Everyday VOpreneur with Marc Scott

Are you ready to find out just how wide-ranging of a genre medical narration is? Debbie Irwin joins the show to talk about her transition from Wall Street (she has thoughts on $TSLA) to voice over and the rise of medical narration as a huge and lucrative genre.

She breaks down all the sub-genres that fall under the medical narration genre, gives tips on putting together the right demo, what makes a great medical narrator, where to look for this work, and she even touches on who to contact! It's ALL in this interview.

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Websters Medical Dictionary - https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical

Cambridge Medical Dictionary - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/medical

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• Medical narration is a broad genre that includes various subgenres such as medical commercials, corporate scripts, anthem scripts, explainers, e-learning, mechanism of action and disease animations, ISI, and medical device.
• Understanding the structure, unique words, and context of each script is crucial in delivering an effective medical narration.
• Improv skills can be beneficial in narration, helping voice actors feel comfortable, be flexible, and get out of their heads.
• Having a medical background can be an advantage in medical narration, but it doesn't guarantee success and it isn't a requirement.
• Skills needed for medical narration include sounding intelligent, understanding complex scripts, and being able to interpret and deliver medical terminology accurately.
• When creating a medical narration demo, it's important to showcase range, accuracy, and the ability to handle different types of medical content.
• Medical narration continues to be a lucrative genre, as the demand for accurate and human-delivered medical information remains high.

What would you like to put on your Wish List for Santa Claus? Maybe a new microphone? A new interface? Some other voice over studio upgrade?

George the Tech has plenty of ideas for you if you're trying to decide what you'd like to ask for this holiday season.

He offers up suggestions for mics, interfaces, software and plugins, and he even had one suggestion I had never thought about before but now I know I want to ask for!

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• Black Friday deals can significantly benefit studio upgrades.
• Affordable microphones can perform well in professional settings.
• Be cautious of counterfeit products in the market.
• AI technology is revolutionizing audio production tools.
• Tech splurges can enhance studio setups but should be researched.
• Sound Check service helps evaluate audio quality and processing.
• Investing in quality tools can save time and improve results.

Imagine my surprise when I showed up to watch The Famous Online Casting Panel at VO Atlanta recently and found Jay O'Connor, the Interim CEO of Voices.com sitting on stage preparing to take questions.

The panel did NOT disappoint.

Thank you, J. Michael Collins for organizing it, and the Anna Collins for making it a part of the VO Atlanta lineup.

A lot of voice actors have some pretty strong feelings about Voices[dot]com (myself included), and most of those feelings are not positive. Previous management seemingly did everything humanly possible to alienate the voice over community... their very customers... through unethical business practices.

Many top talent abandoned the site, and representatives from Voices[dot]com were basically ousted from participating in industry events.

Is that about to change?

I'll confidently say, a first step has been taken.

In this episode, I share a few thoughts and takeaways from the panel, along with a cautious optimism for changes to come that started with an apology to the community from the CEO.

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Maybe Online Casting sites don't hate you after all? We may hate the algorithms and the business practices and the Terms of Use on some of these sites, but what if that's not the real reason you're not booking and finding success with these platforms?

Brad Hyland is a very successful voice actor, and online casting is one of the places he's booking consistently. He reached out after the "Online Casting Sites Hate You" episode and said he wanted to make a counterpoint. I welcomed his perspective and knew I'd learn something.

The sites may be flawed, but if you're not booking, it may not be their fault. Brad and I dive deeper into what voice actors need to understand about how these sites work, and how to make them work.

Brad Hyland Website: americanvoicepower.com
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• Personal responsibility is key in succeeding on online casting sites.
• Investing in coaching and training can improve performance on casting sites and help voice actors stand out in a competitive marketplace.
• Trends in the industry change quickly, and voice actors need to adapt.
• Certain flaws and frustrations exist with casting sites, but they can still be valuable tools.
• Building relationships with clients and providing exceptional customer service can lead to repeat business.

In this conversation, Marc Scott chats with the V123 Pros, Katherine Tole and Natasha Marchewka.

They address issues such as the relationship between voice actors and online casting platforms, the importance of understanding the Voice123 algorithm, and the effectiveness of upgrading membership tiers.

They also discuss the role of audition Likes in improving visibility and the importance of strategic auditioning.

The conversation highlights the need for voice actors to adapt to changes in the industry and stay informed about the latest trends and features of online casting platforms.

The V123 Pros also dig into keywords and tagging, search optimization, AI on Voice123 and much more.

Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott

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Key Takeaways from this Episode

• Upgrading membership tiers may not necessarily improve a voice actor's ranking or percentage on Voice123.
• The number of likes and the ratio of liked auditions to total auditions play a significant role in a voice actor's success on Voice123.
• Voice actors should be strategic in their auditioning, focusing on their strengths and targeting specific genres and voice styles.
• Understanding the Voice123 algorithm and using relevant keywords and filters can improve a voice actor's visibility on the platform.
• Stay updated on the latest trends to ensure your samples are relevant and appealing to clients.
• Use keywords that people are actually searching for.
• Choose the membership tier that aligns with your language, demographic, and voice style to optimize your auditions and opportunities.