Getting Started In Voiceover: Final Exam

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

What’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make when just starting off as a voice talent?

all of these
making any demo too soon
trying to land an agent right away
overspending on expensive equipment

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Complete this sentence: “Building a portfolio of VO demos is like…”

“…building a portfolio of headshots.”
“…pulling teeth.”
“…building a house.”
“…building your database of contacts.”

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

True or false: You don’t need a producer for creating most audiobook demos.

True
False

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

What’s the most important skill a VO artist should possess?

Storytelling
Handling rejection
A deep voice
Creating wacky characters

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

Which of these are among the lowest-hanging fruit for VO talent?

Audiobooks
Promos and Trailers
Animation
Documentary narration

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

IVR stands for what?

Interactive Voice Response
Iterative Vocal Recording
Individual Video Recall
It’s VO, Remember?

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Why is the AT-2020 USB Plus mic the only USB mic David recommends?

The built-in headphone jack and the high quality A-to-D conversion
The cool gunmetal gray color
The free mic stand included in the package
The word BACK printed on the back of the mike.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

How much does ACX.com charge per year to be a member?

It’s free.
US$399 per year
US$17 per year
US$99 per year

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

True or false: SAG-AFTRA membership isn’t all that worthy a goal.

True
False

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

What should you budget for equipment and software, not counting your computer?

About US$200.
At least $10,000.
Whatever the Blue Snowball mike is currently selling for.
Around US$1500.