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  • Here are rates given as examples on Voices.com. I am new myself, but this could be a reference or starting point for you. Hope it helps.

    Radio Commercials and Radio Commercial Voices
    Radio Commercials
    Description Time $
    Radio Commercial: Local / Regional :15, :30 or :60
    200
    Radio Commercial: New York, LA, Chicago :15, :30 or :60 300
    Radio Commercial : National Network :15, :30 or :60 1000
    Radio Station Promotion / Station Imaging :05, 15 or :30 200
    Public Service Announcement on Radio :15, :30 or :60 200


    Information Definition
    A radio commercial (often called an advert in the United Kingdom, or a spot to people in the business) is a form of advertising in which goods, services, organizations, ideas, etc. are promoted via the medium of radio. Many commercials are produced by an outside ad agency or radio production company and, airtime is purchased from a station or network in exchange for sponsorship of its programming.

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    How do you Budget for a Voice Over?


    Television Commercials and Television Commercial Voices
    Television Commercials
    Description Time $
    Television Commercial: Local / Regional :15, :30 or :60
    300
    Television Commercial: New York, LA, Chicago :15, :30 or :60 500
    Television Commercial : National Network :15, :30 or :60 2000
    Television Station Promotion / Station Imaging :05, 15 or :30 300
    Public Service Announcement on Television :15, :30 or :60 300


    Information Definition
    A television advertisement, advert or commercial is a form of advertising in which goods, services, organizations, ideas, etc. are promoted via the medium of television. Most commercials are produced by an outside advertising agency and airtime is purchased from a Media Agency or direct from the TV channel or network.

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    What's a Good Length for Ad Copy?


    Business Presentations and Corporate Videos
    Business and Corporate Videos
    Description Time $
    Non-Broadcast Industrial Recordings Per minute 100
    00 to 05 minutes 300
    06 to 15 minutes 500
    16 to 30 minutes 750
    31 to 45 minutes 1000
    46 to 60 minutes
    1500
    60 + minutes Request quote


    Information Definition
    Industrials are non-broadcast audio recordings such as educational and corporate training programs, public relations and sales programs

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    How to Attract the Best Voice Talent to Your Project!


    Telephone System Recording, Voicemail and On-Hold Messages
    Telephone System Recordings
    Description Time $
    Non-Broadcast Industrial Recordings Per minute 100
    00 to 05 minutes 300
    06 to 15 minutes 500
    16 to 30 minutes 750
    31 to 45 minutes 1000
    46 to 60 minutes
    1500
    60 + minutes Request quote


    Information Definition
    In telephony, interactive voice response, or IVR, is a phone technology that allows a computer to detect voice and touch tones using a normal phone call. The IVR system can respond with pre-recorded or dynamically generated audio to further direct callers on how to proceed.

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    Sara Mendes da Costa : The Voice of Time for British Telecom's Speaking Clock.


    Narration and Documentaries
    Narration for Documentaries
    Description Time $
    Non-Broadcast Industrial Recordings Per minute 100
    00 to 05 minutes 300
    06 to 15 minutes 500
    16 to 30 minutes 750
    31 to 45 minutes 1000
    46 to 60 minutes
    1500
    60 + minutes Request quote


    Information Definition
    A narrator is an entity within a story that tells the story to the reader. It is one of three entities responsible for story-telling of any kind. The others are the author and the reader or audience.

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    NASA and Microsoft Vista Narrator, Joins Voices.com


    Educational Videos, Teaching CD-roms, e-Learning
    Educational Videos and E-Learning Modules
    Description Time $
    Non-Broadcast Educational Recordings 1 Hour recording session
    300
    Each additional hour 100


    Information Definition
    Electronic learning or E-learning is a general term used to refer to computer-enhanced learning. It is used interchangeably in so many contexts that it is critical to be clear what one means when one speaks of 'eLearning'. In many respects, it is commonly associated with the field of advanced learning technology, which deals with both the technologies and associated methodologies in learning using networked and/or multimedia technologies.

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    China, while an economic power, is also a linguistic power and taking advantage of e-learning to building knowledge.


    Audiobooks, audio books and books on tape
    Audiobooks
    Description Time $
    Interactive Media and Multimedia Recordings 1 Hour recording session
    300
    Each additional hour 100


    Information Definition
    An audiobook is a recording of the contents of a book read aloud. The term "books on tape" is frequently used as a synonym for audiobooks, but cassette tapes are no longer the dominant media for audiobooks. In 2005, Cassette-tape sales made up roughly 16% of the audiobook market, with CDs sales accounting for 74% of the market, and downloadable audio books accounting for approximately 9%.

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    Get the Skinny on The Audiobook Market.


    Podcasts and podcasting voices
    Podcasts
    Description Time $
    Podcast Commercial :15, :30
    150
    Podcast Bumpers and Sweepers :15, :30 or :60
    150
    Interactive Media and Multimedia Recordings 1 Hour recording session
    300
    Each additional hour 100


    Information Definition
    file, or a related collection of such files, which is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and personal computers. The term, like "radio", can refer either to the content itself or to the method by which it is syndicated; the latter is also termed podcasting. The host or author of a podcast is often called a podcaster.

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    Looking for more info on starting a podcast? Download your free copy of the Small Business Podcasting Kit.


    Character and Cartoon Voice Actors
    Cartoons
    Description Time $
    Interactive Media and Multimedia Recordings 1 Hour recording session
    300
    Each additional hour 100


    Information Definition
    Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters including those in feature films, television series, and animated shorts. An individual who performs such voice-only roles is known as a voice actor or actress or as a voice artist. Voice acting may also involve singing, although a second voice actor is sometimes cast as the character's singing voice.

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    Children's Cartoon Voice Acting Workshops.


    Video game voices for xbox, playstation, gamecube voiceovers
    Video Games
    Description Time $
    Interactive Media and Multimedia Recordings 1 Hour recording session
    300
    Each additional hour 100


    Information Definition
    A video game is a game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. An individual who performs such voice-only roles is known as a voice actor and provides the voices for animated characters, doing voice-overs in video games, dubbed foreign language games, and other forms of online entertainment.

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    Could Ad Profits Boost Video Game Budgets?
    Interview: Voice Acting in Video Games


    Movie Trailer Voices
    Movie Trailers
    Description Time $
    Television Commercial: Local / Regional :15, :30 or :60
    300
    Television Commercial: New York, LA, Chicago :15, :30 or :60 500
    Television Commercial : National Network :15, :30 or :60 2000
    Internet Movie Trailer :15, :30 or :60 300


    Information Definition
    Trailers or previews are film advertisements for films that will be exhibited in the future at a cinema, on whose screen they are shown. The term "trailer" comes from their having originally been shown at the end of a film programme. That practice did not last long, because patrons tended to leave the theater after the films ended, but the name has stuck. Trailers are now also shown before the film.

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    How Do You Want Your Audio Delivered?

    Notes

    - Rates are in US Dollars and include Full Buy-Outs and session fees.
    - Rates are for finished dry voice only. Any post-production required is additional (approx. $100/hr)
    - All rates are for reference only. Each talents reserves the right to charge their own fees.

    Mike
  • Sorry, I jumped in there asking for advice already. It seemed that when I turned fifty I hit my stride. I am pathologically creative and am one of those (I'm sure you have all heard it before)"voices". I also have an acting and writing background which at this stage in my life has come out in the forms of VO, writing copy, writing - including my first children's book called Now Can I Have A Dog? and stepped back on the stage a couple of weeks ago doing stand up comedy again. But this VO thing, although seems to be something that I would excell in, has been nothing...my only auditions have been through voicees.com, but it has been 7 months now and zip. But summer is here and my other job is medical insurance examiner (I go and draw blood and get urine samples along with medical questionare and vitals) keeps me busy. I know, my job really sucks, but I just like to needle people. So I have kind of shelved the VO thing while I am busy doing book signings, writing, and now stand up again.
    But I got this email requesting me to do an audio book and I am up for the work but I don't know what to charge. I would really apreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
  • I have been contacted to respond to an offer to do an audio book. I haven't even had a paid VO gig yet. I haven't a clue of how to price this kind of job. Any suggestions?
  • Hey,

    Does anyone know of any VO Networking events in the Tri-State area coming up any time soon. It would be great to meet with layers, agents, other VO talent and people behind the mic and boards to get some one-on-one Q & A. I Love the virtual but I need the face-to- face. Joi, you should put something together.
  • Wanted to share my new website with you. I am still tweaking it, but here it is so far. http://doublemproductions.info/
  • and WELCOME,no doubt this TEXAS HEAT will sit you down.
  • Ok, just a little late but hey takes awhile for the word to reach the Gulf, has something to do with the heat index. But i am here...{:
  • WOOOO HOOOO Newbie News is alive again. Thanks and continue,share anything,even your day.I hope all is well with everyone.
  • Check Ebay also. I got some great buys there! Rode NT-2A Mic $200, MBox Mini & Pro Tools $210, Samson Monitors $100.
  • Thanks guys for all the input. I didn't think about the reverse engineering. Thanks Bryan for the list and CB, you and I think alike! You have to be as resourcesful as possible. I had a friend who managed a music store and he was able to give me some great discounts when I purchased my keyboard and the cakewalk app. But that was a long time ago and the store has since closed. I'll let you guys know what I come up with.
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