Is My Demo Out of Date?
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The Voice Cat gives tips on how to tell if your demo is dated and what you can do to make your demo sound more current.
Marc,
My commercial demo contains an ad for the “2005 Thunderbird”… should I cut that dated ad?
Thanks,
Robert,
a lot of voice actors wonder sometimes if some of the elements on their demo are dated, even those without specific dates, and that's a tricky question.
I'd say that if the element in question is more than two years old, try to edit out the date. If you can't, try to re-create it in the studio without the date.
Specifically regarding your 2005 element, I'd leave it in for another year, if it's something that really showcases your voice. For those voice actors who are planning to make a demo and are producing some elements that didn't air, avoid dates to give your demo a longer "shelf life."
Thanks for your question and I hope I've been able to help!
Sincerely,
Marc
If you have any questions, please write to me and I’ll get back to you on the blog with my answers.
MARC CASHMAN creates and produces copy and music advertising for radio and television. Winner of over 150 advertising awards, he also instructs voice acting of all levels through his classes, The Cashman Cache of Voice-Acting Techniques in Los Angeles, CA.
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