Voice-Over Demo Production
The voice-over industry is ever-changing. Everyone is getting in the game. This means that a top quality VO Demo is more important than ever. It needs to be a strong, crisp, bold snapshot of who you are as a Voice Talent. Whether you are with an agent, on your own, or both, your demo is the first impression anyone has of you. It can help you get signed with an agent and book (more) work both inside and outside of the agency ecosystem.
Tom Hambleton has been recording, editing, mixing and coaching voice-over demos for over 20 years. He is truly a professional listener with superior skills in vocal recording, voice editing, and commercial mixing.
“I know that every time I suggest to one of our talent to use Undertone’s VO Demo Services, I will get an excellent, stand-out product that makes them (and us) sound their best!”
“Typically I wouldn’t write this kind of email, but as a voice talent, I was stunned to hear such bold clarity and beautiful eq on the narration…it’s exactly the type of clean polish I would like to send out.”
Since 2016, Tom has been co-hosting workshops (along with Beth Chaplin) in the art of voice-over in which he’s not only applied his deep knowledge of the craft, but gained tremendous additional insight into what makes for a successful, bookable read. He knows how to coach you to make you sound your best. From his experience in selecting the best takes, to his tasteful music choices, to his strategic ordering of spots, and on to his expertise in the final mix polish and mastering, he’s got what it takes to make a competitive, world-class demo!
Plus, he can enlist the expertise of other veteran Voice Actors and Coaches if you’d like additional coaching and guidance through this entire process. Please see the bios and links to our coaching colleagues below.
“I’ve worked with Tom on a number of voice over projects over the years including putting together voice over demos. I deeply appreciate Tom’s insightful direction in bringing out authenticity in the read. He helps make connections that bring deeper meaning to the script and his supportive approach enables fuller exploration of possibility. If you want a great demo - Tom’s your man.”
“My experience with the team at Undertone along with Beth Chaplin was amazing. They patiently guided me through my first demo from script choices, to my all-important recording session, to the music selection all the way down to the strategic placement of each spot in the final demo order. They do an incredible job of straddling the line between boosting confidence and constructively offering alternate ways to approach a read. I appreciated every minute of the demo process and highly recommend them.”
DEMO EXAMPLES
“Identifying the right studio to produce your VO demo can be a difficult decision, but with over 25 years in the industry, Tom understands the history, trends and changes in this business. He’s not only incredibly talented as a sound designer and composer, he’s able to put you at ease in the booth and direct you in a way that captures the performances necessary for a great demo. I highly recommend Tom to produce your next demo; he’s multi-talented and awesome to work with”
VO DEMO PACKAGES
We offer an array of demo package options:
For those who have pieces already recorded (pre-recorded) and/or fully produced:
Option 1 - Editing and Mastering of Finished Spots. $150 per demo.
If you have a handful of finished pieces and you just need them put into an ear-catching order, balanced against each other, and polished into a presentable whole.
Includes three rounds of revisions.
Two rounds with you.
One with your agent.
If more revisions are needed, a fee of $50/round will apply.
Option 2 - Editing and Mastering of Finished + Unfinished (but pre-recorded) Spots. $200-300 per demo (depending*).
Option 1 plus you have a few unfinished (voice only) recordings that need editing and music added.
These pieces could have been recorded elsewhere or at your home studio.
I will finish them like a real spot!
*Price depends on how many unfinished pieces and music costs.
I will order and blend them into a whole new demo.
Option 3 - Editing and Mastering of Unfinished (but pre-recorded) Spots. $400 per demo.
Option 1 plus
This option is for when you have a handful of already recorded spots that do not have music and have not been mixed or edited into a demo order.
For those who need to record new pieces:
Option 4 - Recording a couple new, plus Editing and Mastering of other Finished + Unfinished Spots. $500 per demo.
This option is for when you have a handful of pre-recorded spots and a few finished spots.
And need to record a couple new ones to round out the demo.
Full Demo Production:
Option 5 - Full Demo Production. $800 per demo.
This includes:
2 hour record
Coaching during session
1 hour music search
1 hour edit
Music Costs (which can total $200-300 — remember, there are generally 5-6 spots in a demo)
1 hour Final Mix
Includes three rounds of revisions as listed in Option 1
Afterward, if you are not signed to an agent, we will have a 30-60 minute consultation about your options.
Option 6 - Full Demo Production + Additional Professional Coach. $1000 per demo.
This includes all the items in Opt 5, but with additional Pro Coach.
Also includes 2 meetings —via phone, zoom, or in-person - to review and develop script choices.
Option 7 - Full Demo Production, Script Assistance, Additional Professional VO Coach. $1250 per demo.
All the services included in Opt 6, plus an added, veteran VO Coach.
Afterward, if you are not signed to an agent, we will have a 30-60 minute consultation about your options.
Option 8 - Full Demo Production, Script Assistance, Additional Coach, 2 lead-up coaching sessions. $1500 per demo
All the services included in Opt 7, plus two 30-minute Zoom sessions to coach your reads in advance of the Demo Recording as well as further insight into how the VO game is being played and what you can do to try to find more VO Work.
Afterward, if you are not signed to an agent, we will have a 30-60 minute consultation about your options.
If you are still unsure, confused, or need some different options, feel free to contact us and we will work with you to find a package that fits you and your situation.
Additional Coaches
Beth Chaplin
Beth has made her living in the Twin Cities as an actor and voice-over artist for over 25 years. She has been seen or heard in hundreds of commercials and thousands of industrial and corporate programs. (Clients include 3M, Purina, Boston Scientific, General Mills, Medtronic, Ecolab, Target, Best Buy, Novartis, Fisher Investments, C.H. Robinson and many, many more.)
Beth frequently teaches voiceover and on-camera acting (including at the University of Minnesota) - and has coached dozens and dozens of voiceover demos.
Her book, The Acting Biz: A Career Guide to the Twin Cities is available on Amazon and at your local library. (The second edition is in the works!)
Mark Benninghofen
As a nationally recognized voice over artist, Mark Benninghofen has been in demand for commercial, promotional, business-to-business and industrial/educational voice over for three decades. He has lent his voice to over 4,500 television and radio commercials for top brands like Coca Cola, Pizza Hut, Hormel, Best Buy, Time Magazine, Purina, Timex, Allianz, Miller Lite, American Express, Burger King and H&R Block.
From the other side of the mic, Mark has written and produced hundreds of commercials that garnered numerous Association, Clio and London International awards.
And Mark has directed many a VO Demo by gifted talent in the Twin Cities.
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