Voice Over Voice Over Business and Marketing

Question 1

What is a voice over 'demo reel'?

Accepted Answer

A short audio compilation showcasing a voice actor's range and style

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A video of a voice actor recording in a studio

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A list of all credits a voice actor has earned

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A price quote document sent to potential clients

Question 2

What does 'P2P' stand for in the voice over marketplace industry?

Accepted Answer

Pay-to-Play — platforms where actors pay subscription fees to audition

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Peer-to-Peer — direct connections between studios

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Producer-to-Performer — the casting hierarchy

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Post-to-Publish — the workflow for online demos

Question 3

What is a 'union' voice over job in the US?

Accepted Answer

A job covered by SAG-AFTRA agreements with minimum pay rates and protections

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A job booked through a voice over agency

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A collaborative project involving multiple voice actors

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A job recorded at a union-certified studio only

Question 4

What is a 'buyout' rate in voice over?

Accepted Answer

A one-time fee that covers all usage of the recording in perpetuity

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A refundable deposit paid before a session

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A fee charged when the client cancels a booking

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The rate charged for buying out a competitor's talent

Question 5

What is the standard format for delivering finished voice over files to US broadcast clients?

Accepted Answer

48 kHz / 24-bit WAV, mono

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44.1 kHz / 16-bit MP3, stereo

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96 kHz / 32-bit AIFF, stereo

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22 kHz / 8-bit WAV, mono

Question 6

What does 'ADR' stand for in the voice over and film industry?

Accepted Answer

Automated Dialogue Replacement

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Audio Delivery Record

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Ambient Dialogue Recording

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Automated Demo Reel