As a former Casting Director at Nickelodeon and the founder of DPD Casting, Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick shares her expertise on everything from the importance of training and finding an agent, to debunking common voiceover misconceptions (hint: it’s all about the acting!).
She also dives into the technical necessities of a home setup, the evolving impact of AI in the industry and her passion for promoting diversity in casting. Tune in for practical tips and insights to kickstart or advance your voiceover career!
The episode covers:
- Essential advice for actors on how to successfully break into and navigate the voiceover industry, including training, securing representation, and setting up your home studio.
- Insider perspectives on common voiceover misconceptions, the impact of AI, and the importance of diversity in casting.
- Practical tips and strategies for warming up, preparing slates, and understanding key casting terminology to enhance their voiceover auditions.
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Episode Preview: Voice Over Career Advice from Nickelodeon Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick
Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick: I think it’s just about having a little bit of training under your belt, knowing the terminology, understanding how to work with a mic and also–you do really need to have some sort of at-home setup if you want to do voice over. You don’t need a ready-to-go full booth and broadcast quality. But you need to have something where you’re able to record from home and audition. Or maybe if it’s a sort of a DIY booking, you want to be able to build your credits, so you want to be able to do that from home. Because especially since the pandemic, there’s a real influx of work that requires a home studio. Even if it’s a basic home studio.
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