Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist

I know words. Sometimes, people pay me to say them into a microphone. #voiceover #voiceacting #GratuitousHashtag

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
Got to work on a project for @FisherSandG. Check out the amazing production by @Threefold! https://t.co/JRh4Uf6ZOL

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

@SaraSecoraVO <sees this. Immediately checks spam folder>

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

@BigBenVa1 Ya know, it's easy to hate them. Their practices are suspect - at best.
And yet, they do provide a service to ppl just starting out. If you're not in over your head - training, gear, etc - you can book work there. At least you can practice auditioning. A LOT. 😄

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
Colleague who is significantly more accomplished than I: "What's the most important part of your signal chain?"
I, thinking I'm sounding smart: "I guess the mic, but a lot of other factors are involved."
He, proving I'm less smart than I think I sound: "Dude. YOU."

Once again: Craftsman >>> tools

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#VoiceActors will dig this:
#voiceover stories..
She: How long before you hear back abt your audition?
Me: I won't hear back unless I booked it. If I do hear from my agent abt it, and NOT bc I booked it, that's prolly NON-good.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
Signed with a new agency, and they are peppering me with auditions! This is the kind of busy I dig! Putting that dbx 286s to work, y'all!

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

@BigBenVa1 With a few exceptions, Voice Actors need to maintain a degree of flexibility. But only up to a point. Never sell yourself out.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
Got my @dbxpro 286s settings just the way I want them. Now talking to friends abt "signal chain," because I'm totally turning into a studio nerd.
#voiceactor

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
New to my signal chain: No, a dbx 286s is not a panacea. It doesn't compensate for poor technique, a badly- or un-treated space, or lack of talent.
However, it is REALLY freaking cool!

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

Every #voiceover pro shd have a LEGIT demo site w/a LEGIT email (NOT "@gmail" or the like).
Here's mine: https://t.co/ZiaLE64Ob4

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

It's considered poor form to tag #voiceover industry players on LinkedIn to get more visibility. Alas, when you're NOT a player, your basic q's & comments don't get much traction. So, Imma put aside my concerns abt professional comms on this site and give it a go.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

@FargasonPR @Rob_Bradley I remember one Heritage tourney abt 20 yrs ago in which the pros were hitting driver into the wind on 18...and barely reaching 200 yds.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

Wanna see an electoral beatdown? Wait until JJ Watt runs for...whatever office he wants.

[JJ Watt @JJWatt]

Don’t sell your shoes and jersey, we’ll help with the funeral.

I’m sorry for your loss.

🙏🏼

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
Just added a contact form to my website. Now get to sending me those audition requests, people!
https://t.co/ITGYcCVl67

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories..
They: You're a #voiceactor ?
I: I am.
They: But you've never been hired for anything "big." Maybe you're overestimating your talent.
I: Maybe someone else is underestimating it.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

@ginascarpa Hello Gina! Here's mine: https://t.co/LgoLlId2OE

https://t.co/ITGYcCVl67

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

Me: <watching @cwwhoseline >
She: ugh - I hate improv.
Me: wait for it...
She, about a minute later: I love improv.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

@BigBenVa1 You're a legit talent. You will find a way.

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

#voiceover stories:
When you delivered the audition (which you think you nailed)

vs

When you realize you didn't get the gig:

[Ben Crystal Professional Voiceover Artist @BenCanRead]

Am I the only #voiceactor who isn't dying to do animation? I love doing commercial work, and I wonder if I'm weird for it.