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Question about Resumes?
« Thread Started on Dec 23, 2009, 4:59pm »

So I am taking a voice acting class next week and they specifically asked us to bring resumes. However, Im kind of new to this whole va-ing stuff so my question to you all is what exactly should you put on your resume like theater stuff /fandubs/etc?

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« Reply #1 on Dec 23, 2009, 5:10pm »

I wouldn't worry too much for a class about how much is on your resume, I'm sure your coach is just looking to see where everyone is coming from.

Include your favorite credits that will fit on one page clearly (I use 10 pt font with large margins to separate sections). Since it's a voice acting class, absolutely include your fan dub work, every bit of experience counts and it may even be a great conversation starter.

I would also include a section for any related training you've had, other acting classes and such. And for special skills, include any sound effects you can do (baby cry, animal sounds, and if you're versatile like the guy from Police Academy, definitely mention it!), and maybe a couple accents if you have had specific experience with them.

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Re: Question about Resumes?
« Reply #2 on Dec 23, 2009, 6:14pm »

Dec 23, 2009, 5:10pm, vinceeaton wrote:

absolutely include your fan dub work

o_o; I beg to differ if people have plans of showing said resume to agencies and studios (to the coach, it should be so-so to show 'em where you're coming from). Every bit of experience counts (like saying "2 years of voice acting training" being in the same ballpark as "2 years of voicing for online projects")... But oy, cringe-worthy things happen when you voiced for an already officially voiced character and with the "who knows" factor about and more VA's going into directing, things might get ugly fast if they get a hold of your resume.

I have to say, resumes are a tricky beast though. Various professional VA's have different opinions on them, leaning especially towards "You don't really need them since VA work isn't quite like camera work, but they're pretty good to have around".

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Re: Question about Resumes?
« Reply #3 on Dec 23, 2009, 6:57pm »

Put theatre stuff, other classes you've taken, and if you've done any 'well known' original projects online, it doesn't hurt to mention those. I usually just put paid roles, or large original project roles on resumes I bring to workshops.
Honestly it depends on the workshop, if they're asking you to bring it with you, it's possibly to show to agents, etc if they like you. If they ask for it before hand, it's usually so they know what kind of copy to give you.
Is it a one day workshop, or a weekly class?

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Re: Question about Resumes?
« Reply #4 on Dec 23, 2009, 10:25pm »

I would mention that you have significant experience voice acting online for "audio dramas and original animation projects" if you have done radioplays and Flash. That's what I did on my very early resumes before I had any professional work. :]

Like others said, be sure to mention ANY acting or voice related training you've had in the past, such as theatre classes or even singing lessons. Since it's for a class I wouldn't stress too much about this---I think your teacher probably just wants a better idea of how experienced each student is so s/he can set a general level for the class or work with you guys individually a little more based on where you're at.

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Re: Question about Resumes?
« Reply #5 on Dec 24, 2009, 9:10am »

Thanks for the correction Hnilmik, my bad. Don't include work that already belongs to another actor, but original flash animations should be mentioned, I feel. They're not the best credits you can have on a resume, but they're better than turning in a blank sheet of paper. I feel everyone has to start somewhere. As an example, I may not have been in a tv show, but I have done several original student film projects, so I know my way around a set. While they're not the best credits in the world to convince an agent or casting director I know what I'm doing, it's better than having never acted for camera before.

Paid roles should always come first, but we're not all so lucky as to have a full resume of paid gigs.

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Re: Question about Resumes?
« Reply #6 on Jan 25, 2010, 5:49pm »

Thanks for all the tips everyone!
I took the class and it went really well. Im glad to have known not to have put fandubs on there considering one guy did that and he got a 10 minute lecture on why fandubs should never leave your video camera and put on youtube and what not. Sure, my resume proably wasnt the best but I am a beginner and so was the rest of the class so that was proably to be expected.

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