Answering machine

[teddy]

When writing a character whose voice is being listened to on an answering machine (ie being listened to by another character) do you write...

BILL (V.O)
Blah, blah, blah.

[Joe Calabrese]

You got it.

The way I like to look at it is if the actor is on set with the other actors, then it's a O.S. in the scene, but if the actor isnt and his dialog is added during post-production, then it's a V.O.

That make sense?

[teddy]

Thanks Joe!

[WhirlingDervish]

Not to split hairs, but (FILTERED) can also be used.

[Vigorish]

i used filter alot, but filtered is pretty specific for phones, walkie talkies, intercoms etc...