Patricia Helsel
Objective:
Create a One-Minute Commercial Demo that features your versatility and dynamic as spokesperson, announcer, “Real Person,” etc.
Methods:
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Find or create copy for approximately 7 or 8 commercials. (You may end up omitting some.)1
Find or create copy for approximately 7 or 8 commercials. (You may end up omitting some.)12.Using the media option in Logic, select music to accompany your voice in each segment.2
Using the media option in Logic, select music to accompany your voice in each segment.23.Edit your samples to create a one-minute demo. (Use examples from the many available on the internet agencies we listened to in class.)3
Edit your samples to create a one-minute demo. (Use examples from the many available on the internet agencies we listened to in class.)3Grading:
The Commercial Demo is a class project worth 100 points.
1.Choose the right commercials and products to suit your voice. 1
Choose the right commercials and products to suit your voice. 12.Edit your demo so that the cuts are aesthetically suitable to the transitions.2
Edit your demo so that the cuts are aesthetically suitable to the transitions.23.Your finished product should be perfect. 3
Your finished product should be perfect. 34.Your demo should feature you at your best.4
Your demo should feature you at your best.45.Each commercial segment should convey a sense of mood, character, energy, focus, and audience.5
Each commercial segment should convey a sense of mood, character, energy, focus, and audience.56.Ultimately, your demo will determine whether or not you are qualified for working in this part of the industry.6
Ultimately, your demo will determine whether or not you are qualified for working in this part of the industry.6Due Date:
Friday, April 3
Final Commercial Demo: Students are required to create an audio file demonstrating various styles of commercials. The demo is standard for industry auditions.
