Asking for voice work on a production request is started through the "Add Voice" link found in the Files column. Typically, only producers or Production Managers have access to this option but exceptions can be made when needed. Groups of voice talent are most often set up as "Voice Pools" during the roll-out and training period. New groups and pools can be established with assistance from the vC support team.
Each voice request can be one of three types:
Starting a voice request will ask for basic information, such as when the talent should have their parts completed and what part of the script they are reading. Voice requests can be done directly, as an assignment, or as more open requests.
Direct Request
The "Search Type" defaults to "Talent" which allows you to select the specific talent you wish to voice a part of the script. If you know exactly who you want to use wish to use the search tool to locate the user by category.
The filter or search option is always there if you aren't quite sure which talent to pick. This is used mostly when you have chosen a "Talent Pool" that you are unfamiliar with or is perhaps not located at your physical location or building. You can filter based on many voice qualities and properties. You even have the option to play the talent's sample audio to make sure they're the best fit. Once you found the right voice, simply check them off and click "Select Talent"
All Swim
Producers sometimes just need the first available talent when they're in a time crunch. Or maybe you don't wish to be too picky and just ask anyone who fits certain criteria to do the job. The "All Swim" request allows you to pick as many or as few filters to limit the talent. All matching talent will be notified and they'll need to "Grab" the request which makes sure no other talent starts it as well, causing duplicate work.
Audition
The audition is put out to a voice pool just like the All Swim, however, it allows for multiple talents to upload their voices in hopes of landing the part. This option is mostly used when producers or the advertisers are needing to be extra particular about getting just the right voice and would like to hear staff "try out".