{"id":90910,"date":"2021-03-31T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/?p=90910"},"modified":"2024-04-29T05:38:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:38:23","slug":"how-to-optimize-your-voice123-samples-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voice123.com\/thebooth\/how-to-optimize-your-voice123-samples-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"How to optimize your Voice123 samples for success"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”1″ back_color=”color-faded-sky” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”122015″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2MDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0NTAlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGT1J4bmVsUEFFVlklMjIlMjB0aXRsZSUzRCUyMllvdVR1YmUlMjB2aWRlbyUyMHBsYXllciUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMGFsbG93JTNEJTIyYWNjZWxlcm9tZXRlciUzQiUyMGF1dG9wbGF5JTNCJTIwY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlJTNCJTIwZW5jcnlwdGVkLW1lZGlhJTNCJTIwZ3lyb3Njb3BlJTNCJTIwcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlJTNCJTIwd2ViLXNoYXJlJTIyJTIwYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”2″][vc_message uncode_shortcode_id=”188787″ message_color_type=”uncode-solid” message_color_solid=”#0a81ea”]Your voice over samples are audio snippets that tell the epic story of your acting powers. Each one reveals unique facets of your voice, showcasing your vocal talents to directors, producers, and other clients. So, having a killer collection of voice samples is key to making your mark in the voice over world. In this part of our <\/span>Platform Education series<\/span>, we\u2019ll discuss how to optimize your voice over samples on Voice123.<\/span>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”189904″]<\/p>\n

What are voice over samples on Voice123?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”541271″]Voice over samples on Voice123 are a collection of short audio clips you can upload to your profile; they can include excerpts from past projects like commercials, narrations, or character voices. Think of them as a digital portfolio that clients listen to when scouting potential voice actors. While voice over samples portray your real-life work, they differ from demos, which are longer recordings created in perfect sound environments. Creating voice over samples from third-party scripts is also an option, but it\u2019s best to get permission before uploading them to your website or Voice123 profile. Depending on client preferences, you can also upload specific voice acting auditions to your profile as samples. Learn more about adding voice over auditions to samples in this <\/span>FAQs for Voice123 Auditions<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”7″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”177960″]<\/p>\n

Optimize your voice over samples playlist<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”120619″]Your voice samples playlist is similar to creating a music playlist for different song categories. On Voice123, you can organize your voice acting audio clips by uploading relevant voice samples to specific category playlists. So, you can add your Commercial, Explainer, and Animation samples to your Commercial playlist. Use our step-by-step guide on <\/span>how to upload playlists and samples<\/span><\/a> to get started.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=”97195″ caption=”yes” media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”113763″][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”186687″]If you already have voice samples, you can optimize them with keyword descriptions and choose the best categories for each recording. And since you wouldn\u2019t send the same r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter to every new job application, it\u2019s better not to have the same description for each voice sample. Each one must clearly represent an aspect of your voice acting ability so you can appeal to more clients while showcasing your vocal prowess.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”628960″]<\/p>\n

Should I describe my work or my voice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_message message_color=”color-voice-sky” uncode_shortcode_id=”192624″ message_color_type=”uncode-palette”]How many notable clients have you worked with? Will describing the project type give the clients more answers, or more questions?<\/span>[\/vc_message][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”182570″]You should prioritize whichever option has the most weight for you. You can describe your experience, especially if the projects are highly recognizable, but if you\u2019re starting out, then describing your voice might be a better option. You could even combine both descriptions with <\/span>\u201cAmerican narrator for National Geographic environmental documentary.\u201d <\/b>*Using the brand name is optional.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”167596″]Potential clients looking for voice actors can now imagine exactly how your voice sounds in a specific context. Keep sample titles clean and simple to show clients what they want.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ back_color=”color-faded-sky” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/2″ uncode_shortcode_id=”955261″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_single_image media=”97172″ media_width_percent=”48″ media_ratio=”one-one” alignment=”center” shape=”img-circle” uncode_shortcode_id=”196675″][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”111824″]<\/p>\n

Just like you wouldn’t take a dirty, crumpled resume to a job interview, don’t upload poor quality samples that don’t reflect your vocal skills or recording studio capabilities.\u00a0 – Nacho Pe\u00f1alver<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Best practices for your voice samples<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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What should you put in your sample name?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=”small” uncode_shortcode_id=”215618″]Depending on what the sample is about, you have different options:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Write about your character or role and the project category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n