If my imgur was working right now, I would've posted a gif of Kenny's face going from depressed to a smile.
And can someone please screengrab that comment? I'm on my phone right now.
I can relate to this a lot. I make fan videos that have gotten quite popular however people don't realize how much time it takes to think of something, create it, upload, and repeat. It takes a lot of time.
"There's a definite sense of entitlement at times."
OH MY GOD YES. That is one of the most relatable and agreeable posts I've read this w… moreeek. I've had people literally "order" me to make a video from a particular series. I dedicate hours of my life and free time to make free entertainment, yet they have the audacity to demand things from me. Disgraceful. Although, I respond to requests with civility.
I can relate to this a lot. I make fan videos that have gotten quite popular however people don't realize how much time it takes to think of something, create it, upload, and repeat. It takes a lot of time.
It depends on the video and how long it is but that number seems pretty accurate to me. It could take me much longer if I'm halfway through and lose interest because I've been working for a few hours. Or if I need to create a specific colouring that matches the tone.
Honestly, I have a lot of respect for people who make videos. I did some amateur filmmaking back in high school. I'd spend days editing a 10-15 minute video and it would still look mediocre as hell. Granted, I was using Windows Movie Maker, but... still. It's tough stuff!
I can relate to this a lot. I make fan videos that have gotten quite popular however people don't realize how much time it takes to think of something, create it, upload, and repeat. It takes a lot of time.
It is! I've been doing it for years now and I'm still learning new techniques and ways to do things. It looks easy when you see a polished version on Youtube but it's not until you sit down to make one yourself that you think, "well crap".
You're an artist, right? One of the reasons I got into editing instead of drawing is because I can't draw to my save my life. It's actually so sad. ;_; I WISH I knew how to draw or else I'd be doing it all the time.
Honestly, I have a lot of respect for people who make videos. I did some amateur filmmaking back in high school. I'd spend days editing a 10… more-15 minute video and it would still look mediocre as hell. Granted, I was using Windows Movie Maker, but... still. It's tough stuff!
Honestly, I have a lot of respect for people who make videos. I did some amateur filmmaking back in high school. I'd spend days editing a 10… more-15 minute video and it would still look mediocre as hell. Granted, I was using Windows Movie Maker, but... still. It's tough stuff!
Windows Movie Maker. I remember those days.
It is! I've been doing it for years now and I'm still learning new techniques and ways to do … morethings. It looks easy when you see a polished version on Youtube but it's not until you sit down to make one yourself that you think, "well crap".
You're an artist, right? One of the reasons I got into editing instead of drawing is because I can't draw to my save my life. It's actually so sad. ;_; I WISH I knew how to draw or else I'd be doing it all the time.
Wait, is this in reference to the 'incident' answer, or did he flat out say that the incident will change how we feel about Kenny. Or how we feel about Luke?
Wait, is this in reference to the 'incident' answer, or did he flat out say that the incident will change how we feel about Kenny. Or how we feel about Luke?
As an almost professional artist (still in art school), I agree completely with your statement. If you're not getting paid, you don't have to create anything for anyone. I haven't posted much art online, but I used to make graphics and code websites in my spare time, and the amount of entitlement I got from people demanding I make something for them was so frustrating, because I was making this stuff in my own spare time, and some people don't understand how much time or effort is put into something, but yet it's so easy for them to demand something from you or even discredit you.
If I was getting paid, things would be different, because that's expected of your job, to do what your client asks of you, but even then you shouldn't allow yourself to be taken advantage of and be underpaid for something that takes way more time and effort than you're getting paid for, and in the end it should still be something that you're personally happy with. And if you are making something personal for yourself, you don't have to cater to the needs of anyone, but yourself, and people really don't seem to understand that sometimes sadly.
We don't create stuff by just putting it into a machine and waiting for it to pop out. It takes a lot of effort, and like you said, we don't… more get paid. We do it because we love it and it makes us happy. We do it for ourselves, but everyone else seems to be under the impression that we do it for them. And that's so disrespectful.
Oh you'd be surprised. Back when I used to make videos, which was years ago, someone was somehow able to download a video I created and then reuploaded it onto their account, but they did a pretty bad job at it since it still had my watermark on it, and obviously I reported them and got their account deleted. But other than that it is hard to steal videos, and I'd think that doesn't happen very often with today's YouTube, but it never hurts to be careful.
I don't think that's elitist at all. We have had the experience, so we understand. Plenty of people, however, do not.
Luckily for me, it'… mores pretty much impossible to take credit for a video. Unless someone created a fake account pretending to be me, but I'm nowhere near popular enough for that.
Oh you'd be surprised. Back when I used to make videos, which was years ago, someone was somehow able to download a video I created and then… more reuploaded it onto their account, but they did a pretty bad job at it since it still had my watermark on it, and obviously I reported them and got their account deleted. But other than that it is hard to steal videos, and I'd think that doesn't happen very often with today's YouTube, but it never hurts to be careful.
I love your videos btw.
Windows Movie Maker was the bane of my existence, but the only video editing program I had, so I had to make due with it. Glad I now have After Effects though.
And the key to becoming a good artist or being better at drawing is doing it all the time. ;D So pick up a pencil and start drawing.
Windows Movie Maker. I remember those days.
It is! I've been doing it for years now and I'm still learning new techniques and ways to do … morethings. It looks easy when you see a polished version on Youtube but it's not until you sit down to make one yourself that you think, "well crap".
You're an artist, right? One of the reasons I got into editing instead of drawing is because I can't draw to my save my life. It's actually so sad. ;_; I WISH I knew how to draw or else I'd be doing it all the time.
I'm sorry for calling you rude, Gavin. I've just been going through bad times lately from a neck injury and it just slipped out out of misery. I think my question was initially, "If one wanted to become a voice actor or at least involved with radio commercials, what steps would need to be taken?" I know it sounds like a big thing to ask, but I'll understand if you don't want to answer it. Or maybe you already did answer something like it. Sorry again, Gavin...
Aw, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you have some solid pain killers working their mojo. Don't sweat it, I'm sorry for coming off that way. And I apologize for missing that question, I certainly didn't mean to gloss over it and quite possibly posted another answer to your question, as the Ask app kinda blows.
You really want to take some classes with a reputable teacher, Google can help there, and more than anything, listen to TV and the radio to find out what's being hired, especially locally, as that will be your bread and butter as you break in. Commercial scripts (or copy) can be pretty weird to approach at first, there's often "stage" direction in it, sometimes there's not, it really changes depending on who wrote it and how much they actually care. That's why classes can help get you comfortable. In your own time, get copies of commercials and transcribe the VO, if you don't have access to scripts. Get comfortable recording your own voice and have objective friends and family listen and just tell you one key thing--whether or not they believe what you're saying.
Commercial VO can be tough, but it can really really REALLY be some of the most lucrative work in the business.
I'm sorry for calling you rude, Gavin. I've just been going through bad times lately from a neck injury and it just slipped out out of miser… morey. I think my question was initially, "If one wanted to become a voice actor or at least involved with radio commercials, what steps would need to be taken?" I know it sounds like a big thing to ask, but I'll understand if you don't want to answer it. Or maybe you already did answer something like it. Sorry again, Gavin...
Aw, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you have some solid pain killers working their mojo. Don't sweat it, I'm sorry for coming off that… more way. And I apologize for missing that question, I certainly didn't mean to gloss over it and quite possibly posted another answer to your question, as the Ask app kinda blows.
You really want to take some classes with a reputable teacher, Google can help there, and more than anything, listen to TV and the radio to find out what's being hired, especially locally, as that will be your bread and butter as you break in. Commercial scripts (or copy) can be pretty weird to approach at first, there's often "stage" direction in it, sometimes there's not, it really changes depending on who wrote it and how much they actually care. That's why classes can help get you comfortable. In your own time, get copies of commercials and transcribe the VO, if you don't have access to scripts. Get comfortable recordin… [view original content]
You're awesome! This kind of devotion to the fans is unreal. I have so much respect for you Mr. Hammon. I hope to see your voice in future games and good luck in your endeavors!
Aw, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you have some solid pain killers working their mojo. Don't sweat it, I'm sorry for coming off that… more way. And I apologize for missing that question, I certainly didn't mean to gloss over it and quite possibly posted another answer to your question, as the Ask app kinda blows.
You really want to take some classes with a reputable teacher, Google can help there, and more than anything, listen to TV and the radio to find out what's being hired, especially locally, as that will be your bread and butter as you break in. Commercial scripts (or copy) can be pretty weird to approach at first, there's often "stage" direction in it, sometimes there's not, it really changes depending on who wrote it and how much they actually care. That's why classes can help get you comfortable. In your own time, get copies of commercials and transcribe the VO, if you don't have access to scripts. Get comfortable recordin… [view original content]
Yooooooo. Hey, just wanna say that you're awesome! Thanks for doing this ask thingy, it's been fun reading through them! Also it totally made my day to see you post here on the forum. I'm new around here so I didn't even know that you had an account, haha. Anyways, have an awesome day!
Aw, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you have some solid pain killers working their mojo. Don't sweat it, I'm sorry for coming off that… more way. And I apologize for missing that question, I certainly didn't mean to gloss over it and quite possibly posted another answer to your question, as the Ask app kinda blows.
You really want to take some classes with a reputable teacher, Google can help there, and more than anything, listen to TV and the radio to find out what's being hired, especially locally, as that will be your bread and butter as you break in. Commercial scripts (or copy) can be pretty weird to approach at first, there's often "stage" direction in it, sometimes there's not, it really changes depending on who wrote it and how much they actually care. That's why classes can help get you comfortable. In your own time, get copies of commercials and transcribe the VO, if you don't have access to scripts. Get comfortable recordin… [view original content]
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Damn right!
This is what your looking for, right?
I can relate to this a lot. I make fan videos that have gotten quite popular however people don't realize how much time it takes to think of something, create it, upload, and repeat. It takes a lot of time.
You're amazing.
Each video I make takes maybe 12 hours to record/edit. How about you?
It depends on the video and how long it is but that number seems pretty accurate to me. It could take me much longer if I'm halfway through and lose interest because I've been working for a few hours. Or if I need to create a specific colouring that matches the tone.
For the record, Gavin, the fact that both you and Adam Harrington like my videos is like a dream come true. So thank you.
Honestly, I have a lot of respect for people who make videos. I did some amateur filmmaking back in high school. I'd spend days editing a 10-15 minute video and it would still look mediocre as hell. Granted, I was using Windows Movie Maker, but... still. It's tough stuff!
(?) Lilac doesn't regret asking this the slightest bit heh heh heh...XD
Windows Movie Maker. I remember those days.
It is! I've been doing it for years now and I'm still learning new techniques and ways to do things. It looks easy when you see a polished version on Youtube but it's not until you sit down to make one yourself that you think, "well crap".
You're an artist, right? One of the reasons I got into editing instead of drawing is because I can't draw to my save my life. It's actually so sad. ;_; I WISH I knew how to draw or else I'd be doing it all the time.
That is awesome!
I know! =D I am practically dancing for joy over here in my little british house!
I hope to go into the film-making business, and I used to make short films a few years ago, and I know what you're feelin' bruh!
I feel bad for Gavin, some of those questions are stupid or aren't even questions.
It takes practice and commitment, just like with everything else.
Yo Gavin, you still here?
And apparently its one that will change players view of him.
Wait, is this in reference to the 'incident' answer, or did he flat out say that the incident will change how we feel about Kenny. Or how we feel about Luke?
The incident may affect how we feel about Luke.
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I missed that gif.
Why are you posting this everywhere??
As an almost professional artist (still in art school), I agree completely with your statement. If you're not getting paid, you don't have to create anything for anyone. I haven't posted much art online, but I used to make graphics and code websites in my spare time, and the amount of entitlement I got from people demanding I make something for them was so frustrating, because I was making this stuff in my own spare time, and some people don't understand how much time or effort is put into something, but yet it's so easy for them to demand something from you or even discredit you.
If I was getting paid, things would be different, because that's expected of your job, to do what your client asks of you, but even then you shouldn't allow yourself to be taken advantage of and be underpaid for something that takes way more time and effort than you're getting paid for, and in the end it should still be something that you're personally happy with. And if you are making something personal for yourself, you don't have to cater to the needs of anyone, but yourself, and people really don't seem to understand that sometimes sadly.
Oh you'd be surprised. Back when I used to make videos, which was years ago, someone was somehow able to download a video I created and then reuploaded it onto their account, but they did a pretty bad job at it since it still had my watermark on it, and obviously I reported them and got their account deleted. But other than that it is hard to steal videos, and I'd think that doesn't happen very often with today's YouTube, but it never hurts to be careful.
I love your videos btw.
Well, at least the upload dates will be irrefutable proof of originality.
And thank you.
Windows Movie Maker was the bane of my existence, but the only video editing program I had, so I had to make due with it. Glad I now have After Effects though.
And the key to becoming a good artist or being better at drawing is doing it all the time. ;D So pick up a pencil and start drawing.
I'm sorry for calling you rude, Gavin. I've just been going through bad times lately from a neck injury and it just slipped out out of misery. I think my question was initially, "If one wanted to become a voice actor or at least involved with radio commercials, what steps would need to be taken?" I know it sounds like a big thing to ask, but I'll understand if you don't want to answer it. Or maybe you already did answer something like it. Sorry again, Gavin...
This is getting out of hand
Aw, man, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you have some solid pain killers working their mojo. Don't sweat it, I'm sorry for coming off that way. And I apologize for missing that question, I certainly didn't mean to gloss over it and quite possibly posted another answer to your question, as the Ask app kinda blows.
You really want to take some classes with a reputable teacher, Google can help there, and more than anything, listen to TV and the radio to find out what's being hired, especially locally, as that will be your bread and butter as you break in. Commercial scripts (or copy) can be pretty weird to approach at first, there's often "stage" direction in it, sometimes there's not, it really changes depending on who wrote it and how much they actually care. That's why classes can help get you comfortable. In your own time, get copies of commercials and transcribe the VO, if you don't have access to scripts. Get comfortable recording your own voice and have objective friends and family listen and just tell you one key thing--whether or not they believe what you're saying.
Commercial VO can be tough, but it can really really REALLY be some of the most lucrative work in the business.
Again, get well soon and sorry!
Wow, talk about dedication.
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Thanks man. I'll be sure to remember what you say and how kind you were to me.
You're awesome! This kind of devotion to the fans is unreal. I have so much respect for you Mr. Hammon. I hope to see your voice in future games and good luck in your endeavors!
Hmm, curious. I wonder what all Telltale has planned?
I have to say, Gavin, you handled those questions pretty damn well, all things considered. You definitely did a whole lot better than this guy:
Yooooooo. Hey, just wanna say that you're awesome!
Thanks for doing this ask thingy, it's been fun reading through them! Also it totally made my day to see you post here on the forum. I'm new around here so I didn't even know that you had an account, haha. Anyways, have an awesome day!
Comforting actually. Not sure how much Gavin actually gets to know about the plot, but cliffhangers usually mean a sequel.
Gavin's a pretty cool dude, and even suggested me my name, which is pretty cool in itself, how can you say no to Kenny.
That's true! I'm pretty sure they won't leave us on a cliffhanger without a third season or an extra episode..
This. This is why we will always love you.