By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=William_P_Williams]William P Williams
So Just What Is Voice Over Work?
Some people have a simple conception about voice over work. They think you just show up in a studio and talk like a funny squirrel for a few hours and then cash you enormous paycheck. The voice over life is bit more complicated. It's like starting your own business and you're the product. But your also the coach, the CEO, the marketing manager, the bookkeeper... Heck nowadays you're even the casting director and the engineer. It's not hard but you have to be able to wear several hats. Let's look at these responsibilities.
You Are The Voice Over Talent
Your number one responsibility of course is to perform voice over scripts as a voice over talent. As you progress in this field you'll find that there are a variety of voice over jobs out there. These can be narration, commercials, animation and more specialized work like TV promos, movie trailers, and audiobooks. You have to be trained to excel in each of these areas so don't just jump in. Take some voice over classes or get some voice over coaching so you know what is expected of you. Put together a quality voice over demo reel. Then you can take the plunge and earn while you learn.
You Are The CEO
As a voice over talent you are usually a private contractor. You have to perform for voice over agents, casting companies and online casting. You also have to record and deliver various jobs you win. So you're the boss of you. You need to organize your time, stay on top of the tasks required of you and make sure things get done. And, yes, there are mornings when you have to kick your own rear end to get your self started.
You Are The Casting Director
More and more voice casting is moving online through the internet. All of online voice over casting works this way. Even voice over agents are emailing audition scripts to their talent. The talent records the audition at home and returns an MP3 file of the performance to the agent. In this brave new world you gain the convenience of auditioning from home on your own time schedule. But you also become your own casting booth director. You need to interpret what type of performance the client is requesting, perform the audition to match this requirement and then evaluate your performance to make sure you're delivering what the client requires. You have to self-direct.
You Are The Recording Engineer
For most auditions and many voice over jobs you will also be your own recording engineer. It's not that complicated because you're only recording one track of your voice. But you need to produce broadcast quality auditions and jobs. You should create your own home voice over recording studio so you can participate without leaving the comfort of your home. Nowadays this can be done for a few hundred dollars.
You Are The Bookkeeper
So you audition, you book the job, you record the project, you upload the files and the client says... Send me an invoice. Remember you're not doing this for fun. It's a business and you want to get paid for your efforts. So you have to learn the basics of invoicing and accounts receivable. You also need to keep track of expenses. The easiest way to do this is with a bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks. The less you're interested in money, the more you need to keep track of it. You did the job--make sure you get paid.
You Are The Marketing Manager
Voice over jobs don't just drop down from the sky. You need to promote yourself to potential clients. They want to know about your skills and availability. So you need to promote yourself to ad agencies, production companies, animation companies, voice over casting, and online casting. If you've got it, flaunt it. Send you demo out and audition to build you voice over reputation and clientele. Remember you're building a business. Promote yourself!
Voice Over Work-Putting It All Together
So you wanna be a voice over star? It can be done. Get solid voice over training. Get a professionally produce demo. Set up your home studio and achieve broadcast quality recordings. Market yourself directly in your market and seek the assistance of an agent to give you a wider reach in the voice over marketplace. Take it one step at a time and you'll create you own voice over business! Good luck and go for it! And keep talking!
If you live in the Los Angeles area you should look into my live [http://alisocreek.net/voiceover.html]Voice Over Classes. For those who live in other ares I also offer [http://onlinevoiceoverclasses.com]Online Voice Over Classes which offer the same quality of instruction in a modular, online format
William Williams is a voice over talent, instructor and coach located in Burbank near Los Angeles California. With experience as a marketing director, commercial and animation producer and voice over talent he knows what's required for excellence on "both sides of the glass." For 25 years he has been the owner and operator of Aliso Creek Productions, a full service audio production company specializing in radio, TV, and industrial audio, and voice over instruction and coaching. William has produced or performed in hundreds of commercials, videos and animation projects.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Do-You-Want-Voice-Over-Work?-Heres-What-Is-Required&id=6569776] Do You Want Voice Over Work? Here's What Is Required
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Do You Want Voice Over Jobs? Here's the Path
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=William_P_Williams]William P Williams
Get Adequate Voice Over Training
I listen to potential voice over talent every day who want to jump into this business with both feet. They figure, "I can read and I can talk so I can do this." My advice? Get some training and learn how to do this properly. Voice over work isn't just reading words from a piece of paper. It's communicating ideas from a client to a listening audience. This requires skills at script analysis--the ability to look into the copy to discover what the writer is trying to say and the skill and craft to then convey those ideas with your voice.
Learn the Craft of Communication
Most of what we do when we communicate is what I call "non-verbal"--it's not the words you say, it's how you say them. You need to be able to use inflection, the pitch of your voice, timing and phrasing, emotions and attitudes in your voice to convey both the logic and the emotion of the clients message. And often the client wants their copy performed in a way that is not your choice. So you need to be able to create the performance the client requires while making it sound natural and like your own thoughts and expression. You don't want to try to learn this on the fly. You could burn some important bridges in the process. Take some voice over classes or get some coaching so you know what is expected of you. Then jump in and earn while you learn.
Get a Voice Over Demo
Every business has its own calling card. An artist or and architect has a portfolio. An actor has a headshot and a monologue. A singer or musician has an audition piece. The talent has a voice-over demo reel. The basic demo is a commercial demo. This is a fully produced example of around ten spots that demonstrate your range and abilities. I don't care how adept you are at recording, don't try to produce this yourself. Once again, work with a pro. They can help you chose appropriate copy, provide detailed direction to improve your performance, and edit the finished reel to achieve industry standards and style. You wouldn't take your own headshot, would you? Have a professional produce you demo.
OK, It's Time to Market Yourself
So you have the chops and skills, you have the demo to back them up and you're ready to take your act on the road. Uh, where is the road?? The answer is, it's all around you! There are voice over jobs in narration, commercials, animation, video games, promos and trailers, audio books, toys, theme parks etc., etc. These jobs are available in major markets like Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago. But in today's new media market many projects are produced in smaller markets as well. Contact the types of businesses that use voice talent. Some examples are advertising agencies, video production services and internet companies. If there is a large company with its headquarters near your town, contact the corporate marketing department. Look for local, regional and corporate work.
The Big Time and the Bright Lights
I don't encourage you to move from Moose Jaw to the Big Apple but most of us live reasonably close to a major city. Here you may find local voice over agents that can also promote your skills for large local and regional projects. You should also create your own home recording studio so you can participate in these markets without leaving the comfort of your home. Nowadays this can be done with broadcast quality for a few hundred dollars.
Take Your Career Online
Hey! This is the 21st century! You have a whole new way of participating in voice overs: online casting. At this point in time there are two internet sites that allow you to audition and obtain jobs throughout the country (and the world). These are voice123.com and voices.com. Besides being an excellent way to obtain small and medium size jobs, these sites give you daily new copy to practice your audition skills and your recording skills. And every audition you submit can turn into a paying job--now that's earn while you learn!
Do I Need to Be in the Unions?
The top of the mountaintop in voice over work is union jobs. If you live in New York or Los Angeles then joining the acting unions should be in your game plan. These unions are Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (AFTRA). Union jobs are often large regional and national commercials, animation roles and high end industrial work. Union work often pays residuals as your performance continues to be used. Ultimately your goal should be to work AFTRA and SAG jobs obtained for you by a franchised agent.
Take the Steps to Achieve Your Dreams
So you wanna be a voice over star? It can be done. Get solid voice over training. Get a professionally produce demo. Set up your home studio and achieve broadcast quality recordings. Market yourself directly in your market and seek the assistance of an agent to give you a wider reach in the voice over marketplace. And for the top jobs join the unions and play in the big leagues. Good luck and go for it! And keep talking!
If you live in the Los Angeles area you should look into my live [http://alisocreek.net/voiceover.html]Voice Over Classes. For those who live in other ares I also offer [http://onlinevoiceoverclasses.com]Online Voice Over Classes which offer the same quality of instruction in a modular, online format.
William Williams is a voice over talent, instructor and coach located in Burbank near Los Angeles California. With experience as a marketing director, commercial and animation producer and voice over talent he knows what's required for excellence on "both sides of the glass." For 25 years he has been the owner and operator of Aliso Creek Productions, a full service audio production company specializing in radio, TV, and industrial audio, and voice over instruction and coaching. William has produced or performed in hundreds of commercials, videos and animation projects.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Do-You-Want-Voice-Over-Jobs?-Heres-the-Path&id=6569727] Do You Want Voice Over Jobs? Here's the Path
Get Adequate Voice Over Training
I listen to potential voice over talent every day who want to jump into this business with both feet. They figure, "I can read and I can talk so I can do this." My advice? Get some training and learn how to do this properly. Voice over work isn't just reading words from a piece of paper. It's communicating ideas from a client to a listening audience. This requires skills at script analysis--the ability to look into the copy to discover what the writer is trying to say and the skill and craft to then convey those ideas with your voice.
Learn the Craft of Communication
Most of what we do when we communicate is what I call "non-verbal"--it's not the words you say, it's how you say them. You need to be able to use inflection, the pitch of your voice, timing and phrasing, emotions and attitudes in your voice to convey both the logic and the emotion of the clients message. And often the client wants their copy performed in a way that is not your choice. So you need to be able to create the performance the client requires while making it sound natural and like your own thoughts and expression. You don't want to try to learn this on the fly. You could burn some important bridges in the process. Take some voice over classes or get some coaching so you know what is expected of you. Then jump in and earn while you learn.
Get a Voice Over Demo
Every business has its own calling card. An artist or and architect has a portfolio. An actor has a headshot and a monologue. A singer or musician has an audition piece. The talent has a voice-over demo reel. The basic demo is a commercial demo. This is a fully produced example of around ten spots that demonstrate your range and abilities. I don't care how adept you are at recording, don't try to produce this yourself. Once again, work with a pro. They can help you chose appropriate copy, provide detailed direction to improve your performance, and edit the finished reel to achieve industry standards and style. You wouldn't take your own headshot, would you? Have a professional produce you demo.
OK, It's Time to Market Yourself
So you have the chops and skills, you have the demo to back them up and you're ready to take your act on the road. Uh, where is the road?? The answer is, it's all around you! There are voice over jobs in narration, commercials, animation, video games, promos and trailers, audio books, toys, theme parks etc., etc. These jobs are available in major markets like Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago. But in today's new media market many projects are produced in smaller markets as well. Contact the types of businesses that use voice talent. Some examples are advertising agencies, video production services and internet companies. If there is a large company with its headquarters near your town, contact the corporate marketing department. Look for local, regional and corporate work.
The Big Time and the Bright Lights
I don't encourage you to move from Moose Jaw to the Big Apple but most of us live reasonably close to a major city. Here you may find local voice over agents that can also promote your skills for large local and regional projects. You should also create your own home recording studio so you can participate in these markets without leaving the comfort of your home. Nowadays this can be done with broadcast quality for a few hundred dollars.
Take Your Career Online
Hey! This is the 21st century! You have a whole new way of participating in voice overs: online casting. At this point in time there are two internet sites that allow you to audition and obtain jobs throughout the country (and the world). These are voice123.com and voices.com. Besides being an excellent way to obtain small and medium size jobs, these sites give you daily new copy to practice your audition skills and your recording skills. And every audition you submit can turn into a paying job--now that's earn while you learn!
Do I Need to Be in the Unions?
The top of the mountaintop in voice over work is union jobs. If you live in New York or Los Angeles then joining the acting unions should be in your game plan. These unions are Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (AFTRA). Union jobs are often large regional and national commercials, animation roles and high end industrial work. Union work often pays residuals as your performance continues to be used. Ultimately your goal should be to work AFTRA and SAG jobs obtained for you by a franchised agent.
Take the Steps to Achieve Your Dreams
So you wanna be a voice over star? It can be done. Get solid voice over training. Get a professionally produce demo. Set up your home studio and achieve broadcast quality recordings. Market yourself directly in your market and seek the assistance of an agent to give you a wider reach in the voice over marketplace. And for the top jobs join the unions and play in the big leagues. Good luck and go for it! And keep talking!
If you live in the Los Angeles area you should look into my live [http://alisocreek.net/voiceover.html]Voice Over Classes. For those who live in other ares I also offer [http://onlinevoiceoverclasses.com]Online Voice Over Classes which offer the same quality of instruction in a modular, online format.
William Williams is a voice over talent, instructor and coach located in Burbank near Los Angeles California. With experience as a marketing director, commercial and animation producer and voice over talent he knows what's required for excellence on "both sides of the glass." For 25 years he has been the owner and operator of Aliso Creek Productions, a full service audio production company specializing in radio, TV, and industrial audio, and voice over instruction and coaching. William has produced or performed in hundreds of commercials, videos and animation projects.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Do-You-Want-Voice-Over-Jobs?-Heres-the-Path&id=6569727] Do You Want Voice Over Jobs? Here's the Path
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Rising Popularity of Reggae Festivals
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bill_C_Grunau]Bill C Grunau
In the modern cosmopolitan world, people are exposed to a wide variety of culture and musical influences. The reggae concert has grown to become a popular choice among many music lovers. A historical predecessor to modern styles like hip hop and rap, it offers a wide variety of choices to the contemporary fan. In recent times, the increasing popularity of these genres has led to the growing demand for reggae festivals at cities like Miami. This allows people a chance to interact with other reggae lovers and meet the best bands of the genre.
There are a number of different music festivals across the world, each catering to a different genre. What began as a trend in the early 60s has taken over as one of the more prominent events today. Musicians of different genres come together and perform on stage providing fans and music lovers with moments of high energy and intensity. Festivals like the Miami music festival have grown popular among crowds wanting to witness their music idols in the flesh. The experience of enjoying a reggae festival live is unparalleled to songs and CD repetitions of it. This is one of the reasons why fans hold a special place for music festivals.
Reggae Music festivals are not only a popular option with fans, but are also preferred by many artists. Rock stars like Bob Marley and the Wailers were known to visit these festivals to share their own new releases and bring out their best. The enthusiasm of fans and the interaction with their favorite stars makes these festivals a much visited event across the world. There are many cities hosting this reggae concert for the requirement of their fans. For most people, these concerts are an annual tradition and keep alive the spirit of music.
Considering the increasing popularity of reggae and rock music, it can be a difficult task for fans to locate the latest reggae festivals happening. In addition, finding tickets for these events can be a difficult task for many fans. The growing popularity of events like the Florida music festivals also make it difficult for people to obtain these tickets on time. The solution for this problem lies on the internet. Many reggae concert fans are turning to the internet in order to find tickets and acquire the best seats to the next event in the calendar.
These reggae festivals and concerts are a great opportunity for fans and musicians alike. But with the popularity of the genre growing, it has become difficult for fans to obtain tickets for these concerts in time. This can be accomplished with the help of the internet. There are many online websites offering information and helping fans obtain tickets to the next reggae concert in the city. This is growing to be the preferred mode of reservation for many people as it saves time and helps them obtain tickets conveniently. This can be the best way to spread the love for Reggae to different parts of the world.
Bill C Grunau is the author of this article on [http://baysiderocksfestival.com/]miami music festival. Find more information, about [http://baysiderocksfestival.com/]reggae festival here
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Rising-Popularity-of-Reggae-Festivals&id=6575779] The Rising Popularity of Reggae Festivals
In the modern cosmopolitan world, people are exposed to a wide variety of culture and musical influences. The reggae concert has grown to become a popular choice among many music lovers. A historical predecessor to modern styles like hip hop and rap, it offers a wide variety of choices to the contemporary fan. In recent times, the increasing popularity of these genres has led to the growing demand for reggae festivals at cities like Miami. This allows people a chance to interact with other reggae lovers and meet the best bands of the genre.
There are a number of different music festivals across the world, each catering to a different genre. What began as a trend in the early 60s has taken over as one of the more prominent events today. Musicians of different genres come together and perform on stage providing fans and music lovers with moments of high energy and intensity. Festivals like the Miami music festival have grown popular among crowds wanting to witness their music idols in the flesh. The experience of enjoying a reggae festival live is unparalleled to songs and CD repetitions of it. This is one of the reasons why fans hold a special place for music festivals.
Reggae Music festivals are not only a popular option with fans, but are also preferred by many artists. Rock stars like Bob Marley and the Wailers were known to visit these festivals to share their own new releases and bring out their best. The enthusiasm of fans and the interaction with their favorite stars makes these festivals a much visited event across the world. There are many cities hosting this reggae concert for the requirement of their fans. For most people, these concerts are an annual tradition and keep alive the spirit of music.
Considering the increasing popularity of reggae and rock music, it can be a difficult task for fans to locate the latest reggae festivals happening. In addition, finding tickets for these events can be a difficult task for many fans. The growing popularity of events like the Florida music festivals also make it difficult for people to obtain these tickets on time. The solution for this problem lies on the internet. Many reggae concert fans are turning to the internet in order to find tickets and acquire the best seats to the next event in the calendar.
These reggae festivals and concerts are a great opportunity for fans and musicians alike. But with the popularity of the genre growing, it has become difficult for fans to obtain tickets for these concerts in time. This can be accomplished with the help of the internet. There are many online websites offering information and helping fans obtain tickets to the next reggae concert in the city. This is growing to be the preferred mode of reservation for many people as it saves time and helps them obtain tickets conveniently. This can be the best way to spread the love for Reggae to different parts of the world.
Bill C Grunau is the author of this article on [http://baysiderocksfestival.com/]miami music festival. Find more information, about [http://baysiderocksfestival.com/]reggae festival here
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Friday, December 30, 2011
The Time It Takes Voice Over Artists to Break In To The Industry
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Priscilla_Groves]Priscilla Groves
A question that often bears heavy on the mind of many new voice overs is, how long does it take to break into the industry. Most new voice overs are eager to get going and hit the studio to start recording their first professional jobs from the day they cut their demo. From years of experience working within the world of marketing and copy writing, I can say genuinely say that there is no definitive answer to this question.
During my time in the industry I've met some fresh new talent who managed to get work within days of getting themselves out there. Others have taken weeks. Some take months and some, years. For new voice overs, it can be really disheartening when they go through a big effort to sent out a tonne of emails in a self marketing campaign, only to have to sit and wait for the phone to ring. We estimate from past experience that, if you are not established in the industry, it could take anything up to a year to land your first job. We say this because it can be quite difficult for advertising agencies to try out a new voice. It's high risk and potentially very expensive, especially if the voice over doesn't work out. So more often than not, they need to get used to seeing or hearing you out there.
Thankfully, most voice overs get a job in far less than one year, but too many voice overs beat themselves up if the phone's not hopping. Just because the phone isn't hopping immediately, doesn't mean that you don't have great talent. And when you're starting out a large part has to do with lady luck, but because some times she can be a bit of a cow you can't count on her alone to help you out. Here's a check-list of things that are directly in your control. Look at other people's online profiles and be critical of how they are presenting themselves in comparison to how you're presenting yourself.
For example, have a listen to their demo's and decide if they're of a much higher standard than yours. Do they have clear and attractive profile picture which can be essential to attract employers attention by presenting the voice over in a personable way? Look at your voice description. Does it stand out? What about your acting biography, does it include irrelevant personal details? This space should be used to describe your voice and your professionalism. Have you made that extra effort to collect testimonials from people who can vouch for you and your potential? This can even be the person who cut your demo, or your acting teacher.
If you have a great demo and a good profile page you should really get something within a year. If not, you need to look at your demo and decide whether or not it's good enough. Also consider your own personal circumstances. For example, if you have a very niche accent or style of voice that could might affect the type of jobs you can contract. Just because you've been waiting for a couple of months without work doesn't mean you're flogging the dead donkey! Please keep your head up, stay positive and do your best to study the industry.
Priscilla G. http://www.piehole.co.uk/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Time-It-Takes-Voice-Over-Artists-to-Break-In-To-The-Industry&id=6481824] The Time It Takes Voice Over Artists to Break In To The Industry
A question that often bears heavy on the mind of many new voice overs is, how long does it take to break into the industry. Most new voice overs are eager to get going and hit the studio to start recording their first professional jobs from the day they cut their demo. From years of experience working within the world of marketing and copy writing, I can say genuinely say that there is no definitive answer to this question.
During my time in the industry I've met some fresh new talent who managed to get work within days of getting themselves out there. Others have taken weeks. Some take months and some, years. For new voice overs, it can be really disheartening when they go through a big effort to sent out a tonne of emails in a self marketing campaign, only to have to sit and wait for the phone to ring. We estimate from past experience that, if you are not established in the industry, it could take anything up to a year to land your first job. We say this because it can be quite difficult for advertising agencies to try out a new voice. It's high risk and potentially very expensive, especially if the voice over doesn't work out. So more often than not, they need to get used to seeing or hearing you out there.
Thankfully, most voice overs get a job in far less than one year, but too many voice overs beat themselves up if the phone's not hopping. Just because the phone isn't hopping immediately, doesn't mean that you don't have great talent. And when you're starting out a large part has to do with lady luck, but because some times she can be a bit of a cow you can't count on her alone to help you out. Here's a check-list of things that are directly in your control. Look at other people's online profiles and be critical of how they are presenting themselves in comparison to how you're presenting yourself.
For example, have a listen to their demo's and decide if they're of a much higher standard than yours. Do they have clear and attractive profile picture which can be essential to attract employers attention by presenting the voice over in a personable way? Look at your voice description. Does it stand out? What about your acting biography, does it include irrelevant personal details? This space should be used to describe your voice and your professionalism. Have you made that extra effort to collect testimonials from people who can vouch for you and your potential? This can even be the person who cut your demo, or your acting teacher.
If you have a great demo and a good profile page you should really get something within a year. If not, you need to look at your demo and decide whether or not it's good enough. Also consider your own personal circumstances. For example, if you have a very niche accent or style of voice that could might affect the type of jobs you can contract. Just because you've been waiting for a couple of months without work doesn't mean you're flogging the dead donkey! Please keep your head up, stay positive and do your best to study the industry.
Priscilla G. http://www.piehole.co.uk/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Time-It-Takes-Voice-Over-Artists-to-Break-In-To-The-Industry&id=6481824] The Time It Takes Voice Over Artists to Break In To The Industry
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Advice on Moving to LA
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eugene_R_Johnson]Eugene R Johnson
So you're moving to the city of Angels! There are literally thousands of people moving to LA each month. To pursue one dream or another. Honestly, it can be hard to become noticed when there are thousands of people attempting to do the same thing you are. Here are a few tips to separate yourself from the crowd.
Networking events
Networking events won't be a life changing affair but they will get you out of the house and amongst your peers who have similar aspirations and if you're lucky, you may even make a valuable connection. It's best to simply attend with an open mind and the goal to form a mutual bond with other attendees, instead of going with the desire to see what you can get from the other person.
Follow LA Blogs
You'll be amazed at the amount of great bloggers Los Angeles has to offer! They will offer information, tips, and useful advice, and save months of mindless wandering of trying to understand out how to do the right thing. There are people out here that want you to succeed in LA. Search Google for what your passions are and find a blog to your liking. Once you find a blogger that suits your needs you'll be following an online mentor. That will give you great invaluable information.
Realistic Expectations
It's highly likely, you won't make it to super stardom your first year in LA, Agents will not be knocking down your door, and you will not be be in that corner office of your dream job. The first year in LA should be focused on adjusting yourself to the city, finding a place to live, and finding a stable source of income to support your yourself.
Clarity
What originally brought you to LA probably will not be the same thing you actually pursue once you get here. This definitely won't be a problem. I strongly believe that you must figure out what your passions are by trial and error. Many people come to LA wanting to explore multiple career paths including being an actor, producer, writer, or whatever. You must figure out what exactly it is you want to do and go get it with relentless persistence. Soon enough, you will be able to branch off and pursue other endeavors, but you must first focus and create a foundation that will last during your time in Los Angeles.
Eugene Johnson is a writer for [http://www.immovingtola.com]Moving to LA where he provides advice and tips about Los Angeles.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Advice-on-Moving-to-LA&id=6572137] Advice on Moving to LA
So you're moving to the city of Angels! There are literally thousands of people moving to LA each month. To pursue one dream or another. Honestly, it can be hard to become noticed when there are thousands of people attempting to do the same thing you are. Here are a few tips to separate yourself from the crowd.
Networking events
Networking events won't be a life changing affair but they will get you out of the house and amongst your peers who have similar aspirations and if you're lucky, you may even make a valuable connection. It's best to simply attend with an open mind and the goal to form a mutual bond with other attendees, instead of going with the desire to see what you can get from the other person.
Follow LA Blogs
You'll be amazed at the amount of great bloggers Los Angeles has to offer! They will offer information, tips, and useful advice, and save months of mindless wandering of trying to understand out how to do the right thing. There are people out here that want you to succeed in LA. Search Google for what your passions are and find a blog to your liking. Once you find a blogger that suits your needs you'll be following an online mentor. That will give you great invaluable information.
Realistic Expectations
It's highly likely, you won't make it to super stardom your first year in LA, Agents will not be knocking down your door, and you will not be be in that corner office of your dream job. The first year in LA should be focused on adjusting yourself to the city, finding a place to live, and finding a stable source of income to support your yourself.
Clarity
What originally brought you to LA probably will not be the same thing you actually pursue once you get here. This definitely won't be a problem. I strongly believe that you must figure out what your passions are by trial and error. Many people come to LA wanting to explore multiple career paths including being an actor, producer, writer, or whatever. You must figure out what exactly it is you want to do and go get it with relentless persistence. Soon enough, you will be able to branch off and pursue other endeavors, but you must first focus and create a foundation that will last during your time in Los Angeles.
Eugene Johnson is a writer for [http://www.immovingtola.com]Moving to LA where he provides advice and tips about Los Angeles.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Advice-on-Moving-to-LA&id=6572137] Advice on Moving to LA
Monday, December 26, 2011
Magicians Patent Secrets: FREE Magic Patent for Readers Too
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bill_J_Hall]Bill J Hall
For a magician, protecting your inventions is no easy task. In a small secret fellowship, magic tricks and inventions are created, improved upon, and similar thinking pops up too. In addition to those difficulties, the magician inventor faces some serious questions:
Will they even have the money to sue?
Is the magician really protected even if they patent their invention?
Is it worth patenting a creation only to share that with the patent office and others who may find it?
Most magicians choose not to patent their creative inventions. This would make sense since most of them are small time operators and not making riches off of these inventions. However, there are exceptions.
Some magicians, like Howard Thurston, decided to patent a good amount of his creative inventions. David Copperfield and Doug Henning, however, did not.
Mark Wilson (if you remember him from Magic Circus TV specials in the 1970's or Magic Land of Allakazam from the 1960's) did patent a few. Houdini has patents too, but not for magic - for toys!
Some states and situations make it more valuable and logical to seek a magic patent. For example, magic props that are technical in nature and require unique construction can be patented to avoid others from manufacturing and selling the exact same trick for less money or as a competitor when they didn't originate the idea.
For magic that involves secret knowledge only, the magic patent becomes more difficult to protect and use when it comes time to be tested in court. For these reasons, for the most part, magic tricks are not patented unless they are a magic set or game.
What is interesting to me are the really old patents from the 1800's. They take a lot of research to compile, but it is a fascinating look into the magic thinking back then. Of course, the other neat thing is the way they write and the fact that every person in every illustration has a mustache and some have hats. That still brings a chuckle as I explore these.
Probably my favorite magic patents include Howard Thurston's classic magic illusions and his thoughtful contributions to theater special effects. He even contributed a patent on ship construction meant to avoid what happened to the Titanic. He was moved by the disaster to create a solution to that type of situation on the seas!
Modern magicians patent their magic too. This is especially prevalent for higher priced items or items manufactured by larger companies where they market tricks to a broader audience. Magic patents make fascinating reading for magicians - both the older ones from a historical perspective, as well as the newer ones, from a practical perspective. For me, it's like opening a secret vault!
Magic has kept me fascinated for years and I have been doing magic since I was seven. Discovering magic patents is one more area of exploration that every magician should try. In fact, I offer you a FREE magic patent from the 1800's as a reader of this article! It's from 1890 and is a beheading illusion (magic reflects the times for sure in this case).
To get your free patent and read about my magic patent collection, please visit rel=nofollow [http://www.magicpatentbook.com]www.magicpatentbook.com. Enjoy!
Bill Hall is a magician, published author, and a marketing professional. To get a free magic patent and learn more about Bill's magic patent collection, please visit [http://www.magicpatentbook.com]http://www.magicpatenbook.com
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For a magician, protecting your inventions is no easy task. In a small secret fellowship, magic tricks and inventions are created, improved upon, and similar thinking pops up too. In addition to those difficulties, the magician inventor faces some serious questions:
Will they even have the money to sue?
Is the magician really protected even if they patent their invention?
Is it worth patenting a creation only to share that with the patent office and others who may find it?
Most magicians choose not to patent their creative inventions. This would make sense since most of them are small time operators and not making riches off of these inventions. However, there are exceptions.
Some magicians, like Howard Thurston, decided to patent a good amount of his creative inventions. David Copperfield and Doug Henning, however, did not.
Mark Wilson (if you remember him from Magic Circus TV specials in the 1970's or Magic Land of Allakazam from the 1960's) did patent a few. Houdini has patents too, but not for magic - for toys!
Some states and situations make it more valuable and logical to seek a magic patent. For example, magic props that are technical in nature and require unique construction can be patented to avoid others from manufacturing and selling the exact same trick for less money or as a competitor when they didn't originate the idea.
For magic that involves secret knowledge only, the magic patent becomes more difficult to protect and use when it comes time to be tested in court. For these reasons, for the most part, magic tricks are not patented unless they are a magic set or game.
What is interesting to me are the really old patents from the 1800's. They take a lot of research to compile, but it is a fascinating look into the magic thinking back then. Of course, the other neat thing is the way they write and the fact that every person in every illustration has a mustache and some have hats. That still brings a chuckle as I explore these.
Probably my favorite magic patents include Howard Thurston's classic magic illusions and his thoughtful contributions to theater special effects. He even contributed a patent on ship construction meant to avoid what happened to the Titanic. He was moved by the disaster to create a solution to that type of situation on the seas!
Modern magicians patent their magic too. This is especially prevalent for higher priced items or items manufactured by larger companies where they market tricks to a broader audience. Magic patents make fascinating reading for magicians - both the older ones from a historical perspective, as well as the newer ones, from a practical perspective. For me, it's like opening a secret vault!
Magic has kept me fascinated for years and I have been doing magic since I was seven. Discovering magic patents is one more area of exploration that every magician should try. In fact, I offer you a FREE magic patent from the 1800's as a reader of this article! It's from 1890 and is a beheading illusion (magic reflects the times for sure in this case).
To get your free patent and read about my magic patent collection, please visit rel=nofollow [http://www.magicpatentbook.com]www.magicpatentbook.com. Enjoy!
Bill Hall is a magician, published author, and a marketing professional. To get a free magic patent and learn more about Bill's magic patent collection, please visit [http://www.magicpatentbook.com]http://www.magicpatenbook.com
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
All About Casting Calls
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Martin_Swan]Martin Swan
A cast, a word recorded since the early 17th century, is a group of individuals chosen to perform live or recorded performances. A typical cast may consist of actors, dancers, singers or models, based on their talents. Casting is one of the most preliminary processes carried out before production of a live or recorded performance can begin. For this purpose, calls are held.
Depending upon the nature of the role, casting calls may either go out to the general public or to professional actors. The selection procedure for most areas is similar, be it for Community Theater, stage, television or even film production.
After calls are made, individuals who turn up for roles need to be selected. Usually, the casting procedure consists of a set of auditions, which are carried out before a casting panel. The casting panel may consist of directors, producers and choreographers. Performers are tested based on both their individual performances and their performances together as a group before the final selection is made. Once the casting is done, all the selected performers comprise the cast list and finally production on the performance can begin.
Up to two decades ago, the prime medium in which calls were made of print media such as advertisements in newspapers, digests and magazines. Individuals seeking jobs in the entertainment industry often found it difficult in getting casting calls based on their skills. However, with the advent of the World Wide Web, most of that has changed and now several online services and web sites provide casting calls and their listings free of cost.
The most useful aspect of these services is that a seeking individual can get knowledge of casting calls based exclusively on his skills and requirements. Most of these services have separate sections for different types of work in varying fields of the entertainment industry.
For example, a person can register for calls that are solely based on modeling; if he or she wants to perform in reality television shows, then they can simply subscribe to casting calls for Reality TV. People who find TV dramas and serials interesting can register for their relevant calls. It is all based on priority and personal preference. People who want to work in the music industry, create or appear in music videos can do so by simply registering for calls in music. Calls for theater and stage productions can also be subscribed to via these online services, along with film and other types of media.
Casting call-types on these services differ largely from acting to modeling, dancing to singing, to making music, choreography, and even stunt work. Such web sites not only promote employment. They also help talented individuals to get jobs in their areas of interest. Subscriptions to casting calls can be easily made and at cheap, affordable costs. It is an easy and effective way to find work
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A cast, a word recorded since the early 17th century, is a group of individuals chosen to perform live or recorded performances. A typical cast may consist of actors, dancers, singers or models, based on their talents. Casting is one of the most preliminary processes carried out before production of a live or recorded performance can begin. For this purpose, calls are held.
Depending upon the nature of the role, casting calls may either go out to the general public or to professional actors. The selection procedure for most areas is similar, be it for Community Theater, stage, television or even film production.
After calls are made, individuals who turn up for roles need to be selected. Usually, the casting procedure consists of a set of auditions, which are carried out before a casting panel. The casting panel may consist of directors, producers and choreographers. Performers are tested based on both their individual performances and their performances together as a group before the final selection is made. Once the casting is done, all the selected performers comprise the cast list and finally production on the performance can begin.
Up to two decades ago, the prime medium in which calls were made of print media such as advertisements in newspapers, digests and magazines. Individuals seeking jobs in the entertainment industry often found it difficult in getting casting calls based on their skills. However, with the advent of the World Wide Web, most of that has changed and now several online services and web sites provide casting calls and their listings free of cost.
The most useful aspect of these services is that a seeking individual can get knowledge of casting calls based exclusively on his skills and requirements. Most of these services have separate sections for different types of work in varying fields of the entertainment industry.
For example, a person can register for calls that are solely based on modeling; if he or she wants to perform in reality television shows, then they can simply subscribe to casting calls for Reality TV. People who find TV dramas and serials interesting can register for their relevant calls. It is all based on priority and personal preference. People who want to work in the music industry, create or appear in music videos can do so by simply registering for calls in music. Calls for theater and stage productions can also be subscribed to via these online services, along with film and other types of media.
Casting call-types on these services differ largely from acting to modeling, dancing to singing, to making music, choreography, and even stunt work. Such web sites not only promote employment. They also help talented individuals to get jobs in their areas of interest. Subscriptions to casting calls can be easily made and at cheap, affordable costs. It is an easy and effective way to find work
We provide the best info about [http://www.casting-call.us/]casting call and [http://www.casting-call.us/]casting calls. For further details please visit the provided links.
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