5 Tips for finding voice actors on Voxing Pro

Posted by Ginger Johnson on Mar 15, 2019 2:36:40 PM

Search and cast voice actors on Voxing Pro

Voxing Pro makes it possible for voice actors create personalised and professional profiles visible to everyone! Voice talents can upload audio and video samples along with a myriad of professional information and voice characteristics. But how exactly can site visitors and audiovisual professionals find their page?

 

1- Using the Voxing Pro search bar

Voxing Pro’s search engine allows visitors to search for voice actors registered on the platform by name, movie titles, and actors and characters they've dubbed.

 

2 - Via the casting tool used by producers and artistic directors

Registered Artistic Directors and Producers have private access to the Voxing Pro meta voice search engine. Our technology allows for ultra-precise searches based on:

Precise voice characteristics:  medium-hoarse female voice, French male voice, aged 40–50 years old, advertising...

Keywordsdocumentary, Nicole Kidman, Batman, advertising, Assassin’s Creed…

Audio and Video tags: BMW, Canon, video game, specific audio books...

3 - On search engines such as Google.com

Thanks to our search engine referencing technology, your page is very well referenced in search engines. People and producers looking for you will be able to find you by doing a search directly in the search engines. You can test it yourself! Just type your name in Google, and the link of your Voxing Pro page will appear in the very first results.

 

4 - On the Voxing Pro homepage

You may have noticed on the Voxing Pro homepage that voice actors profiles will appear randomly. Website visitors are only one click away from actors profiles. An eye-catching pic will get you more clicks...that's a good reason to carefully select your headshot..

 

5 - By word of mouth

A Voxing Pro page surely is the best business card : it’s clear, it’s beautiful, it highlights an actor's best works, and it’s easily sharable. So be sure to share it on all your social networks, on your website, at the bottom of your emails… and to talk about it!

When agents or producers ask to see your work, or to be sent some of your audio samples, don't hesitate to send them your page url. They'll surely be impressed by your interactive and updated portfolio, and most importantly, be able to easily share it later themselves!

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5 Tips to get your profile seen in casting search results

Posted by Ginger Johnson on Mar 14, 2019 3:17:03 PM

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You've uploaded amazing audio and video samples, your photos are professional, your profile looks great! So why haven't you been contacted for a casting? Here are 5 Tips to make sure your profile shows up in casting searches!

You might be perfect for a voice project, but if your profile doesn't show up in producer and voice director casting search results, chances are slim you'll be contacted to audition

To fully appreciate the 5 Tips we are going to share, you need to think like a producer and ask yourself the following questions:

  • What voice characteristics will be searched every time? 
  • What actor characteristics will they search for every time? 
  • What casting themes are trending? 
  • Are my availabilities updated? 
  • Have I updated my profile to reflect my experience 

Producers and voice directors are busy. Often, they don't have a lot of time to spend on voice casting, one of the most important elements of a project's success. This is why so many of them use Voxing Pro, to find great voice talents quickly! 

filmmaker-2838935Our voice meta search engine allows them to rapidly filter talent profiles by: 

  • References of films, original actors, characters, brands...
  • General talent characteristics: gender, languages, accents...
  • Specific talent voice characteristics: type of voice, voice age brackets...
  • Audio sample and video categories: broadcast, demo, mock-up, emotion, role, interpretation...
  • If your samples haven't been categorised, they won't show up in search results.

 

Our 5 Top Tips for optimising your Voxing Pro profile to increase profile views and get your voice hear in casting searches: 

1. Correctly categorise your audio samples

It is critical to correctly categorise every single audio sample you showcase on your profile.

Remember the screens that popped up when you started categorising your samples? We weren't just being curious :) When you categorised the samples, this information was integrated into the casting tools used by casters. Take your time to accurately categorise your samples, otherwise they won't show up in searches.

Many actors quickly tag samples with 3 or 4 categories in order to submit their profiles for validation as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, they often neglect to optimise the categorisation after they've been validated and published on the platform.

Name your files wisely and remember to include brand names, movie names, video game names, audio book names, etc., these tags help in searches too!

 

2. Categorise your video samples

Video samples can be just as powerful as audio samples in helping you get an audition. Videos present you "in action", and often serve as a "tipping point" when a producer is hesitating between talents.

Are your videos meticulously categorised? Will the producer find your video corresponds to the categories you've specified? We recommend taking a look at the different categories requested for videos, then taking the time to watch your videos, taking notes of different categorisations that may apply.

As with your audio files, don't forget the importance of the video's name for searches by keywords.

 

3. Photo Selection

We strongly recommend using professional photos. If you are unable to provide professional photos, be sure the photos you upload are high resolution, clear and "clean". By clean, we mean there shouldn't be clutter, keep the focus on you. Use this tool to convey a sense of who you are. Do you want to appear fun loving, professional, eccentric....?

Your photos are the first opportunity you have to grab a producer's attention. They quickly scan actor search results and click on professional photos that stand our from the rest. They will not take the time to click on every talent, your photo is your chance to get your foot in the door - make the most of it!

  • Your avatar (headshot) shows up in casting results. Make sure this image is a close-up and your face is not covered by your hair. Photos where actors are looking directly at the lens have a higher click rate. Most actors are not wearing bright colors - you might consider a picture where you are so you stand out!
  • Your cover image is the big image on the top of your Voxing Pro public profile. Actors with paid subscriptions can personalise this photo, and we suggest publishing a different image than your avatar in this prime space. Actors with FREE subscriptions have a default image published that cannot be modified (the same image is used on every FREE subscription).
  • "My Photos" is where you should upload a maximum of photos that show you in different scenarios and "in action"! If you have pictures of yourself working in a studio, make sure you include a few.

As with audio and video files, don't forget to categorise your photos! 

 

4. Update your profile to match trending casting searches

You were wondering what the statistics you see on your dashboard were all about? Take a closer look at the "Most played categories on Voxing Pro" (top right of your statistics dashboard if you have a paid plan). As does every industry, different sectors casting voice talents have low and high seasons. By showcasing samples that correspond to casting trends and categorising them correctly, you increase the probability of your profile getting viewed and your voice heard.

 

5. Availabilities

As you have probably noticed, voice directors and producers have a tendency to cast last minute. Our availability filter is used often! Always keep your availabilities updated to make sure they know you're free.

You can also update availabilities directly from our mobile app (available on Apple Store and Google Play).

Topics: Agents, Voice Actors, Producers

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