So, as some of you may have seen, I got the voice over gig! Yesterday I spent some time at Rumblestrip recording the copy. This session covered a series of regional spots for Bay State College, which I didn’t know much about. However, since they liked my college sound I got to learn more about the school and meet some nice folks in the process. The studio was more crowded than I was used to, but everyone was friendly. In attendance were:
- the freelance writer
- two guys from the ad agency
- two people from Bay State College
- Tom (the engineer)
After some handshakes all around and a quick perusal of the finalized copy, I stepped into the booth and Tom and I worked on the levels. In a little less than half an hour we had all spots down and rough cuts of each one hammered out. Playback after the quick-edit is my favorite part, I think: getting to hear the prospective final version; which wilds were used; which take was preferred. I learn a little more about me and about the profession each time I get to work.
One of the things I like about voice over is the casual nature of the profession. I still get to be the professional me I enjoy and everyone outside the booth (in most cases) is professional yet laid-back. It makes work fun!
The rumor is these spots will be making their debut sometime next week. I’m not sure on what stations they’ll air, but once I have the final versions I’ll post some samples here.
Congrats to you, my sister Muse!! If I hear the spot on my radio station (WFNX) I’ll let you know. And I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed that you get the commuter gig as well.
With affection – Maria Dance Muse