The Pros and Cons of Having Your Own Studio Setup
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Join Voice Over Expert Doriane Elliott in her podcast, "The Pros and Cons of Having Your Own Studio Setup." It's more complicated than you may think! Doriane encourages you to consider the technical side with regard to audio recording equipment (and its use) in addition to self-direction... a must when working from home without the benefit of a director.
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Voice Over Expert Doriane Elliott
Doriane Elliott has been a highly successful New York casting director for over ten years. Working at Phantom Audio, a state of the art audio production recording studio, Doriane has cast more than 1,000 commercials, from promos to local radio spots to memorable national television campaigns. Doriane's precise awareness of the clients needs combined with her industry and talent contacts has earned her a respected position where she continues to work with New York City's top talent on a weekly basis.
Doriane is also an experienced teacher and private coach, offering classes in-studio at Phantom Audio, and at the Performers' Option. Doriane accepts small groups of students for full six week intensive courses, and trains actors on a one-on-one basis. All courses/private lessons cover every detail the actor encounters from the moment they walk in the door of the casting session to the moment they leave.
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Doriane is a very knowledgeable, talented actor, producer and casting director. She's great to work with and one can only gain by what she has to say.
Great Podcast Doriane! You really speak the truth.
I support people who are trying to figure out this home studio stuff.
Please visit my website and drop me a note if Doriane is speaking to YOU.
Terrific suggestions. I'll use the audition physician, great idea. Thank you!
This is one of the best podcasts that I have heard. There are definitely some very valid points. To someone like myself who is just coming into the industry I feel as though it was the best advice. I have a finished demo and it was one of the hardest things to do on my own. Self direction is difficult because you really have to listen for and talk at the same time. I am definitely going to be a user of the audition physician!!
Thanks Doriane and Voices.com!!
Wow. Doriane Elliott gives good podcast.
She's clear & concise, and MAKES SENSE. All the information in this podcast is usable TODAY.
Now...I just need to figure out how to book LIVE VO classes with her...some 250 miles from my home base.
I WILL find a way...I WILL!
Thank you, Doriane!
As a newbie to V.O. , It is great to hear someone tell me its not easy to set up a great home studio, because i have done it, and she is right, its not EASY because you have to learn how the program works that you intend on using in addition to a whole host of other things one must LEARN. What i found is that WORKING your own home studio can take you out of the creative process of acting if you are constantly having to learn how to technically get something done on the P.C.etc. So if you choose to do so make sure your bring an extra bag of PATIENCE with you on your journey and research what others are using ! Thank you Doriane Elliott for your upfront approach to V.O. I wanted your feedback on the idea of creating my own Home studio demo, then passing it on to a friend in the business for review before submitting it to an agency etc.. My friend is Pat Fraley and he has been doing this stuff for years and is a great person that will give honest feedback.
Your comment on my Set- Up would be appreciated if you find the time.
My studio SET-UP - (I will include some ballpark pricing for others thinking of creating there own studio )
P.C. 2gb $ Retail - $500 - $1000
mic - Russian Made Octava 319 condenser $700 ? (pawn shop-$80.00)
Preamp - Presonus Tubepre - $130
Program - Adobe Audition (formerly known as Cool Edit Pro) $300
Sound Card - Delta 1010LT - 10-In/10-Out PCI Virtual Studio $250
+ Cables, mic stand etc.. $200
TY D, look forward to hearing from you or anyone else reading this. Peace ~R.J.~