Hello everyone- Last week I [posted](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/pp84u5/i_built_a_site_to_help_narrators_accurately_quote/) about [AudiobookCalculator.com](https://AudiobookCalculator.com), a simple site I built to help narrators and voice actors find their WPM (words per minute) rate for different projects, and then help estimate how much we'll make from projects at specific PFH (per finished hour) rates. However, based on personal experience and reading experiences of others, I've realized that a great-sounding $80/PFH can quickly turn into a miserable $10/hour experience. This is especially true for newer narrators, or those working on difficult projects. That's why I just added a second calculator to the site ([AudiobookCalculator.com/hourly](https://AudiobookCalculator.com/hourly)) that uses the same information as the basic calculator, but also your total production time, to establish a **Production Time Factor (real hours : finished hours)** to help you determine how much you'll *really* be making in traditional 'hourly rate' terms. Again, thanks for checking it out- and I hope you all find it helpful. Thanks!
Hi fellow actors! I was hoping to get some advice/insight on moving to LA. Is there ever a "right" time to move? I'm trying my best to limit my risks in making a very expensive move and failing at it. Im currently repped in Austin and NM, and I haven't even landed a co-star/guest star/ etc in the roles I've been submitted for (granted I've only sent in about 5 auditions) is it unrealistic of me to move to LA at this point? I've heard people say you'll only do well in LA if your resume is already overflowing with experience.
I am working at an event where I have to move through space and talk over loud music in costume. Everyone else is just yelling, but I'm killing my voice every night that the event takes place and I looked for some alternatives. I found voice amplifiers and I bought a ZOWEETEK Portable Rechargeable Mini Voice Amplifier. I think it'll work fine for the job. I wear the speaker under my clothes and talk into the headset and it just gives me a little extra boost over the music. I need a headset that isn't as obvious as the one that the Voice Amp came with though. I was looking for a lav like people use in large theaters (lav attached to a pack that talks to the theater sound system, and the lav is taped to the actor's cheek). I bought a cheap Lav (PoP voice Professional Lavalier Lapel Microphone) but the moment I connect the lav to the voice amp I get wild, terrible feedback. Any suggestions for me? How do I eliminate this feedback? Is there another specific incognito lav I could use? I'd love to keep my budget under $100 for the whole project. I'm afraid that I will have to quit this job that I love if I can't figure out a solution and the team won't be able to work with me to figure anything out that connects to the larger audio system. Thank you so so much for giving this a thought for me!
im also hoping to meet some people that would be interesting in collabing
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.
From an online acting community I'm a member of: " My production company is early in the casting process for a 2021-scheduled independent New Media Series. We posted a casting notice on a single service on 09 December 2020. For the 11 roles that we listed, we have received, in a little over a month's time, *11,454 actor expressions of interest* in one or more roles (and we had already cast the male lead, so we did not post it in the notice — we can't fathom the number if that role had been in the listing as well). "
Re: Self Tapes - Every actor I know finds the current self-tape process frustrating and wearying. I get that it’s easier to tape at home, alone, or with a reader, and you get to do it over and over until you’re happy, but, then what happens. You send it off and chances are you never hear another word. From anyone. Did they even watch it? Was it already cast and they were just doing a compulsory fishing expedition to satisfy union requirements that they were being inclusive? Were they seeing every Cdn actor/actress within the age range so they could hire the American with impunity? When a casting agent puts out a break down asking for submissions…it used to be that agents would submit clients and they might make it to a casting session with the casting director, or if the CD was familiar with someone's work, they might propose them to the director/producer and ask that actor to come in to a producer session. It seems to me that the SELF TAPE should be the equivalent of a producer session. Someone suggested that actors should be paid to self tape…a nominal fee… but something so as to discourage casting from just agreeing to hundreds of self tapes, most of which are an utter waste of time. Even ZOOM would be a better alternative. That way, you can at least get feedback from the director/producer if they want you to go in a different direction. It seems to me, it is really easy to get actors to self tape, then sit around and watch the first 15 seconds to decide the actor isn’t quite right, but each of those actors has gone through an annoying, time consuming, sometimes costly process to get that tape out there. For what? Yes, times have changed, and the world is a different place, but, in order for actors to feel that they are more than camera fodder, I think the union should look at this current method of ’casting’, and consider some limitations to protect actors. Maybe there should be a requisite ZOOM conversation with the producer/director before the actor is asked to tape, so that if the people hiring don’t respond, or know that they are definitely NOT going in your direction, they can politely thank you for you time, let you know it’s not going to go any further, and spare you the hours of wasted time working on a self tape. Or, they can give you some direction and ask you to tape. Sorry for the rant, but I really do think some limitations would be beneficial for everyone. ​ I would love to hear from Agents and Castin Directors,, because I feel at present they are just 'doing what the Director wants', rather than standing up for their talent.
I need to make these acting clips, so I can really start submitting myself to jobs. All I have now is headshots. I just moved and don’t have friends here to make clips with… I also really would like to work with someone who is going to push me, understand my type, and be very thoughtful as they help me make my clips. I did a session with a coach who I didn’t totally jive with. She told me coaches won’t usually help you with this sort of thing, I’m not sure if that’s true or not. Is she right? Or can I find someone who can be hands on like this? Any recs in the LA area would be great, too!
Hello, everyone! Just wanted to share some very exciting work that I've done over the last few months. I wrote and directed my first full-length play, titled "Oliver & Isaac," through my queer-friendly theater company, Queer Colors Theater. It was all made remotely, with each actor in their own space, but I think it turned out quite well. Basically, the play is about two men navigating their complicated relationship, told specifically through the POV of Isaac. If you have time, I'd love for you to check it out and support queer theater. My theater company, which I created with a few friends of mine, is always looking for more support! Here's the link to our YouTube channel, where you can find additional links to our website, as well. Thank you all for the support, and I hope you find some time to check it out. :) [https://youtu.be/-I7LYSGJjok](https://youtu.be/-I7LYSGJjok)
Sorry for the long post. A month ago I started this class that has 10 others. I connected with a classmate because we love movies and the reason why we started acting. But when we told the others they looked at us like trash. They said they don't watch movies especially if you are doing a scene. The teacher corrected them saying of course you can. They really didn't like that. Apparently a lot of teachers say not to watch movies. Then we did a scene from grosse pointe blank. Love that movie. Only the teacher my classmate and I saw it. My classmate was paired with another guy and I thought she nailed minnie driver part while the other looked like a robot trying to act like a human if they were nervous. Afterwards the teacher said try not to be theatrical. And so forth. But the others they praised him and literally say wow you really know how to act nervous. I pick up sarcasm but there was none. They were dead serious. And then ignored my classmate completely. Is that typical behavior for actors. You praise people who aren't good and look down on people who are? Like we're both cliche and love Brando and believe you must put life experiences into your character to make it look real and authentic. And since we don't have a bunch of life experiences we watch movies to understand characters better. So are we wrong? It really through me off. Thanks in advance
I got an invite to audition for this class with the reward being able to take the class for free if they accept you. As a skeptic I just assume they're reaching out to hundreds on Backstage/AA with the same invitation and just hoping to somehow get money from us using this class as a "free sample." But I wanted to hear if anyone had studied there, or taken this class specifically, and what you thought of it/them. I could use a class to revitalize my skills since I haven't taken one in over 1.5yrs.
Hi, I've kind of had a bit of a life crisis after working as a support artiste for a little bit. I'm 27 and I've realised more than anything I want to work as an actor for film and tv. I used to act a bit about a decade ago but I lost my confidence and I didn't enjoy doing theatre. I used to get involved with amateur films for youtube and things like that and I was actually good at it. I love working on a project with a community of friends and making something together. I love the process of filmmaking and being on set and being transported to another world for half a day for a week or so. I can get into a character and it just seems like the most normal thing in the world to me to do. And I can act, and it feels like the only thing I can do and am supposed to. But I really don't like being on stage and doing theatre. I hate having an audience of strangers and having one shot to not screw it up. I also prefer to act more realistic styles that are more in film than theatre. The two are completely different environments to me. I'm trying to figure out how I can start a career in screen acting. I live in the UK and pretty much all actors that have had success have gone to drama school or at least done some theatre. It seems that casting agencies only take people who have done so, especially those who have done 3 years bachelors. I much prefer the practical side and getting work. I'm not good at studying and I'm better at doing things. I have 2/3 years of a bachelor's complete in Spanish and International studies which I'm doing part time. I'd also probably not be able to have 3 years without working for financial reasons, and also because I wouldnt want to turn down any experience or opportunities. I'd be 28 the earliest I could go and I am nowhere near ready for an audition. I'm not trained enough for it and have very little experience. I'm just wondering what people would suggest I could do to get the training to start a career acting? Thanks ☺
Do big anime dubbing studios like Viz media and crunchy roll do auditions online? or do you have to be in the same general area in order to audition for a role? this question is coming from a 15 yea old who wants to be a a vice actor for anime’s but live in a state with like no big studios. sorry if this is written poorly as i’m in a rush
Hi, if this question doesn't fit here, please send me to where someone may know, thanks! Need an app that can blend recordings two people have recorded separately. My buddy and I have some radio theater skits we're trying to record, but she's in Tennessee and I'm in Michigan. No apps I've tried seem to be capable of this. I've been searching for over a year, and I know there must be something that can do this simple act of combining lines read by two actors. Thanks again
My agent has a girl who looks exactly like me and while she says that we look and have different backgrounds, it really feels like she has sidetracked me. Has anyone dealt with this and also, has anyone asked their agents to show them the list of things they are being submitted for? If so, how is the nice way to ask them?
I'm Sixteen and ive been doing theatre acting sense i was around four or five. Its always been my biggest passion and i always wanted to make it on the "big screen" as an actor Just a month or so ago, i applied to a talent agency for extras, as i just wanted to get a feel of what its like working on set before trying to get bigger roles I got the comformation two days ago that ive been booked for a netflix show, and i got another email today telling me ive been booked for another netflix show early tomorrow morning (very late notice
Our animation team is in need of a voice actress for a tomboy high school student of Mexican background. All of her lines are in English. An American accent is preferable, since she was raised in America. She has twelve lines in the script, so we are offering $7 per line for a total of $84. Please have demos of previous work prepared if you are interested in the role. ONLY ACTRESSES OF MEXICAN BACKGROUND WILL BE CONSIDERED. Thanks in advance! <:
Am I correct in my understanding that amateur/hobbyist actors posting here, posting their non-audition monologues etc. are not particularly welcome? If so, then I understand. The first video I posted here, hoping to get feedback, recieved one dislike and zero comments in 2 days. I'm trying to figure out the reason: *Abysmal acting? I doubt it, but the Dunning-Kruger effect could be in action, I won't dismiss that option *That I filmed myself with a potato? *That this is a subreddit for professional actors only? And if this is not the place for me, where could I get feedback from? any particular forums you know of? Many thanks :) Steven, professional concert pianist, composer, singer and aspiring amateur actor
Do you have to be a certain height to be a voice actor? (I'm 5'1, ik right lol) I'm thinking about this career and was curious. I think voice acting is so cool especially when they do motion capture.
I booked a regional commercial a few months ago that has impressed the client that they want to put the commercial on cable in two markets and potentially nationwide. They sent me the rates and they seem reasonable, but I think there’s wiggle room to negotiate for more. I understand that they can say no to any proposal, but if you were to negotiate in good faith what would be an appropriate amount/increase to ask for?
I went to drama school in the UK about 5 years ago and completed a BA Hons in Acting. Given how the last few years has made this already difficult industry even worse, I am thinking of calling it quits on the acting. Are there any fields that my degree would be a bonus in? I often hear that most agents began as actors, some TV presenters too. Any ideas as to where I could earn a living?
I’ve always wondered if an American actor or actress would benefit more from an over seas market. Do you find this to be true? Assuming an actor learns the language of the native land and assuming that country has a film industry. It is a guess but it seems like there would be potential less competition as far as casting, yes there would be potentially fewer roles but way less competition than in the US.
For my Art Entrepreneurship, I have to create a hypothetical business that has to do with my major, that being theatre. I finally came up with an idea and wanted to hear opinions. Again this isn’t a real business, it’s hypothetical. A casting company for everyone, big directed to women, lgbt, disabled and minorities. Being be three of those I thought this would be a good business. But I’d love to hear feedback. My first idea was coming up with a website. One that is inviting, promoted by popular actors who got those ideals, the site being easy to navigate including larger text, text to speech and subtitles on any videos or pictures.
i was recently thinking about acquiring a stage name for many reasons. firstly because i have an ethnic name (first name is very close to the english alternate and surname is only 4 letters but people still struggle) so i don’t want to deal with people constantly mispronouncing it. do actors usually change their full name or just their surname? and do actors ever receive hate for changing their real name (especially ethnic actors)? if you guys could give a name to a 18 year old female, meditteranean looking with curly/wavy hair and distinct features what pops into your mind?
I know this is a frequently asked question but what do I do?
Hi, I bought a custom acting reel from Acting and Voice Studios for about $750. In my opinion, it was not worth the money because I’m barely in the scene in comparison with my scene partner. At the same time, the quality is pretty good and I have an IMDB credit now (not that it means much for a 2-minute video lol). I looked online and other places look like they offer worse production quality but the reels are about half the price. How soon is it to buy more demo reels? I’m a new actor (have only taken tao serious acting classes) and according to people here, you can see that in the video (which is totally ok). Should I wait until I take more classes first? I’m getting inpatient because I have been acting for a months now and barely got a supporting role in a student short film.
Hi I am looking for native English speaking actors who can create aquick testimonial video for our product. You can film the video in your mobile phone and submit. Video length : 30 \~ 60 secondsWe will provide you the script to create the video.You have to be a native English speaker.When you send me message / chat request. Please send the following \- Your Country name \- Link to any one of your social profiles (IG , FB , Twitter)this is to verify you are who you say you are. (We won't be making this info or your name public. Its only for verification) ​ Payment : Paypal / Crypto Thanks
Hey everyone! Summarizing for context: i’ve always wanted to be an actress, took some classes here and there, but never had the guts to really go after it. So I quit. Many years went by, and after a big career crisis during the pandemic, I decided to give it another go. I thought being older would help me navigate all those feelings of “not being good enough”, but they’re catching up with me again, and to make it worse, now I feel i’m “too old” for this. I took a musical theatre class on Sunday, and when it was my turn to perform, I completely froze and went into full panic mode (i have anxiety and i’m in therapy). I’ve been taking singing classes for years and still couldn’t do anything, I just broke down, it was very embarrassing. That triggered a complete loss of confidence. I’ve been trying to record some monologues, but just can’t do anything. I feel I suck and will never get better and all those doubts and horrible feelings. I am trying not to be too hard on myself, and trying to give myself more time until the bad feeling passes, since it was only 2 days ago. I just wanted to ask you for advice on how to keep going. If you ever felt this way, how did you overcome it, how did you build up your confidence again. Also, for those of you with performance anxiety/stage fright, what helps you with it? Thanks ❤️
I’ve been in a weird place with acting for a few years now. Handful of pins but no major bookings yet. I’ve been waiting tables & bartending for years but as I’m getting ‘older’ I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m still ‘young’ enough to get an actual career, so I wanted to see what other people do on here outside of survival type jobs. I’m not a corporate person and I don’t want that life even if I wasn’t an actor. I’ve been exploring tech sales, IT support, and real estate. Industries that have decent entry level jobs that are remote, start around 50k in New York, and have pathways for upward mobility. I’m heavily leaning toward real estate since it’s the most flexible and dynamic, but obviously the most challenging out of the 3. What do you guys do? I’d love to be inspired. It’s a hard pill to swallow realising acting just isn’t happening for me like I’ve wanted it to for so long, but I do believe I will break through one day, so it’s important to have that flexibility to take it as seriously as I can without sacrificing making actual adult money in life. Thanks guys!
hi everyone!! so here’s the deal: in early august i sent in a submission to be an extra in a movie which required a special skill, and it was an open casting call. over a month goes by and i’ve come to terms with the fact that they don’t want me for it. then like 3 days ago i get an email saying they want me to audition for one of the lead roles and they send me a script. they gave me like 2 days to send it in, which i did. they asked for amateur actors to apply because i guess they are prioritizing this skill, but i have literally no idea what to expect with this whole audition process. my only other acting experience was being an extra once (aside from school plays), but i feel pretty okay about the tape i sent in. i guess i’m mainly worried about how long it might take to find out if i got the role. also it sounds pretty silly, but if i don’t get this role, does it mean i won’t be in it at all??? i’m just so new to all this that i have no idea what to expect. thanks :D
Here's a prime example: https://youtu.be/P3S0v77H-PU I'm aiming for a cunning voice for a project I'm working on. When I hear the phrase "cunning voice", I immediately think of this character. I'm not a voice actor but my friend is a professional voice actor. Not even he can emulate the voice of the character speaking in the first 20 secs of this video. He says there's way too much modularity for him. It doesn't have to be exact, or even close to exact. But does anyone have any tips? What sort of effects should I shoot for? I hear some reverb, but not sure what else. And in terms of recording the voice itself, how should I be speaking? I can make my voice sound like him, but the cadence the character has is really difficult to emulate. Never really done any voice acting, and like I said this doesn't have to be perfect. But my voice definitely has a wide range of possibilities (perfect Joe Swanson impression, can speak really high pitched above falsetto, things like that) so I'm sure I can do it.
(My apologies if this isn’t the right place) I’m a young NJ/NY based actor who is looking to step up into more professional opportunities. I have an opportunity to join Actors Equity through their Open Access option (where membership is open to any stage actor who has worked professionally on a theatre production in the US, which I have done) However, the dues and fees are pretty hefty and right now I don’t have anything in the horizon that can justify saying yes and start paying the initiation fee (I don’t have an agent, I haven’t been able to attend any calls in NY, etc.) I’d love the opportunity to gain more opportunities for auditions and down the road if a great opportunity happens and I can join Equity that way, that would be awesome, but I’m wondering if it is worth joining Equity now or if it would be better if I stayed non-union and continued to audition around and hope for the best? Any advice is greatly appreciated. I can also clarify or answer any questions if needed. Thanks in advance!
For acting auditions in LA (pre covid, I know things are weird now), when submitting online to sites like these: 1-how many auditions on average did you get invited to a wk/month? 2-what was the turn around time or lead time that you usually got? (same day in 2 hours? 2 wks out? the day before?)
After several mental breakdowns I am finally taking my leap of faith into acting. Any advice and for those taking/taken acting classes, what class do you recommend?
I have no professional acting credits. I’ve been in 2 student films, paid to have a scene made with a great company in LA, and I have a few acting clips that I made with other actors from my school. I think my reel looks awesome, but I’m 22 years old and I have no real credits. Is it too soon to reach out to managers and/or agents?
I’m an aspiring actor/director and I don’t have my SAG card yet. Could I become SAG eligible even if it’s just working enough hours on my own film? Could I even get myself a SAG card if I direct a SAG short and put myself in it? I’m sure there’s some reason this wouldn’t work or else everyone would do it but I haven’t been able to find any information on it.
Hi! I am creating a 3D-animated short film for my senior thesis that will primarily be in Cantonese and feature a Chinese-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. We’re currently seeking voice actors for our film, specifically three Cantonese-speaking voice actors. * **SCOTT — $100:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chinese-American male. He is a passionate and dedicated artist who is growing into his identity. Although he is confident when he goes to the city to take pictures, he struggles to connect with his parents and express his dreams. Scott’s Cantonese speaking ability is limited. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK SOME CANTONESE. LGBTQ+ actors encouraged to apply.* * **DEDI — $100:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. Although he has traditional values and acts stern and inexpressive, he used to be a passionate photographer. However, he gave up his love in order to provide for the family, and along the way, he hardened his heart to dreams. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **MAMI — $75:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. She is the type of mother to overworry and nag because she values her family above all else. She is the glue holding this family together. Although she has traditional values, she just wants to understand her son. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **BABY SCOTT — $50:** A 5-7 years old Chinese-American toddler. He is curious, creative, bubbly, and loving. He admires and loves his parents. In addition to voicing the lines, we would also require you to record a video of your mouth, so we can have lip sync reference for the animators— this would also be compensated. Rates are negotiable! **If you are interested,** [**please record yourself performing these audition lines**](https://tinyurl.com/shattered-voice-casting)**, and send your demo submissions to me by email! You can also** [**check out our Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/shattered_thesis/)**.** If you know anyone who might be interested in these roles, please send this post their way. It’s not often you get to see Cantonese in American films, much less animated films, and it’s really important to us that we are authentic to our story. :\^)
Hi! I am creating a 3D-animated short film for my senior thesis that will primarily be in Cantonese and feature a Chinese-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. We’re currently seeking voice actors for our film, specifically three Cantonese-speaking voice actors. ​ * **SCOTT — $100:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chinese-American male. He is a passionate and dedicated artist who is growing into his identity. Although he is confident when he goes to the city to take pictures, he struggles to connect with his parents and express his dreams. Scott’s Cantonese speaking ability is limited. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK SOME CANTONESE. LGBTQ+ actors encouraged to apply.* * **DEDI — $100:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. Although he has traditional values and acts stern and inexpressive, he used to be a passionate photographer. However, he gave up his love in order to provide for the family, and along the way, he hardened his heart to dreams. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **MAMI — $75:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. She is the type of mother to overworry and nag because she values her family above all else. She is the glue holding this family together. Although she has traditional values, she just wants to understand her son. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **BABY SCOTT — $50:** A 5-7 years old Chinese-American toddler. He is curious, creative, bubbly, and loving. He admires and loves his parents. ​ In addition to voicing the lines, we would also require you to record a video of your mouth, so we can have lip sync reference for the animators— this would also be compensated. Rates are negotiable! **If you are interested,** [**please record yourself performing these audition lines**](https://tinyurl.com/shattered-voice-casting)**, and send your demo submissions to me by email! You can also** [**check out our Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/shattered_thesis/)**.** If you know anyone who might be interested in these roles, please send this post their way. It’s not often you get to see Cantonese in American films, much less animated films, and it’s really important to us that we are authentic to our story. :\^)
It's called MAX Agency and it is in Toronto There are over 200 google reviews and they seem split on either completely loving the agency or hating it. I am completely 50-50 on whether it's a scam or not because some of the negative comments really just look like bitter people who didn't get an audition while a lot of the positive reviews look completely fake. I just have no clue what to believe and I think my desperation for being an actor has clouded my judgment Here is a link to the site. You can just google it as well. https://maxagency.com/
Hello you beautiful voice actors! Recently I took a number of courses that really made it clear to me that in order to really get out there and be noticed, on top of being great at auditions, is to make content and be known - and so I made a cover of a song with the help of my professional audio engineer friend and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do (Or at least like 66% as much would suffice) - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxM-ig0h4jI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxM-ig0h4jI) (The goal is to get Black Gryp0n to see it which would be NUTS, but I'm putting the energy out there)
I've been working on a project where for a couple of the characters we have one actor for the acting on screen and a different actor for the voice over - how would I differentiate their credits? I have done: Katie: .... Katie's voice performance: ... Is there a better way of doing this should I break down the credits under different subheadings? Actors Katie: .... Voice actors Katie: ....
All over this subreddit and the rest of the Internet, I see questions about “I am X, can I still act?” Or, “I am X years old, is there still time?” The answer is always yes…if you want to act because you love it. But come on, when we ask this, we’re asking, “Is it still possible to become rich and famous?” Maybe not EVERYONE who asks that means that, but that’s the implication. Can you still become an extremely famous and successful actor if you are XYZ? Well, the chances are very low…but the chances are very low regardless of what attributes you have or what age you start. “I’m 30. Can I still be famous?” “Well, the chance before was 0.5%, and now it’s probably like 0.4%, so…” I feel this is forgotten. If you’re doing this solely to be famous, you have to remember the odds for EVERYBODY. Sure, you could have started acting professionally at 18 instead of 27…but thousands of people who start at 18 don’t get anywhere either. Sure, you could be thinner or have more hair or whatever…but there are tons of ripped young men with long hair who never get a callback. You have to remember that famous actors are a very diverse bunch as well…well, for men, at least. I can say that for sure. There’s no way to know whether you will succeed unless you try. I do know exactly why these questions are asked aside from this, though. People are nervous that they are wasting their time. They’re nervous that if they spend years and years of their life working on this, all of a sudden, they’ll be 50 with nothing to show for it. Let’s face it, to the general public, being a successful actor means you are famous and in stuff they have heard of. It doesn’t matter if you make a good living and have 100 credits to your name…if you heard that someone was a 45-year old actor, and you’ve never heard of him…you pity him somewhat. Or if not pity, not have the same reverence for if he were the lead in a big TV show. When people say, “is it too late?”, what they mean is, “Am I wasting my time trying to succeed?” But even that is flawed, because acting is not a linear path. The amount of time you act says nothing. Well, not entirely, but you could possibly hit huge stardom after only 3-5 years. Is it likely? No, but again, it’s not likely for anyone. It’s just about the fear of rejection and insecurity over your life’s direction. And the answer is, nobody here can answer that question. We never know what becomes successful or a huge phenomenon. Not just for acting, but for anything.
Under my account section I'm trying to select more than just two regions But it won't let me. I want to get notifications for basically anything on the entire East Coast. Why can't I do this? What the hell am I paying for? Also trying to set it so I only get notifications for feature films.
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My agent told me that the majority of his clients are booking jobs based on extremely minimal self tape production value. The lighting does not have to be perfect, and in fact, he told me that extremely well produced tapes like those you record at a studio, will often be seen negatively by casting, as it means the actor has excess time they can spend on the tape. On the other hand, the working actor who is busy, often has to record on set. So their only option would be to record their tape in the dressing room, etc. They want your essence, not your effort.
im looking for a female voice actor to say a few lines for a youtube series im doing called detectives under cover. look here for more info [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ed1P0qbOQNTXmFxL5vT8g/videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ed1P0qbOQNTXmFxL5vT8g/videos) this is not for a major role i just need these lines done but you will be credited in the credits here are the lines Wife: I don’t wanna die \*crying\* I’m not ready to die \*cough\* \*cough\* Wife: I will always love you take care of our boy \*cough\* just dm the recordings
For quite a while I’ve been wanting to become a voice actor. I mainly would like to voice in anime and video games since that is what has inspired me to want to become a voice actor. I would like some advice on when would maybe be the best time to start or maybe even where to start. Also what are some things I should consider or know before becoming a voice actor. Also can anyone become a voice actor or do you need to have an interesting or cool voice to get hired. Any tips or advice would be very much appreciated :)
Two months ago I booked a lead role in a project that was supposed to be a trilogy of three short films. The writer/director of the film just told me they are making it completely animated… ONE WEEK before we’re supposed to film. And before that he changed filming dates around multiple times. Which caused my hotel dates to get messed up (dates he previously confirmed). I expected these three films to be on a set, acting, not doing voiceover. I’m not a voice actor and I’ve been wanting SET experience and material for my reel. He said we could still film some scenes for my reel but ??? I don’t know. I feel a bit betrayed. I want to be honest and tell him he’s caused a major strain on my schedule and wallet (considering I bought my costume and hotel), but I don’t want him to completely kick me off the project. I’m feeling frustrated and stuck. Thoughts?
For a while I’ve been wanting to become a voice actor. I’m just curious if there are maybe any good ways to practice voice acting. Also what are some things I should consider or know before becoming a voice actor. Any advice is very much appreciated :)
I’ve gotten mixed feedback regarding the usefulness of actor websites nowadays. One of the main pros I can think of is that it has all your materials in one place. What other things should actors consider when deciding whether or not they need a website? How has your site helped you? Would love to know your thoughts. Thanks!
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