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Per-word rate$0.20
Mid-tier per-word rate. See http://voiceactingclub.com/rates/
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Session minimum$100
Mid-tier session minimum.
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Number of words in script17800
Count screams/yells as 40 words, grunts and other nonverbal noises as 20 words.
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Number of parts20
Each character in your game is one "part".
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Average parts per actor2
Go with "2" unless you have a a small number of parts, e.g. < 4 or some other consideration.
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Complexity adjustment %20%
Increase if you have scenes that need rehearsal, character development time, or the story genre is trickier, e.g. drama.
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Calculation section (don't edit values)
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Word count to meet minimum500
Lowest count of words that would cost the same as a session minimum.
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Actors needed10
A guess at how many actors you'll need. Your actual number may vary depending on who you find that matches your parts.
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Average words per actor1780
Dividing words to record among all actors evenly, how many words would each actor record. Your actual number will vary.
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Adjusted words for session minimum1780
Round up the "average words per actor" to a word count that reflects session minimums.
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Estimated cost$4,272.00
A rough estimate of what you'll need to pay.
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Project setup time2
Posting casting call ads, setting up communication venue
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Per-part time10
Writing part descriptions, managing auditions, managing files
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Per-actor time5
Business communications, paying, support
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Per-word time11.1
Editing, mastering, asset readiness
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Estimated time (days)28.1
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