Ah, the elusive demo. I've heard so many actors talk about making
one, but they never seem to get around to it. Problem is - if you
don't have character and commercial demos that compete on a
NATIONAL level, you just won't get a shot at getting an agent in
the major production centers. And unless the Casting Director is your
friend or relative, you probably won't be given an opportunity to
read for the well-paying voiceover jobs, either.
Whether produced by me, or another industry professional currently
working in the voiceover business, you simply can't join the party
without at least a good character and separate commercial voice demo
ready to send. They're the tools that get you an agent and open
doors to auditions. If you REALLY impress them, some projects cast
right off the demo.
SO LET'S DO ONE (or both)!!
Please listen to a demo or two I've directed and produced, then
read on...
HERE'S A TESTIMONIAL FROM ONE OF MY CLIENTS: "David really has the ability to make this seemingly difficult
process easy. Coming from an industry professional, I found it
really easy to trust his directions and coaching, while feeling
motivated and energized during the whole process. Everything was very
laid back, and his suggestions during our session really brought out
my best performances. I wound up with a really great sounding
demo which was crafted for industry ears, and alot more. What
you get with David and his coaching is worth every penny, and then
some. Take a listen to my demo and you'll see. I
highly recommend his services." Daniel Ross
I produce demos that show off your unique voice talent - bells and
whistles are not the main attraction in my demos - YOU are. I want the
industry to get a clear idea of what you have to offer. The goal is to
make them dive for their phones to call you in to hear more, not to
create a novelty / vanity demo only your friends will appreciate.
My process is a little different than most... I won't throw you
into the studio right away. We'll have a prep meeting either over the phone or in studio a few
days before we record to identify your most marketable characters in
advance. We'll PREPARE without the pressure of recording or the
risk you'll tire your voice out before your work ever gets through
the mic.
Next, we'll work together in a two-hour recording session in a
comfortable professional studio setting that will feel like the real
thing. Since we've had a prep, we can focus on direction - really
NAILING the characters - and finding the right energy for your
performances. I'll be honest, but kind... and there's no
pressure to get it right instantly because most of the two hours is
available to revisit the characters we met in the prep. Editing
happens later!
If you're already a pro and ready to jump in, we can skip the prep
if you want... but to make sure there's no rushing, we'll
schedule three hours in the studio instead of two.
Last step.... I don't hand your work off to someone else to edit
like most demo producers. I carefully edit each demo personally.
I'll select only your very best, most marketable work from our
recording session, then edit it into a professional demo ready to
present to the industry.
FULL DEMO PRICE includes everything outlined above:
$800* (due on prep meeting day) Studio costs are extra (generally $75/hr) - paid directly to the studio
EDITING PREVIOUSLY RECORDED MATERIAL INTO A DEMO:
$600
PRIVATE VOICEOVER COACHING IN-STUDIO:
$150/hr. (includes cost of the recording studio)
Live outside Los Angeles? No problem!! With digital production, and
the good old telephone, producing demos for clients anywhere in the
world is a breeze! I'll even pay for the calls to clients anywhere
in North America or Western Europe and the local studio we'll find
for you will set up a patch so you'll hear me in your headphones.
After the session, the technician at your local studio will forward
the files to me over the internet for editing. I'll return your
demo to you over the net, or I can send you a CD - it's easy!
Please have your local studio contact me in advance to confirm they're set up for digital /
remote production.
PLEASE NOTE: Wacky impressions of famous cartoon characters and
celebrities are a ton of fun at parties (and sound GREAT on a separate
"voicematching" demo I can produce for you), but in my
opinion, they're NOT what agents and casting directors want to
hear on your character demo. Let's work on showcasing your UNIQUE
talents that'll make 'em want to bring you in to read for a
role!
* Fees are non-refundable after the first prep session. Demo must be
completed within six months.
