VOICE OVER SERVICE
L.A. actor D.C. Douglas works on-camera (CSI: Vegas, Charmed, cult indies) & in voice over (Star Wars, Mass Effect, JJBA, Resident Evil). | Con Bookings.
Let’s do this! Please select your subject and fill in the form that appears! (Prefer to go through an agent? Look below.) Most voice over jobs are turned around within 24 hours of booking confirmations (Monday thru Friday).
Casting / Hiring Process:
“Do you mail your mouth via FedEx? I don’t get it.”
Good question, my sarcastic friend. Let me break it down for the folks at home.
Hiring a voice over professional (that would be me) is quite easy. After you’ve been warmed up by watching The Sizzle Reel™ ,playlists, and reading the reviews – just follow these steps:
- Write your script and email it to me along with any voice direction.
- Tell me what your budget is for the voice over. (Be brave, I can take it!)
- I record it, post it online (mp3 and wav or aif) and email you a link to an APPROVAL / INVOICE PAGE.
- You approve the voice over by clicking on the PAY INVOICE button on your APPROVAL / INVOICE PAGE.
- You’re automatically sent to your DOWNLOAD PAGE to claim your artistically arranged audio vibrations!
- We rejoice at the simplicity of it all!
I am also available for Southern California studios, Source Connect and Zoom sessions.
Voiceover Questions:
Like I always say, “Question authority and voice over guys with websites, man!”
“Where do you record?”
I come over to your house. Usually early. Please have coffee and fruit loops ready for me. {TAKE 2} I record in my home studio here in Los Angeles. For you nerdy types, I usually use an AKG414 mic, Presonus amp and edit in ProTools on a sexy Apple computer. There are other goodies involved, but they’re trade secrets.
“Aren’t you union?”
I’m Financial Core which means I work both union and non-union. Union jobs are handled through my Los Angeles agent. If you’d like to take your project union, go here.
“Are you expensive?”
Said the politician to the — oops, never mind. It’s actually all relative. Best thing to do is email your script and VO budget to me. More times than not, your budget will work.
“Will you audition?”
Do you know who I am?! The nerve…. Absolutely! Just ask. Audition audio files are posted online and locked. They can only be listened to via my website.
“What about retakes?”
Re-takes are free. I aim to please. There’s a small fee for rewrites after delivery. After 7 days, it becomes a new job.
“How do I write my script?”
Put in an explosion or car chase within the first two pages. {TAKE 2} Spell phonetically any technical/regional names or words in your script. Please note: humans read faster than they talk. Read it aloud and time it to see if you like it spoken that fast. Also, re-read that last sentence.
“Yo! Didn’t I see you on TV?”
To be honest, I’m not sure what shows you watch. 😉 I do have a whole other on-camera career.
I gotchu, boo.
Imagine having a voice that not only knows your brand sound but also delivers broadcast-quality recordings with a quick turnaround. From a one month trial to year-long partnerships, I can tailor a retainer to fit your corporate needs and budget.
✓ Advertising Agencies and Marketers: Do your campaigns demand regular updates? Our voice over retainer ensures your ads, social media promotions, and commercial tags are always fresh and engaging.
✓ Real Estate Professionals: Take your property walk-throughs to the next level with professional voice overs that captivate potential buyers and set your listings apart.
✓ Automotive Dealerships: Drive sales with dynamic voice overs that highlight new features and promotions, keeping your dealership’s offerings exciting and up-to-date.
✓ Healthcare Organizations: Communicate effectively with patients and staff through clear and comforting voice overs, perfect for instructional videos and patient education.[/box]
Beyond the Hollywood sexiness, my voice has helped enhance national campaigns for major brands like GEICO, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, and Mercedes, as well as corporate giants such as Oracle and Microsoft.
✓ Flexibility: Choose from 1 (trial), 3, 6, or 12-month retainers based on your project needs and budget.
✓ Predictability: Knowing what you’re spending every month for professional voice over can free up your marketing department’s imagination.
✓ Consistency: With regular engagements, I become more attuned to your brand’s voice, delivering consistent results that resonate with your audience.
✓ Speed: Operating from my broadcast-quality studio in Los Angeles , I guarantee a 24-hour turnaround or same day turnarounds, depending on your needs.
✓ Quality: My experience spans 30 years in various industries and media, ensuring that your content is not just heard but remembered.
FOR UNION JOBS
LA Union Jobs
Dean Panaro Talent | (818) 660-0633
NY Union Jobs
Access Talent | (914) 417-8510
NC Union Jobs
ASSP VO | (323) 230-8200
Texas Union Jobs
Sheppard Agency | (631) 332-9550
Northwest Union Jobs
Big Fish NW | (877) 424-4347
Emailing a voice is akin to telegraphing a joke. Everybody gets it.
Voice Over Rates, Studio Specs & Booking Info
D.C. Douglas operates a broadcast-quality Los Angeles home studio, offering fast turnaround for direct non-union projects and seamless remote directed sessions for union bookings.
Studio Specs & Delivery
- Connectivity: Source-Connect Standard, Zoom, Skype, Phone Patch
- Turnaround: Typically 24 hours for non-union auditions and direct bookings (M-F)
- Audio Delivery: RAW or edited, WAV/MP3, up to 48kHz/24-bit
Standard SAG-AFTRA Union Rates (General Guide)
For union projects, D.C. works under standard SAG-AFTRA contracts. While final costs are subject to specific media buys, cycles, and negotiations, general baselines include:
- Television Commercials: Session fee ~$502 + Usage
- Radio Commercials: Session fee ~$282 + Usage
- Video Games: Session fee ~$900 (per 4-hour session) + Usage/Buyouts
- Animation: Session fee ~$1,000 (per episode, 4-hour max)
- Promos: Session fee ~$282–$502 + Usage
Please consult your casting director or D.C.’s union representation for exact, up-to-date quotes based on your project’s specific distribution.
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