh face actor seems to come from a upper class background or wealthy. It’s disheartening
I'm curious, as a pleb, what are some expressions or techniques that would help liven up conversations?
Sometimes I ask myself..can I handle the pressure of a major role on a TV show or film. Do I have what it takes if I get booked. I know these are stage fright things..is it weird that I have them? Anyone else feel the same way?
It's nearly 5am, hours over the scheduled wrap into a shoot for an unpaid graduate film school project that I foolishly signed up for. Initially I was excited for a one man show, arthouse-type film, I've done plenty of passion projects before, no big deal. But this one is different. Firstly, the director and crew are all Chinese. Nothing wrong with that, I can get past the language barrier, their English is pretty good. The problem was they spoke 98% of the time in Chinese, to each other (I'm the only actor) leaving me just kinda... there. Half the time i didn't even realize we were about to shoot a take, and when I did, I didn't know what I was supposed to be doing. No dialogue in this film, just storytelling through movement with voice over. I loved the concept, but when I don't know what's going on it's hard to match any kind of vision from the director. And they really didn't make any effort to clue me in to what's happening or where to be or when to be ready to shoot. Speaking of shooting, the director basically didn't even let me act. Like I'm an actor, I know what I'm doing, and this was not that. The confusion regarding what's happening aside, i was usually told very specifically how to move, what to emote, how my facial expressions should look at any given moment, etc, just so overbearing and leaving no room for creativity or freedom or truthful living under the circumstances. It felt very mechanical and she was not satisfied unless I followed her exact directions. And I guess I understand, but damn man, let me act SOMETHING. This is where the language barrier was a huge issue. She had a hugely specific idea in mind but was largely unable to communicate it to me, just that things had to be vaguely... *different* The shoot was delayed by a good couple hours because whoever was in charge of the Airbnb we're shooting in didn't get the key or something and we couldn't get in. Then when we got in, it seemed like nothing was planned ahead of time for shots or lighting or anything. I know it takes time to set these things up, trust me, but this was truly bizarre. Then, the sound guy's SD card gets full, and guess who forgot to bring a backup? So that wasted another hour or so while we waited for it to transfer to a computer. During that time, nothing was done, not even setting up the next shot or anything. The crew was just joking around with each other while I again was just kinda there and wasn't/couldn't really be included in any way. Plus a lot of other shit I don't have brainpower to mention. We're still going. I'm gonna screen my gigs a lot more carefully from here on out
Interested in hearing your guy’s motivation for becoming a successful and how far would u go to get there and why?
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