You're listening to Voice Acting Mastery, episode number 28.

Welcome to the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with Crispin Freeman.

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information to help you portray characters in animation, video games, and beyond. And now

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Hi there, my name is Crispin Freeman, and I'll be your guide through the world of voice acting.

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In this episode, I want to talk about voiceover demos.

Demos are one of the most important and at the same time most misunderstood components of a voice acting career.

Your demo is important because it represents you as a voice actor.

It's your calling card, in the same way that an on-camera actor uses a headshot to represent him or herself.

However, many people, especially those just starting out voice acting,

misunderstand what it takes to make a good demo,

and end up falling into at least one of the following three major demo mistakes.

Let me help you avoid those pitfalls.

And now, the feature segment.

First things first, what is a demo?

A demo is an audio recording that showcases your abilities as a voice actor.

It is a demonstration of what you are capable of as a performer

so that prospective clients can see if you're appropriate for their project.

A demo is also necessary in helping you find an agent.

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