Hello everyone I am thinking about starting a podcast where I cover different ideas/career's from a teen perspective and I was wondering if anyone would want to do a podcast episode with me about it. I would want the episode to kind of be like this subreddit but more from a more experienced actor giving advice and sharing knowledge to someone just starting out in the business. Does this sound like a good idea anyone would be interested in?
Hi y’all! I recently noticed that at least once I trip over my lines during the show. I miss pronounce words, or skip some curtain important words so I say the line again. This past week I was performing a play, and I literally tripped over my line at least once each show. Especially at today’s performance, I skipped the word “never,” and a second later, I started over my line. Does these thing happen to you? Or does this happen to me because I don’t speak English as my native language? I hardly notice my cast mates tripping over their lines. It just, after every show, I get so depressed by those mistakes I made, feeling like I’ve ruined the show. Are those words mispronunciations or actor saying the same line again, tripping over lines, noticeable for the audience? Do they get annoyed by those? It just, I love theater, but if I keep tripping over my lines, and being attacked by the depression I get from that, I don’t know what I should do. Any thoughts or practices appreciated!
Maybe I'm being a little paranoid, but to those who submit to non-union small scale productions on sites like Actors Access, Backstage, etc, how do you ensure that the people aren't creeps or weirdos??I'm a 19 y/o woman and I wanna audition for some of these things but I feel nervous about someone taking advantage of the fact that I'm new to the industry etc if that makes sense. What has the process been like for you, when auditioning for things like this? Obviously common sense is important, but how do you determine if the project is with professional and respectful people?
When a client wants to do a live session over zoom/skype/discord/etc how does the audio usually get captured? I'm guessing the client doesn't record it on their end because the sound quality can't always be trusted, right? Does the actor just hit record on their DAW at the start of the session and capture the whole thing or is there a more efficient way to do it? Not asking about SourceConnect/ISDN/etc since I know those are paid services to address this situation.
I love tv/film/commercial acting but I’ve been told by a couple people (not agencies but people who have acting experience) that I need to do theater. The thing is I have zero interest in theater and I feel like if I auditioned to be in a theater production my disinterest would be very apparent. Is it absolutely necessary to have theater experience to get an agent/be a successful actor?
How to use emapthy in acting? I have seen a lot of actors calling it the most essential thing for acting so wanted to ask.
A while back I quit my job because I’d saved up enough to take a break for the sake of my mental health and I was hoping I could use the time to jumpstart my dream of being an actor/director. As I’m sure you all know very well, it wasn’t that simple. I made my reel, applied like crazy on Backstage, but no dice. Fast forward to now, I’m running dry and am gonna have to find a job again, but I’d hate to give up my dream of acting because I think I could end up making something of myself. But the problem is I have no idea how i’d be able to attend auditions, rehearsals, and/or shoot dates while having a work schedule. Yeah I could ask for the days off but i feel like that’d reflect really poorly on me if I did it constantly. At the same time it wouldn’t sit right with me if i miss what could be really good opportunities. For context, I live in California. About 2 hours from SF and 4 or so from LA. So not impossible to go there for jobs but i would need the whole day off to do so. But i’ve wanted to move down to Southern California to make the whole acting thing a bit easier on me. Advice? Thanks in advance!
Hello everyone! I’ve been dreaming of being an actress my whole life. I have some experience (mostly as an extra) and was even rep by a new agency a short while ago, but COVID happened and all the non-unions were cut off from the agency. It’s hard as you might guess to be back on square one. So I recently decided to create a second tiktok where I can do some acting videos. Of course, I don’t expect anything out of it. It’s just my way of staying connected to what I love and to simply have some fun. Anyway, I might not post often, but I would love to be friends over there with people who share the same passion! So, if that sounds interesting to you, here’s the link to my profile! ☺️ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8JnMJ3C/
Just leaving a non-union commercial set that was, perhaps, the most unprofessional set I’ve ever been on. Granted, the client is a HUGE brand, so it was extra shocking. A group of us were cast as Principal actors (which usually guarantees usage $$). In the first scene, without any explanation, we were suddenly all being used as background. Now, there is a HUGE pay difference between the two roles, and I immediately pulled the 1st AD aside and demanded to know what was going on. He told me the set was chaos, and there was basically no shot list, plan, anything. The other actors and I sat down together after a few takes and demanded that we be shot as Principals, not background. They also strongly pressured us to commit to a 14 plus hour day in another location as “principals” (likely background filler) and many of us refused. It’s scary to stand up in that situation, but it is sometimes the only power we have on set as actors. Stand together stronger if something doesn’t feel right.
# Do CD's still want a printed headshot and resume ? This morning, my printer has finally given up on me (died, not worth fixing) and I am not sure if I should purchase another one. I only kept the printer around for family photos, and the "just in case" a CD wants a printed HS/resume, but so far, I have only been asked to send it digitally. I have only submitted for short films/small projects...does that make a difference? Are CD's for larger budget TV shows and movies still requiring you to send in a printed copy of your headshot and resume? Location : Toronto
I do go to drama classes and do stage shows but I want to be on tv too but I am quite put off trying again because I was cast to be in an advert a few years ago but they changed their mind and let go of me because I am not pretty enough does anyone have any advice on this?
So I'm in this unpaid amature theatre play Wait Until Dark and production week is in 2 weeks. We've been rehearsing for about 6 months and during that time a lot of drama has ensued mainly from the director being crazy. I auditioned for the role of Susy but was rejected and was asked if I wanted to do backstage instead. I didn't really want to but agreed anyway to build some connections and prove my work ethic etc to hopefully get a role in future. He ended up giving the role of Susy to 3 girls, one the main lead and two understudies that were guaranteed to have a performance each. His antics resulted in firing the first girl because he "didn't like her attitude" but really she was just more vocal about questioning and disagreeing with him on stuff. For example, he told everyone the show would be in September which everyone agreed to but turns out he hadn't booked the theatre so tried to book one in December which no one wanted to do and she was the one who was most vocal about it. Luckily he managed to find a theatre for October which was more convenient for everyone. He's also constantly complained about not having money and guilt us to put more and more money into the production. After firing the first Susy, he gave the one of understudies the main role and slowly started to flirt with her and it was incredibly awkward to see a 19 year old deal with this gross man in his 50s tell her how gorgeous she was and tease her about a supposed hickey on her neck and whether she had a boyfriend. She ended up quitting. The next Susy understudy was now the lead but unfortunately she's just not a very good actor. I spoke up about having the opportunity to be understudy and so now I'm also playing Susy as well as assistant director. I have loved playing Susy and it seems I managed to learn my lines and perform better than the lead. I feel bad for the other girl playing the lead as he has slowly started taking shows off her and given them to me so we now have equal performances. He has also taken a liking to me it seems as he constantly compliments me privately and tells me that I've got the looks and the talent and that the other girl doesn't and it's flattering but also awkward and feels unfair to her. He can be quite mean to her when giving feedback and yet is nice to me. So anyway, lately he's started calling me almost every day, sometimes quite late to talk about rehearsals and tech stuff because I'm assistant director. He also plays the role of Sam in the show and it's already hard to hug the guy but he's started to make the hugs linger on a bit too long and rub my back. He often gets me to help pack up his car when we leave rehearsals which is late at night and everyone else has left. He always talks to me for ages before I leave and last night he asked me to hug him goodbye. He also commented about my hair smelling nice and I just felt like it's officially getting too much for me now. He wants to catch up with me for coffee tomorrow to talk over the lighting and I don't know how much more I can handle over the next couple of weeks but I love the rest of the cast and I want the show to be a success. How do I handle this? I really don't want to get on the wrong side of him and I don't know if this is normal and I should just suck it up for the next two weeks or if I should say something. It's incredibly awkward for me because I want what's best for everyone and the show, but he can't help pushing everyone's boundaries. I feel like crazy directors have been the reason for me struggling with acting in the past and I took a long break from it because of it and as much as I love acting, I hope it's not something I have to constantly deal with. I'm really bad at asserting myself in these situations, I'm easily guilted into stuff and I'm wondering how others would deal with it? Thanks and sorry for the long post lol
I have taken a couple classes and I am planning to get headshots soon, but I have not had any professional acting experience yet. Nonetheless I decided to seek an agent first, especially since I am in no rush to book a role. With that, what are my chances of getting an agent? And what are the best ways to get representation? I have also noticed that some actors “breakout” roles are their first roles and I was wondering how they got their role/agents with little experience as well? Thank you!
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
I’m a few weeks into improv classes and I’m totally loving it. It’s stimulating a creative part of my brain - something that never happens during my day job. Recently, I’ve found a desire to stay in character and explore them and a scene they’re in more deeply. Although there’s a lot of beauty in improv, it doesn’t give me the opportunity to do so. Improv scenes and characters are short lived, and I find a “good” scene is analogous to a “funny” scene almost every time. Because of this profound revelation, I audited an acting class this week - although the sample script for the class was kind of boring, it was really fun! I’m debating if I should sign up for acting classes at the place I audited. The main reason I’m on the fence is because I can justify doing improv classes due to the overall skill improvements (social/communication skills etc). Lots of “normal” people with full time jobs like myself are doing improv classes. With acting classes, I’m in classes with people trying to to be working actors, something that’s harder for me to justify. But I love improv - it’s given me a taste for acting and I need to know if I really love acting or if I should just stick to improv. I need something to scratch this itch if you catch my drift. My questions: 1. If I don’t want to become a working actor, will I reap the same benefits in acting classes that I do in improv? 2. I’m working a full time job - will I actually be able to get “good” at acting with a < 10 hr/week time commitment? Leaning towards doing it but any thoughts are appreciated!
I know this is rarely happens and not something that happens a lot but I got booked on a show as a featured BG and it said I will be on camera and be a good actor with great facial expressions. I wonder if there is something or someone while being on set I could talk to or impress to manifest it being a speaking role. Don’t want to sound like I got a shot but rather was curious if anyone landed a featured BG role and later became a one liner or speaking ahah thank you!
No a voice actor but I need voice advice. I have to talk all day for my job, often over noisy crowds. Most days my voice gets sore and starts to go. The internet has lots of remedies to treat a lost voice, but I'm looking for tips to proactively prevent losing my voice in the first place. tl;dr how can I talk loudly all day and not loose my voice?
Planning on moving to NYC to pursue theatre, currently DC based. Wanna know what others do to pay the bills.
Hiya folks, I received a final product back from a client, and it was a project where two voice actors switched back and forth doing an explainer. The other actor's performance and audio quality are MUCH stronger than mine. At the very least, I wish I could turn up my gain. I had assumed the client would master the track so the volume at least matched, but that clearly didn't happen. I also don't like my delivery and would have done it differently if I had heard the other actor's performance beforehand--theirs was more dynamic but mine is much more monotone because I thought that's what the client wanted. The client didn't leave me a review, and I'm glad because it probably would have been bad. Should I message them asking if they would like me to re-do my lines, louder and more dynamic? Or should I just let it go? The project is "complete", and I have been paid. I'm relatively newer to voice over; my gut says the industry standard would be to just move on but at the same time I want the client to have a better performance.
My voice acting isn't that special, it's mainly for myself- a recent adaption of a show I like had a really bad voice actor for my favorite character, so I thought I'd dub over their lines myself. Problem is, my voice sounds like a child, and the character is an adult. Any advice on how to make my voice deeper and less childlike? I'm female, and 18 years old, so is it just something I'll grow out of?
Hi! I'm not a professional voice actor, but I want to start professionally making video tutorials and courses. I don't think my voice is very pleasant to listen to, and I do have an accent, and I'd like to do the best I can to improve. I don't need to get amazing at this, just good enough to be able to make videos that are enjoyable to watch and easy to understand. And ideally I wouldn't have to spend years studying the subject, I just want to make the most important changes that will make the most difference. What are some of the most useful resources (videos, courses, books) that can help me out? Can you take a look at a couple of my videos ([1](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpdB_1cr5A&), [2](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ozoPmx1iamk)), and let me know if there's anything obvious that I should be doing to make my voice better?
So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should I just decline the audition on actors access?
I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its actors I’ve done many films with no pay at all and completely understand but usually theyll say we will pay for meals give you footage credits etc for your labor to encourage actors that we understand we can’t pay you with money but we will try to give you something in return for your time and labor you put into this film again it’s a feature. I just find that very unprofessional and it’s weird how productions really think actors deserve nothing and as if they are doing actors a favor and just seeing how they wrote NONE was so triggering lol at least write no pay but will provide metro card meals footage and credit that something a lot of actors can get behind..am i wrong to be annoyed by this i know it’s not a big deal and i just ignored the call but wanted to see what y’all thought..
Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!! *Actor/Interviewee/Extra hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defends the producers and assigns from all claims, damages, or liabilities of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to all attorney fees reasonably incurred in connection therewith) which may result from Actor/Interviewee/Extra participation in, or observation of, the production of the picture.*
Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails, they look absolutely terrible. And I'm afraid that I'll one day have to do close-ups of my hands of some point and it'll just look terrifying. So, does anyone know for sure if actors are allowed to use things to cover imperfections like these, like making my hands seem bigger or putting on fake nails just for a particular scene? To be clear, I haven't even started acting yet really, so yeah.
Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots, but I actually dislike those specific photos and don’t feel like they represent me at all. They make me look kind of older, more miserable, a bit sad looking - and they’re definitely not a good representation of what I really look like. However there’s some different headshots from the same shoot (different outfit and hairstyle) which I love and I feel like they represent me much better. However they’re a bit more alternative (mouth slightly opened, looking a bit more like myself rather than dressed up to look like a lawyer or something) and my agent insists the industry doesn’t like that, they have to be that sort of cookie cutter facing forward with a Mona Lisa smile vibe. To clarify - I’m primarily a TV/film actress but I wouldn’t cross off doing plays etc. Should I follow my instinct and push my agent to let me keep the ones I like? Do a mix? Do you have to stick to those very set standards (and show different versions of you) or show your personality and who you are?
Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I can use your tips to help me in my career.
I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”, and while a bunch of R’s are coming up, he’s hitting JWKXBNRJRKAB (or something like that - I can see the letter bubbles getting large like they do when you tap it but he only hit R once or twice). Do they just edit the text to the screen after? Or how does that work?
Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the evening, so I'm worried that I'm essentially shooting myself in the foot with taking those hours away from my availability. Are there ways to still be successful (as a beginning actor, so just getting experience and training) with an evening job? Thank you!
Anyone know what casting opportunities are like in Vancouver? I thought the competition would be highly trained and skilled in LA, I was ready to compete but it's just about numbers here. Actors here aren't more talented, the opposite in fact. It's just flooded with untrained, inexperienced time wasters. It makes luck a much bigger factor than skill and I hate it. I was doing better in SF, booking pretty much every audition I got, but there wasn't much going on. I'm thinking Vancouver next.
I'll try to keep it brief. I am an aspiring actor located in the south of England. I'm 19 years old and would like to start now, and work my way up. I don't have much experience, theatre as a kid, I have been an extra so have been on a television set. Financially I don't really have much saved up, and I'd be willing to start out with small roles. I'm just unsure how to get into the industry and would appreciate some advice. Is my location OK? I can't really leave England or Europe right now.
Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option to pay monthly or annual if it’s out your own pocket do they tell you to sign up for more than one and how much would it usually cost? Thanks and Sorry for all the questions.
Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as an alias with a voice actor. I'm unsure of what the going rate is for voice acting but this would be no more than 1 hour and I'm willing to pay up to $50 USD for that hour, it would need to be done after 9pm EST (only time I have peace and quiet) within the next 2 weeks. It would be done over Skype and I'd like to think everyone in here has a decent quality microphone. Currently I am looking for a female voice actor with an American accent, preferable to be from the New England area but not a deal breaker.
Since acting is really difficult to make money out of unless your amongst the top actors, does most people here have regulars jobs or do they work extra roles or small acting jobs to get by?
Hello. My name is Ben Harding and I am a voice actor I am looking to be voice acting roles for things like short films, animations, narration etc. If you are interested in adding me into one of your projects then just dm me on my Instagram @VoiceDemonOfficial Thank you
I used to live in NYC part of the year but since covid I'm now about 7 hours away. I have a flexible schedule and could still just as easily act in a film in New York but I'm getting too many responses from directors asking "r u in nyc?" even if the film is shooting two or three hours upstate from Manhattan. I tell them I have family there who I can stay with which is true. Anyone else experiencing this? I guess I will just lie. Unless they are doing live auditions only which would be like so 1990s everything is going to be a self tape anyway.
Hey r/acting, really appreciate your time first of all East Asian Actor here with play age 20-35ish. Currently bases in Toronto. I’ve been thinking and planning to move back to Vancouver for awhile. I’m from out west originally, and will end up being closer with family. As well as it seems like more work is available for me, my type, in the American productions that are going on Vancouver. I’m like 80% sure I want to move, but getting a bit of wet feet and FOMO I just want to get a bit more of a feeler out in Vancouver and see how everything is going so far, and what would be the advantage for me to stay in Toronto Thanks all
I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!
Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now looking for a replacement. But the good news is that the role he would play is the most demanding role in the whole film, so I think that an actual actor would be better suited for it. So I'm posting here to see if anyone is interested. Here are the details: This is a very low-budget production but we can afford to pay $50CAD per day. At the current shooting schedule we would work on the following days (this is subject to change): October 16th (Saturday) October 24th (Saturday, very short scene) November 6th (Saturday) November 7th (Sunday) We would usually work short hours (with the possible exception of the last two days, which are more demanding scenes), and since the character is in relatively few scenes it wouldn't be too big of a time commitment for the actor. The actor would play two characters (this is explained in the full script), both characters having very different personalities, and one character would play the other in the film (I know it's kinda confusing but if you read the script it makes sense). Very nuanced and skilled acting is needed to make this believable, so I think this is a great opportunity to show-off your acting chops. If you're interested and would like to read the full script or have any other questions, send me a PM and I'll get in touch.
Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months. When someone wants me to record 100 words for their YouTube channel or a little 1,000 words for their work presentation it’s easy for me. I have a price per word set up. I’ve just been asked to voice a tiny little part in an animated movie. It’s nothing major, it’s an independent movie but still… it’s a movie! And it’s only 50 words… I can’t just charge $10 for that can I? The problem is that I’m new and I want to receive regular job offers so I need to be a little cheaper until I’ve established myself, but at the same time I don’t want to undercut other voice actors and contribute to ruining the industry by offering cheap labour. I just don’t know what to charge and how to determine which jobs cost what. Please help me with this because if I know reliably what I should be charging then I’m less likely to undercut everyone else. At the same time please don’t tell me to charge $200 for 50 words or something because I’ll never get work as a newbie and I’ll never be able to fully break into the industry.
Newbie here, please help. I got invited to do an Eco Cast Audition on Actors Access, however, there are no sides attached and the audition instructions read: "Will C-Mail for any additional media." What am I supposed to send? A demo reel, a monologue, a scene? The word "additional" certainly makes it seem like I should be sending something. If it makes a difference this is for a commercial.
When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more larger-than-life/comedic/over-the-top characters just from reading a script? Especially when it comes to your typical villains, like the type you might see in a cartoon or theatre, or kids show - ex. Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil. For example, When I was in the Wiz, I ( and the director) thought I could come off as a bit boring, even performing ensemble roles. To be honest I thought the script was just boring. But there were some actors who could really bring these characters/scripts to life in a very entertaining way that I just didn't know how to. Or when I was cast as the god of death in Once on this Island, I couldn't figure out what to do with myself... I didn't want to copy the original actress's performance, as fantastic as it was, and whatever I tried, it kinda felt like I was being cringy/trying too hard. I can be more dramatic or over-the-top with more realistic characters because I can kinda just amplify some elements of myself or people I know, and it's entertaining. But how am I suppose to connect with something so much more larger-than-life, like a god of death? How do I come up with their physicality or voice, or attitude, etc? How can I make that entertaining???
I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and can't find it. I don't want to pull a number out of thin air and end up underpaying them if there's a normal rate.
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get her hands on through all the main online listing sites. She has done a few short films and a couple student films, but wants to do more. She has also taken multiple classes to continue to grow her craft. After doing research into how to get better potential jobs, I found that getting a manager or agent is the way to go. So the advice I am looking for is how can I assist her in this process, or what should she really be doing to get a manger or agent. She has submitted to some but has only heard back from one, and it was a no. Are there any tips that could help her? Or that I could use to help her? Thank you in advance any help would be greatly appreciated!!
So, I was contacted by a director after seeing my cattle call audition to audition specifically for her show. This is an amazing opportunity but I'm a tad apprehensive because the role she has called me for is that of a Brazillian maid. I am not Brazillian but I do have 6 years of experience speaking Spanish, and many people when they look at me assume I'm mixed due to my hair (it's extremely curly). I don't know my background but I do know I never grew up in a Latinx household. Would it be wrong of me to accept the audition and go out for the role? Most of the actors I've seen playing the part have been white and seemingly aren't Latinx but obviously, you can't tell if someone is by how they look because you can be white and Latinx. Please help- I don't want to do anything offensive/harmful to anyone. It would amazing part to have but again I would hate to do something shitty. I had one person whom I know who's Cuban that said they thought it was okay, but I really need more opinions. (This is cross-posted)
As a recent graduate with a Fashion Business degree and various job offers from company’s located in the aforementioned cities, I plan to attend an Acting School (most likely remotely) while also applying to as many Casting Calls as possible, attending Modelling Photoshoots, submitting auditions, honing my repertoire and perhaps make some connections along the way. I have never had any real formal training as of yet, and have only acted in one short thriller film (back in 2016) and you’re odd high school play lol Either way, wherever my day job beckons me, I’m incredibly excited for the road ahead. I’m 200% committed to retaining as much knowledge as I can to improve my craft and immerse myself in an infinite surplus of genres and projects from all kinds of bona fide directors.
I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?
I'm not actually looking for headshot feedback, so I hope it's okay to post this, but I recently came across [TypeCastMe](https://typecastme.com/). I couldn't find previous mentions of it on the sub and thought people here might find value in it :) Basically, actors upload their headshots, which site visitors can then evaluate for their percieved age range, ethnicity, and profession/lifestyle, as well as if the photo seems professionally shot and outdated or up-to-date. The actor that posted the picture then gets the feedback broken down I statistics/percentages to review. I'm finding it really useful to see a variety of headshots with the opportunity to start looking at them critically, through casting's eyes. I'm simultaneously feeling a lot better about my own headshots and identifying places where I can refine them for my next set, lol. It's a little like a game and is rather addicting. I do think the lifestyle/profession options are a little lacking, and I wish there were a way to comment or say if a headshot is actually, you know, *good*, but I think it's a nice starting point for type research and studying headshots. If you're interested in spending any time playing around on the site, I reccomend starting a (free) account; if you're not logged in, something about the algorithm will just cycle through the most recently posted pictures over and over again. If you're signed in, though, the system tracks which photos you've reviewed - and for every 50, you get a credit to upload your own picture *without* the $5 fee they advertise. It's also much easier to navigate on the desktop site, rather than on a mobile device. Anyway, I'm having fun with it, and I thought you guys might, too :)
I'm planing to go to film academy, which isn't a university but rather a 2 year course,in my home country in EU and after I finsh I will apply for a UK visa because I want to work there. My question is how do I find a sponsorskip after just an acting course, without TV nor movie credits?
I produce small, micro-budget projects. I have another one coming up in two weeks that is nothing but actors sitting in a single, studio location speaking directly into a camera (it's an usual project). I've been planning on using my Sony ZV-1 as my camera. I've tested it extensively and the quality of video I get is very good. I'm perfectly happy with it. The problem is, I just got done casting this project and I got some very, very experienced actors on board. I was not expecting to get people this big. Several of them have even produced projects with much larger budgets than mine. I'm worried about having these professionals speaking into what looks like a point and shoot camera. I'm considering a last minute upgrade to something a little more expensive looking like a GH5 just for appearance sake. The actual quality of footage isn't an issue. What are your thoughts? Would it bother you if you showed up on a tiny set and the producer was using a Sony ZV-1 (it's a very small vlogger camera)? Would a slightly larger mirrorless make you feel better even if it isn't logical? I'd appreciate your thoughts.
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I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
I just wrote a few fun facts about Web For Actors
Would you like to take a look?
Click here to check them out. I hope it will cause involuntary audible response.
