Tomoyo Ichijouji's 1st Demo Reel 2010

[Tomoyo Ichijouji]

This is my first demo reel! Obviously I'm still a novice, so I'd really appreciate any observations or pointers (or compliments, if warranted!) about it!

Stream / Download @ box[dot]net (http://www.box.net/shared/s9yk2g0q3t)

BGM used:
Scrapped Princess OST, Super Mario Galaxy OST, Noein OST, My-HiME OST, My Otome OST, Tales of the Abyss OST, Fate/stay night anime OST, Gurren Lagann OST, Pandora Hearts OST
(yeah, I went crazy on it, I'm an OST junkie XP)

All lines and characters, save for the third voice (which is a line from Mana of Ookamikakushi) are by me, as well as the mixing.

Again, suggestions for improvement would be most welcomed! Favorite voices, weak voices, interesting, etc. etc. =D Or if I like, messed up on how to do a demo reel or something. Just let me know!

[hyperknees91]

Hey I liked how much you experimented with your range here, one or two voices sounded a bit too similar but overall you definately showcased a good amount of voice.

Now to me your strongest both voice wise and acting wise were the voices you used that depicted characters in there everyday life (such as the 3rd voice especially). While the more dramatic ones were significantly weaker and really seemed to lack the energy and emotion that you seem very well capable of displaying. so when it comes to natural talk and confident characters I think you got that down pretty well so just work on the more powerful emotion side and I think you'll have a much better demo reel.

The length and mixing was perfectly fine though so it was a pleasure to listen to. Keep up the good work ^^

[Monotori]

There were a bit too many mellow lines, and most of them were similar. Why were they all so quiet? You should definitely try doing some louder lines as well, especially the ones that were supposed to sound angry. So far the only 'angry' character it seems you can do are the kinds that bottle it inside instead of exploding with rage. I would also change up the first line with something a little more exciting; the introduction to your demo reel should be something that catches our attention so we want to keep listening.

The lines themselves aren't necessarily bad, but for a demo reel you'll need to be more exaggerated and extreme. Of course, the conversational ones were good and you'll need to balance the extremes with the 'normal' lines to show off your range.

Sounds good, though. You're only going to grow and become even better from here.

[Tomoyo Ichijouji]

Hey I liked how much you experimented with your range here, one or two voices sounded a bit too similar but overall you definately showcased a good amount of voice.

Now to me your strongest both voice wise and acting wise were the voices you used that depicted characters in there everyday life (such as the 3rd voice especially). While the more dramatic ones were significantly weaker and really seemed to lack the energy and emotion that you seem very well capable of displaying. so when it comes to natural talk and confident characters I think you got that down pretty well so just work on the more powerful emotion side and I think you'll have a much better demo reel.

The length and mixing was perfectly fine though so it was a pleasure to listen to. Keep up the good work ^^


There were a bit too many mellow lines, and most of them were similar. Why were they all so quiet? You should definitely try doing some louder lines as well, especially the ones that were supposed to sound angry. So far the only 'angry' character it seems you can do are the kinds that bottle it inside instead of exploding with rage. I would also change up the first line with something a little more exciting; the introduction to your demo reel should be something that catches our attention so we want to keep listening.

The lines themselves aren't necessarily bad, but for a demo reel you'll need to be more exaggerated and extreme. Of course, the conversational ones were good and you'll need to balance the extremes with the 'normal' lines to show off your range.

Sounds good, though. You're only going to grow and become even better from here.

Good to hear that my 'normal' voices are consistently good. Likewise, it seems I'll need to be less reserved in my demo reels and as said, show the extremes. Very helpful for me to know, thank you two so much for pointing that out, and for the encouragement at how far I am already. =)

As for the first line, I was actually following a guideline to have the first line be one that's closest to your natural voice ^^;; I thought it sounded boring too but I thought that's what people would want to hear first? I'll think about that one.

One question -- incorporating your suggestions into a new reel, should I try to modify this one and call it a modded reel or should I just do an entirely new one taking them into account? (I just don't know if it's common practice to 'fix' your reels, or to just do new ones each time)

[Shini]

One question -- incorporating your suggestions into a new reel, should I try to modify this one and call it a modded reel or should I just do an entirely new one taking them into account? (I just don't know if it's common practice to 'fix' your reels, or to just do new ones each time)

I would DEFINITELY suggest waiting until you do a new reel. Most people wont go back to look at a "modified" reel and not only that, people find it interesting to see how you've improved from your last one so... And if you keep on practising, you will have improved! I'd say sticking maybe with what you have for now and jot down some ideas/improvements ready for your next one.

As for your reel itself... I'd say you've got promise~ I liked the diversity in your range, and your voice is pretty clear and pleasant to listen to. Giving you some tips on your next reel, I'd have to agree with the above posts on trying out emotions that have more of an impact and power, and adding a little more energy in the voices to amplify them. Only a little though. =P

Shini~

[Tomoyo Ichijouji]

I would DEFINITELY suggest waiting until you do a new reel. Most people wont go back to look at a "modified" reel and not only that, people find it interesting to see how you've improved from your last one so... And if you keep on practising, you will have improved! I'd say sticking maybe with what you have for now and jot down some ideas/improvements ready for your next one.

As for your reel itself... I'd say you've got promise~ I liked the diversity in your range, and your voice is pretty clear and pleasant to listen to. Giving you some tips on your next reel, I'd have to agree with the above posts on trying out emotions that have more of an impact and power, and adding a little more energy in the voices to amplify them. Only a little though. =P

Shini~

Yeah, I'll definitely wait a while and do a new one, then. I'm already working on clips (ones where I'm like bellowing into the mike in fact ;P) I might put in my next one, but I'll wait a month or two before coming out with it. =)

Thank you again for the suggestions! If anyone has anything else to add, I would greatly appreciate it.