Recording & Submitting an Audition for ACX
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2020
- Hey Guys! in this video, we'll select a book to audition for, record the audition in adobe audition and submit it for review.
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Okay, I'm going to sound super dramatic here, forgive me. But this is the first time I've actually seen someone else record for an audiobook, and I had no idea other people mess up while reading as often as naturally occurs. I literally started tearing up listening to you use the clicker realizing that I wasn't the only one...I literally thought that most people just read without error. So, I guess, thanks for being yourself and putting out this real life example. :) Also, your voice is stunning.
Thank you so much! Yes, we are real people who make real mistakes, sometimes alot... ha ha! Thanks for watching!
Wow! I too thought this! 😆
Its very normal.
i felt the same, thought peoplr read e book perfectly, didnt know errors existed either, such a learning experience to watch this video 👍🏻
I'm with you on this one, I am just trying to get into recording reading and since every other sentence I mess up, I kept thinking I'm just meant to read silently and for myself, but this cheered me up :D
I'm very slow in my progress. I've chosen ACX as my entry into Voice Acting. I've done about 25 books so far. So, I'm still pretty new. But, I'll tell you that it's a great way for you to figure out your DAW. I work it like a job. I narrate and edit about 8 hours per day. Currently, I get $100-$300 per finished hour. That's not great, but it's okay. You'll go crazy nit picking your fx chain and all of that side of the business. But, you'll find a reasonable solution. During this time, I've also done some other work. I played a White House Intern during President Nixon's administration in a documentary. I played the role of an angry Father in an Anime adventure. I've done the Intro and outro's of a couple of amazing podcasts. One of them was a podcast to help military people transitions to civilian life. I'm very humbled to have been a part of that one.
Being a Voice Actor is the best job I've ever had. This is what I was meant to do. I can't wait for the next surprise!
Hi Kenny! That's really interesting, did you get those diverse gigs all through ACX? How long have you been doing VO work?
@@EdgarHammer847 I'm on my second year. ACX is just for audiobook production. The other work is from Fiverr. I'm planning on expanding to other platforms soon. I have enjoyed all of the work I've done so far. So, I'm not sure what niche I'll end up in but I hope it's something I enjoy. So far I've done audiobook narration, advertisements, anime, a documentary, podcast intros/outros, and vo for a youtube video. I haven't done any e-learning so far.
Are you a voice actor? Or, thinking about getting into it? If so, let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Like I said, I'm not that advanced yet. But, I know enough to help someone just starting out. But, I think Angela has a coaching program so that might be a better bet.
How many "work hours" does it take to complete one finished hour? I am curious on what to expect. Thank you!
@@thecrowing1989 I think the goal is to work up to 2 hours of recording and editing to produce 1 finished hour. However, for myself, it takes me a lot longer, maybe 3-4 hours. In the beginning and up until you really figure out you're daw within your particular space, a lot of time is lost editing to overcome your ignorance with that. It's hard to get help getting your space treatment adequate and then your fx chain dialed in. Some people are naturally better at the technical stuff though so it varies. Then, you just have to get rid of any noises, breaths, dog's barking, traffic, adjust the pacing so it maximizes the natural conversational feel depending on the type of work, etc.
Hope some that helps.
@@kennymonty8206 Thank you so much for the resonse! I am in IT and mess with DAWs for my musical gear (mainly guitar). I am curious though, with today's technology, isn't it relatively easily to isolate your voice and cut out all external noise? I'm thinking of built-in technologies that programs like Discord have built-in. The tech exists. Thanks again!
I have to thank you for your inspiration and selfless advice.
After following your clear, concise and accurate advice and uploading my first audition to a title on ACX, I have been booked to narrate my first audiobook. Your advice made the process straightforward and enjoyable.
Bless you Angela. You’re an angel.
That's awesome, congratulations! Thank you so much!
Congrats for that you have been booked to narrate
Can I you tell me please how much you earned from your first audiobook.
Thanks to this inspirational lady, my 4th audiobook is not on sale.
Videos have ever been useful and instructive.
Thank you Angela for finding the time to make these videos as they are quite excellent
Your voice literally sounds perfect for this part!
Thank you so much! 😘
Dumb Factssssss!!!!!! Love it. Already created my profile. Pray my luck / blessings.. I need it
@@sstephlov Good luck my friend! Thank you for watching!
Yes , you are absolutely right ✅
I definitely agree.
hey Angela, I feel fortunate to have stumbled into your UA-cam video. As an English teacher, I have been reading books to kids for decades, and I’m feeling that the time to retire is near but I need to continue making an income. I appreciate how forthcoming you are with your trade secrets and I intend to spend a lot more time on your videos. Thank you very much! Fred.
Thanks for being so candid with your voice over recording, I am a noobie just getting into the scene. It's refreshing to see someone be so candid yet informative amongst their work.
Thank you so much! You are very generous and kind to make these helpful videos!
I’m so glad I stumbled onto your channel! I’ve been prepping quite a bit to get started in this and already I’ve found so much great advice from your vids, thank you :)
Angela, this was so incredibly helpful! Seeing someone actually do the recording and editing was eye-opening for me. I have a whole list of things to research and learn now! Thank you!!!
I am SUPER excited about finding this today! Angela, thanks for this video! I created an account on ACX and am excited to get started! I've wanted to do Voice Over's for YEARS and life has had a way of pushing me in so many other directions, so I'm super happy that I stayed up late and found this great information! I have sooo much to learn, but I want to learn it ALL and get started ASAP!
This is such great info! Thanks so much. Perfect walk-through for us all. Very much appreciated
This video is a GREAT help in putting the practice process in perspective.
You are so generous with you knowledge and time. Your video has been tremendously helpful in every way. Thank you for giving your time to those of us who are just beginning or even thinking about it!
Thank you for this. I'm getting ready to start a career in audiobook narration and this is exactly the type of content I need right now before I record my first demo and audition.
Thanks, Angela! I was excited to find this video and learn more about auditions. You are warm and easy to listen to and have been a great help and inspiration. Thank you!
Thank you for being so transparent. This is very helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks Angela for taking the time to make this video. Very, very helpful and I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your material. Subbed!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment and I'm glad to have you! Thanks for watching!
I swear I've heard your voice before on some of the best audiobooks...such a perfect voice!
wooow, your voice is simply perfect!!
Thank you Angela! This is a great video and you r voice is incredible!
Thanks for this. I'm just looking at getting into narration, and being able to see you go through these steps behind the scenes was very helpful.
I find ACX short on the ABC's and you make it look easy. Thanks so much. Having narrated my own book, I know the work that goes into it. I love the clicker idea to be able to see graphically where your edits need to be! I can really see that speeding up the process. Nice...Thanks again.
How does one but that? Sorry if I sound so naive I am just curious
Thank you for sharing this information. Your voice is truly perfect for Meditations.
Thank you so much for this demo, this is really helpful tip to get me started with audiobooks, I didn't know how I should be recording it, whether 1 go or small paragraphs, and the clicker is a fantastic idea :) wish you all the best
Thank you" not only do you know what to do, but you can teach to.😊You are so helpful😎!
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Angela, thank you for this video. I am new to the VoiceOver process and excited to learn and get started. It is refreshing to watch a down to earth easy to understand process. Thanks again. Blessings.
Glad it was helpful!
You are delightful to watch. And VERY GOOD AT VO. Thanks for the lesson!
This is wonderful! I am rediscovering my Jersey accent and now auditioning. Thank you so much and looking forward to viewing your other videos.
Great job. Just getting started, need all the help I can get.
Thank you for taking the time to produce these videos and help out people that aren't in the know.
I am glad you enjoy them, I just wanted to help and share what I learn :) Thank you for watching!
This is very helpful. I appreciate the tips. I'm a newbie at VO. Took 4 classes and here I am haha! I'm a subscriber now. Thank you!
Thank you for putting this together. As an amateur looking to do this type of work professionally, this was really helpful. Subscribed!
This was so helpful, thank you!
I am really happy I found this video again. I think it's incredibly insightful! I realize I tend to learn a little quicker watching how things are done rather than just reading. It was interesting when you said that you use the clicker to mark your mistakes. However, I do wish you would have slightly went into more detail with that little tidbit. When I heard you say that really quickly although it was just a small thing I got the sense that it was something that would help with the overall process of what your working on. Therefore, increasing your efficiency. So if I'm right then I'd like to know how other then just taking a guess. Especially cuz it seems like one of your own personal methods. You know?
Wow! You are so helpful on this subject. I'm just starting to pursue this and just watching this has answered some questions for me. I think I have heard you on some UA-cam meditation-videos before. At least it sounds just like you. I appreciate all your advice. I wish you continued blessings and success with narrating books!
Very informative. Thank you! Looking into different places to narrate for, and this was extremely helpful.
People like you are part of the reason why I am getting into this field. I have yet to discover if I will be primarily a narrator, or do commercials, or games, or what have you, but I appreciate your attitude here.
Much success to you!
Thank you!
Great video Angela. I have been doing voice overs part-time for some years and want to get into audiobooks. Your demo of how to submit an audition to ACX seems like an excellent way to start out.
Thank you Dennis! Go for it!! Thanks for watching!
New into voiceover work, but your videos have been very encouraging and helpful.
Smartest video on this subject, that I have seen. This woman is a pro!!!
Very informative, fantastic that you chose to actually let us see you working. I am an ex radio and night club dj and all through my career people have told me that I should be an actor or do voice-overs. I retired twenty years ago and working behind a mic is something I have always missed. Now, most of my children have grown up except one who is still very young, I have decided to try voice-overs. In the last 20 years equipment has changed a lot so I have much to learn, your channel will help me a lot I think, please keep up the good work!
Hello Angela...I would love to have your voice and you of course, as my Audiobook Narrator. Your personality and soft-spoken, example of reading is exactly what I need. Also, thank you so much for sharing, behind the scene aspects producers encounter, as I search, as a new Ebook Author. I will definitely contact your Website. Thanks again!!!
Fantastic video. Thank you for showing me the steps required for ACX!
Angela you have a lovely voice and I appreciate your help with the audition pointers.
As a beginner VO talent, I really appreciate your video. Your video is very helpful and informative.
Thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy to help!
♨️ I have been so agitated researching All the items I need to begin plus how to fill out all these criteria & you have totally simplified this for me . Thank you.
How's it going? I'm just getting into this type of work. I'm anxious and excited.
Great voice for the book. ? Can I buy. Good microphone that’s good enough so I don’t have to build a soundproof room. Thanks
I loved you and this video, i was searching for ACX advice how to start, it helped me super great way, thank you so much. You are Angela you are an Angel hehe. thank you again for giving much detail explanation.
I love your voice, you sound like a real professional...I will give it a try:)
Wow!! Why can't every UA-camr be as informative as you!!! Thank you so much for doing this video! I'm just getting started on ACX and pretty much had nothing much to go on besides a desire...until now. I'm definitely subscribing to your channel!
And you're amazing by the way. I was getting comforted and relaxed just listening to your voice those few short seconds. I'm sure she's going to love your voice over.
Thank you so much you are far too kind! I am so glad to help!
Thanks so much for your time in helping us audio newbies learn how to swim without feeling overwhelmed! You're so awesome!
I've mostly been anxious about what recording software to use; they all seem daunting with a lot of unfamiliar terms, buttons, and mechanics. Adobe Audition looks like a really user-friendly and approachable software, but I'm seeing that it's a monthly subsription, and it feels a bit steep. Can it not be purchased outright once? And, if not, do you know any other user-friendly audio softwares that would be just as great?
Thanks again, Angela! Stay as awesome as you are.
Audacity is free to use and download. There are others that you can purchase outright, I belive studio one and maybe reaper? I like audition as a subscription as it's always updated and enhanced.
Wooooow your voice is perfect for that meditation book your so good!!!!
Ok, this is so cool. Thank you for sharing your take.
You did amazing, im signing up today so i definitely enjoyed watching you go through it
Awesome! Thank you for watching!
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Please I am an African form Nigeria does it affect my chance to pass.
Cause I don't the American accent
@@annjarius2250 thanks for watching! I don't know if ACX is available in Nigeria, you would really need to check for that first. But not having an American Accent will definitely not keep you from being able to narrate audiobooks. :)
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Thanks.
This was very helpful. I love your use of the clicker to help flag errors!
Hi Kristen! Yes, it makes it easy to find boo boos during editing. ;)
I'm completely new to this, still learning the basics prior to seeking jobs. Thanks so much for this helpful video. Up to now in my practise attempts, on audacity, I've stopped for every mistake and rerecorded there and then which is proving to be a right old faff 😕 I need to learn how this clicker business works as that looks far better, not disrupting the flow of your narration etc. Leaving editing to the end. How exactly does it work? (explain like I'm 5 please 😆)
@@angelaryder7777 The clicker makes a big peak in the audio wave recording, so you can see right where to go to in order to edit.
Thanks Angela! I'm new to audio narrating and this was so helpful in learning the in's and out's of submitting an audition.
This is very helpful esp for those new to this industry. Thank you!!
Wow your voice is so soothing and kind of sound like a ai voice. Lol :) so admiring
This was wildly helpful! I saw some audition scripts that were multiple pages and thought, “I have to read this whole thing to audition?!” 😂 Knowing that a couple minutes or paragraphs takes some of the stress away for a first timer for sure. Thank you!
Hi Brandon! So glad to help! Remember, it's your prerogative to record a much as you like, but I feel a few paragraphs are sufficient. Good luck to you!
@@VoiceOverAngela Do some clients specify that they want so many minutes in the audition? Do you still only do a few minutes then? Just curious :) Thanks!
@@guywittamic If the client asks for a specific number of minutes or paragraphs, I would give them what they are asking for up to about 5 minutes or so. Its a case by case basis really. :)
Hello Angela...I am ready when you are...sign me up for your voiceover skills... You definitely sound great and perfect!!!!
Hi Angela. I found your video to be very helpful. I'm considering doing voice over work myself and recently submitted my first audition with ACX. Watching your video makes me realise the newbie errors I have made with that first audtiion 😊 but now having watched your video, I am much better informed. Thanks again for uploading this helpful guide.
This was a huge help. I got to see exactly what I needed to see, someone else just going through the process. I just submitted my first audition. I'm gonna keep at it. :) Fingers crossed I can be the right fit for some author's projects. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Can you help me please!? 🙏 🙏 I don't see the upload for auditions??
This was very helpful, thank you! Love your voice! I have just one question (for now) HA! If we choose a book to audition for and then we get chosen for it, does the rights holder give you a digital version of the book to read? How does this work?
Hi Jodi! Great question, the book will be in an ebook/ digital form, pdf or doc usually. The Rights Holder cannot post a book for production without it already being available on Amazon as an ebook... if that makes sense... :)
@@VoiceOverAngela Ok, so this is what they call the manuscript correct?
@@jodiroy1809 yes, that is correct 😉
SUPER helpful video! Thanks so much sweetie for taking the time to make this! I can see your voice for meditating audio sessions...like wow! So calming, so neutral and inviting! I watched this from beginning to end! Much appreciated, you have a new sub!
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I love your voice and I greatly appreciate your video. Thank you! Heading to your website now!
Wow, you sounded great. Do you have any tips for SMACKYNESS when speaking or anything that you do specifically.
Thank you for watching and for the compliment! I love this word Smackyness! Water, for sure. Hydration will help with mouth noise, I've also heard green apples help as well. I use a plug in from Izotope for reducing mouth noise, best investment ever....
@@VoiceOverAngela Great videos! What's the plug in called? Also, do you recommend any other plug ins?
Your voice sounds like butter on bread.
Woah you voice is spot on. Also made me think of those automatic voice overs. Amazing
Thank you very much, Angela. I appreciate the insight you give and I am happy to subscribe to your channel. I teach people in prison how to prepare themselves for an unfriendly job market. Your channel is a big help.
Hello Angela! I have been considering tapping into the world of audiobook narration for some time now.
II’ve always been an avid reader (complete bookworm since young childhood)friends and strangers enjoy my storytelling style, cadence and different voices reading aloud. I really did get a good feel for functions that particular website and I appreciate that information. thank you and I hope your career continuous positive trajectory!
Beautiful, clear and melodious voice.
Thanks HUGE for this. I just started audiobooks last year, signing my first royalty-share before I realized it was basically working for free. But a great noob experience, before signing my first upfront paid book - as you noted. Auditioning most definitely is a learning curve that takes practice to perfect :)
Thank you! I've been a session singer for over 25yrs but spoken word is a new world for me. This is really helpful, thank you.
Your voice is fierce!Yes
Wow this was INCREDIBLY helpful! Thank you!!
Hi Angela, I'm a new voiceover artist who just signed up on ACX. Thank you so much for this video. You gave a lot of clear and precise information. Thank you again...
I got chills! Your voice is so good!
😘 Thank you!
Thankyou ! your voice are magic
Hi Angela! firstly, I simply can not describe to you, just how helpful your videos are to me. Although I've been singing and performing for 46 years, recording is very new to me. I have done work for local producers, including voice and screen acting. But, they did all the technical work! You, and your video content are a true blessing... Thank you so very much.
I love your voice! I’m just getting started with voiceover and this video has been super helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much, and thank you for watching!
Thanks. Looking forward to submitting my first audition...and making the money!
Nice presentation!! Efficient and comprehensive!! A rare thing these days!! Inspiringly admirable!
Thank you for providing the video. I am looking forward to putting to use what I learned from you.
Thank you very much for this video. It was very informative as it answered my exact questions about recording auditions especially leaving headroom.
Wonderful! I'm so glad to help! Thank you
Thank you for helping us voice artists out. Really useful for me to see your process.
So happy to help, thank you for watching!
Awesome vid! This tutorial is gold thanks ma’am!!!
This should be so much easier than the way I originally thought. Going to try it out. Thank you.
Angela you are so blessing Many thanks for your video which was sooooo helpful to me and I guess and I'm sure of it for all youtube audience big thumbs up
Thank you so much!
Holy MOLY WOW, Angela! I hope I can find a sweet gig for you to give back what you’ve given me. This is SO ADHD-friendly, it’s not even funny. You gave every detail I needed, you said it right away, and you were REAL (right down to the chapstick.I hope you don’t lick your lips, that chaps them). I think I’ve heard your voice before ;-) Thank you SO much!
That was awesome Angela- thank YOU. With your guidance, got my first sample up on ACX today. You're a star!!! ♥♥♥
Yay! That's great! Thank you!
So grateful for this!
Thanks for sharing. I am looking foward to learning more from you on this topic. This is an excellent way to supplement my income so I can enjoy my hobbies more.
Thank you Angela. That was very informative.
Thanks, Angela! This was very informative... and let me know that I'm doing things mostly right! Sorry to hear that you didn't get the job... you sounded amazing.
Would love to know more about your editing process and Audition audiobook settings. Do you happen to have videos for those topics?
Thanks for sharing Angela! This helps a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
this is very thorough, thank you!
Thank you so much for being human and not pretending to be perfect❤️❤️❤️ It really helps to know that practice makes perfect.
Being genuine is more important than perfect ;) Thank you for watching!
Great video, this broke it down really well.
wow, what a beautiful voice~
You were made for this work. I am super inspired. I want a studio, that software, the whole nine. Thanks for this very informative video. Subbed.
Awe, thank you so much! Go get started, I'm so glad that I've inspired you!
Such a good quality voice.