Tommy Kramer Coaching Tip #672: A Voice-Tracking Lesson — inspired by Clint Eastwood

Actor and film Director Clint Eastwood is famous for doing as few “takes” as possible. There’s an interesting story about that.

Once, an actor who was dissatisfied with his first effort asked Eastwood is he could have another try.

Clint then asked, “Was there film in the camera?”
The actor, a bit puzzled, got a nod from the cameraman, who answered, “Yes.”
Eastwood then said, “Print it. Let’s move along.”

Lesson: when you’re voice tracking, don’t try to make it perfect or flawless. If it’s a good take, move along. WAY too many voice trackers sound “canned” because of too many takes. We want to sound real and in the moment.