OPEN MIC #VO NITE – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE EMOJI BALL
OPEN MIC #VO NITES ARE FULL OF FEEDBACK AND FUN…
Every second & fourth Wednesday of the month, a group of voiceover-minded folk meets to focus on just that. We read copy and give each other feedback. We talk about what’s happening in the industry and share insights about each others’ experiences in the VO world.
And we EMOJI BALL. 🤣 😍 🤩 🙄 😮(Yes, I think it’s a verb). It’s the part of Open Mic Nite that reminds us why our business is so much freaking fun. I’m a big fan of keeping reads spontaneous – it’s what I do when I work with students individually as well, like getting someone’s quick opinion to shine through right before a take – but this thing is genius! Here’s how we roll…
We take the emoji ball, which has 13 facets, each with an emotional expression on it, and either flip, roll or toss it to each other. Whichever face comes up, that’s the feeling or attitude you assign to the copy in front of you. Step up to the mic and let it flow.
No matter how much you think you know how to #VO? You haven’t emoji-balled. And if you’re freaked out about getting things “just right?” Let me tell you, we’re all just actors here.
Come join us, and find out how much FUN voiceover really is!
