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Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition!

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NEWGROUNDS! THE TIME HAS COME! THE VAC IS BACK - AND IT'S PACKING PUNCHES!


Some year and a half ago the last Voice Acting Contest was hosted by @Pingu, giving all Newgrounds voice actors - myself included - a chance to step up into the spotlight. And because of the amazing results, and the awesome opportunity for actors of any standing to prove their mettle, VAC14 is here for you to take up the glove and prove you gots what it takes!


The 14th Voice Acting Contest will be a three-round knock-out affair focusing primarily on acting skills. You will receive a transparent overview of the judging criteria, which besides acting will include second tier scoring categories in writing and audio quality, and tertiary categories in creativity. Submissions will be expected to be short and sweet, audio only, with team efforts allowed. Each round will have its own theme for the contestants to stick to, so to maximize your chances of winning, try and stick as close to that as possible. Feel free to enlist the aid of others to ensure a well-voiced cast, gripping writing and top notch production skills - it's up to you and your team to divide the winnings evenly should you make it to final three.


Round 1 will start on Friday April 1st, where all contestants will get one week to submit their best acting effort for a place in the second round. After the judges, chosen primarily from the NG VA Collab, have cast their vote, the first selection of candidates will be invited to participate in round 2 and we'll repeat the process for round 3. A full overview of the planning as well as the scoring criteria will be made available when the theme for the first round of vocal combat is announced!


Prize money is starting at a total of $175, with $100 going to the first place winner of the third round, $50 to second place and $25 to third place.


If you feel like taking a stab at this, use the time up until April 1st to gather your production team if you think you can use the help. If you want to contribute to the prize money - whether it's in cold hard cash or in other rewards - please get in touch with me, LuckyDee, directly.


Until round one starts, you will see this contest being publicized through any conceivable means to try and reach as many contestants as possible. If, like me, you want to see what this community has to offer, feel free to share this contest on whatever socials you are active on. Sure, it will mean competition will grow stiffer, but just imagine how good it will feel to show all those people who's boss and come out on top of the acting food chain!


Take this opportunity to start your preparations, stay tuned for further instructions and get ready to land some blows!


VAC14 banner by the amazingly talented @SuperJeffoMan


LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUUUUUUUUMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 15:28:44


Let's goooo! Have fun with this everyone! This is a chance to show off your skills and grow as voice actors!


ALSO! You're signature banner sucks ASS, Lucky >:(


You need a voice? I got plenty for ya! :D

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 16:13:04


I'M SO IN LETS GOOOOOOO!

But, if you don't want/can't receive the prize money, can you give it to someone else?

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 16:15:18


If only my mic didn't suck absolute balls...


Check current mood, cool music!

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 16:19:40


If only my phone could record audio like it used to without cutting shit out of Vocaroo when the screen goes black. I’ll try I guess.


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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 16:43:45


Audio quality will indeed play a role in the judging of the submissions, but acting is going to be the main focus - if you can pull off a good performance, that'll weigh much heavier.


And of course, where the prize money is sent to, is up to those who end up receiving it. As long as it's not a morally questionable destination like the Society for Arming Luxemburg with Nuclear Missiles, I'm sure we can work something out.

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 16:58:09


Thanks Dee for taking this up, good luck everyone!


Audio / Forum / Games & Movies Moderator. Flag stolen content, don't be a dingus.

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 18:42:18


What would we have to submit?


Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 20:11:50


Sounds awesome! Though I do have one question.


When it comes to team effort, do you mean multiple VAs or one Main VA with, say, a sound editor or a mixer?


💖🌈A Quirky Artist & Creator with a Rainbow of Interests!🌈💖

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-22 20:47:23


Badass, I'll join in!


A journey of a thousand miles begins with complaining

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-23 01:11:57


This will be fun to hear!


Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-23 01:19:50


At 3/22/22 06:42 PM, DerpyKid007 wrote:What would we have to submit?


The submissions would consist of audio projects of limited length.


At 3/22/22 08:11 PM, ChromaCee wrote:Sounds awesome! Though I do have one question.

When it comes to team effort, do you mean multiple VAs or one Main VA with, say, a sound editor or a mixer?


Whatever you think you need to get the job done. If you can do it all on your own, that's fine. If you only need someone to do the sound for you, also good, as is instating a team of 10 and having them all do their own specialist thing.

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-23 01:49:24


At 3/23/22 01:42 AM, JulianVO wrote:Literally the day before Round 1 I'll be away on a trip for two weeks this is genuinely awful how will you guys hear and judge (with perfect scores might I add) my webcam .mp3 5 bit audio voice acting talent???


Aw man that does suck indeed. But again, acting is the main classifier here, so even with sub par equipment you still stand a chance. Add to that, there will - most likely, not making any promises - be enough time required for the judges to process the entries to allow for you to participate in round 2 from the luxury of your studio, if you indeed make it through the first round.


Don't let this setback hold you down, you have nothing to lose by participating anyway.

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-23 19:18:02


-cracks knuckles-


Lets go boys...Im gonna beat you all!!! lol

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-24 02:46:50


At 3/22/22 04:15 PM, WendigoVDB wrote:If only my mic didn't suck absolute balls...


Worth a shot anyway, The main thing they will be judging is your acting ability.

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-24 03:04:36


Sounds fun! I'll definitely be participating!

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-24 14:16:59


At 3/23/22 01:49 AM, LuckyDee wrote:
At 3/23/22 01:42 AM, JulianVO wrote:Literally the day before Round 1 I'll be away on a trip for two weeks this is genuinely awful how will you guys hear and judge (with perfect scores might I add) my webcam .mp3 5 bit audio voice acting talent???

Aw man that does suck indeed. But again, acting is the main classifier here, so even with sub par equipment you still stand a chance. Add to that, there will - most likely, not making any promises - be enough time required for the judges to process the entries to allow for you to participate in round 2 from the luxury of your studio, if you indeed make it through the first round.

Don't let this setback hold you down, you have nothing to lose by participating anyway.


Let's do this am so pumped up for this


cpj

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-24 19:48:04


I’m in and I’ll try my best


im dum

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-25 14:08:58


im in

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-25 17:15:48


That sounds really fun! I haven't had a lot of time for voice acting recently, so this could be a good way to get some more practice

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-26 11:42:36


To everyone feeling they could enter if they could get the right people together, don't forget we have a Collaboration forum and a Collabinator just for these kinds of projects!


Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-26 16:49:08


Mic's hot and ready to go!

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-27 13:10:33


This couldn't have been timed better, I just put in my 2 weeks so I can focus more on VO and Freelance work. Excited to show off what I got!

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-27 14:39:48


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Now this is what I'm talking about.

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-27 16:04:52


I don't really feel like I understand the rules here, but sounds fun. How do you sign up?


saludfingers

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-27 18:10:15


At 3/22/22 08:11 PM, ChromaCee wrote:Sounds awesome! Though I do have one question.

When it comes to team effort, do you mean multiple VAs or one Main VA with, say, a sound editor or a mixer?


Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-28 01:15:50


At 3/27/22 04:04 PM, saludfingers wrote:I don't really feel like I understand the rules here, but sounds fun. How do you sign up?


There's no need to sign up - further instructions will be published at the start of round 1, at which point everything should be clear.

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-28 03:22:11


You know what? Count me in!


Birb it up!

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Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-28 17:24:38


You can’t t write the phrase “Let’s get ready to R-“ are you nuts?

You are playing a dangerous game here, I suggest you take that slogan off, otherwise you might face the wrath of Michael Buffer

Response to Voice Acting Contest 14: The Knock-Out Edition! 2022-03-28 17:44:47


At 3/28/22 05:24 PM, TheGaboefects wrote:You can’t t write the phrase “Let’s get ready to R-“ are you nuts?
You are playing a dangerous game here, I suggest you take that slogan off, otherwise you might face the wrath of Michael Buffer


Yeah, make it "We should expect to have a Tussle!" instead.


Queer Starscream

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