I've listened to several interviews of voice actors who said that when they were kids, there were online communities for fans of anime to get involved with fan dubs. I was wondering if similar things exist nowadays?
I’ve seen many comments on other platforms saying the worst thing a foreign actor could do is pack up and move to the US for acting work. So in that case, how would a foreign actor work on productions in the US without actually moving there? Is that even possible?
I'm going to be a freshmen this year :eek: and this is the first year I can go out for the school play in the fall. I mentioned this summer that I really wanted to take drama class and audition for the play. My dad said there was no way he'd let me do either. He said most actors are Satanists, that to audition I'll have to kiss all the boys and backstage everyone is undressed. I realize there's a lot of bad things in Hollywood but I live in a small town and its just a play. I told him that its school sponsored but still said no. What he says isn't true is it? My friend was in a musical over the summer and didn't say anything and I don't think she would lie. I feel like most of his concerns are silly. His not right is is? I don't know how to convince him acting isn't what he thinks it is?
I've done some background acting. I've never done regular, principal acting. Do principal actors get vouchers or is that just a background thing? I'm curious.
While I was on set waiting to go through the next take someone on set (not in charge of the bg actors) asked for my name and the name of the bg actor beside me and wrote it down on the side of his paper. Does this mean anything? Like could I be asked to come back and work another day? I have no idea and am extremely new to this so any ideas if any would be much appreciated. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Thanks :)
Hi guys! I was wondering if its true that agents will go to classes and scout actors? Is it more common in theatre or in classes? Is it a common thing to do, or is it kind of rare? ​ Thanks for your help! :)
How do I know If my acting teacher is good or not? I started an online zoom acting class a couple months ago. Before I took this class I did a different zoom class with this acting studio. It was just a 4 week class. After the class ended my acting teacher asked me to join her on going meisner scene study class. I felt so happy that she asked me. Usually you have to audition to get into that class. I enjoyed my first couple classes, but then I started to have a negative experience with my teacher. I feel constant pressure to impress her because she's so picky. I feel like im always getting negative feedback in class even though I know im a good actor. When I first joined I was 3 classes in before she pushed my scene partner to the edge and she broke down crying. She has one women in the class who she definitely favors. She never gives any negative notes to her EVER only praises her. I told myself I would not cry outside of a scene infront of my class, but I did...I broke down. I felt like I wasn't good enough. I worked my ass off on my last scene practicing my despite dealing with my dog being very sick and having to take care of him. She makes me feel like im not good sometimes which is sad because I have confidence in myself and my passion. During my breakdown she told me I was a great actor with a great emotional life. I have been acting since I was 12 and have been to so many acting classes and I've always felt encouraged and happy going. I have never broke like this before. I'm nervous to go back to class next week. Is this a normal experience for some? Is this just tough love? Im not one to quit something once I start. Should I just suck it up and do my best for myself? I'm Female and in my early 20s
i really like his voice and the characters he has, is there any way for me to sound like him
Hey! I just moved to LA after living and working as an actor in NY for 5 years. I’m 24(F) SAG-Eligible and I have a website, headshot, all that fun stuff. I used Central Casting back in NY, are any of you with a background agency you like more, or should I just go back to the tried-and-true route? Thank you!
I realize to get bumped up on actors access submission you need a reel and/or a slateshot and because I don't have any credits I was thinking of filming a monologue from the play prodigal son. Is this a good idea and if so do you think that that is a good monologue to choose?
(Cincinnati office) How often do their film/TV actors get auditions for larger streaming platforms like HBO, Hulu, and Netflix - or SAG feature films? I see they do a lot of commercial and model work but I’d like to stick with just TV and film acting if possible.
I know that WME owns IMG Models, but what other talent agencies own/are partnered with modeling agencies? I worked in NYC as a model for 3 years, but I just moved to Los Angeles. Since I am now seeking rep as a model here, I am prioritizing signing with a modeling agency that has a talent division or partner. I know this won't be a free ticket into a talent agency, but I want to have my foot as close to the door as I can since I am actively building my credits as an actress. I am not familiar with the modeling agencies here and am unsure which agencies have strong talent partners-- can someone point me in the right direction, please?
So I'm a college student, and let's say I've been cast in a production that shoots during the semester. Are they going to pay for me to go back and forth between the shooting location and where I live?
Hi! So I recently got a message from a post in a Facebook group from Patty Chen about the Image Powerhouse Agency and Prestigious Models and Talent. I looked them up and they seem to have mixed reviews on Yelp. They ARE SAG-Franchised, but I don’t see any major or even decently large success stories. They have and IMDb account and are ranked in the one thousands. They are also located in California, and on the Better Business Bureau, they have a pretty clean score. Patty who reached out said that they do have success stories, and they mainly represent Asian American Actors. How should I go about this? They seem sketchy, but also seem fine in other aspects. Does anyone see any red flags with their agency? And if so, can someone please tell me if this is a scam? I’m usually good at determining it, but this is very difficult to determine. I have not applied yet btw.
I know that watching good movies helps actors, like sometimes with noticing the way the characters walk, talk, hand gestures, etc. So I was wondering if anyone here knows some good movies that could be of some benefit like with good acting, I’m starting to train myself for acting right now and I feel like one of the best things that I should do at the moment is watching good movies, observing different behaviors and stuff. Thank u, have a great day :)
I m completely new in acting, i have been reading book(an actor prepares) since few days. But don’t know how to start practising at home.and i have been thinking about to get into drama school but there also u need experience. So what is foundation course and how it differs from acting degree?
So I went to an acting class, we got our scripts and i did plenty of rehearsals with my partner. So comes the day of the performance. We start off everything is going well, i am doing everything as according to rehearsals no funny business. My partner starts talking over my lines. Then freaks out and lunges out of his chair completely changing the dynamic of the characters, Noticing this significant change, and realising the dude is getting stage freight, i begin to say all my lines in a very soothing manner, now the lines aren’t pretty either but i tried my best to deliver with politeness so he doesn’t feel worse. Dude keeps talking over my lines, the scene progresses comes to a point where my lines are to request something from his character, i do so very politely. The guys says “no” three times extremely rudely. And they were not even his lines. I get hurt by this. As it progresses comes a line where my character has a angry line, the actor in me could not hold it in any longer and i say this line the way it was rehearsed, the guy say his following like a innocent little girl like i’ve done something unexpected, the following line also an aggressive line i simply could not say it in that manner as i realised he cant take it, i hold it in, at this point i get pissed off at this dumbass for messing around with with the scene and my emotions. Its been 2 months i am sick of this stupid situation repeating in my head. I feel angry, betrayed. Any input?
Obviously, he's an actor. But not in the same way as Ian McKellen or Helen Miren so to speak. Is there a name for his type of performance? Or is it more people's perception of him that is important? Kind of like how Keanu Reeves is so associated with memes (especially on reddit lol). Is a meme-actor a thing?
Hello, many of you urged me to talk to my reps and report back after my post about abuse : physical/bullying from another actor to me on a SAG set. I emailed both reps (on same email) and had a lawyer friend look it over to make sure it was a well-written, professional email - then sent to both sides. One rep responded immediately and said they were very sorry to hear, and that they are very proud of how professionally I acted. The other I heard absolutely nothing from. They did indeed send me an email 3 days later but it was for an audition, no acknowledgement whatsoever. Would love to any insights. Thanks. My original post is here - https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/osspsv/is_it_worth_letting_your_rep_know_about_abuse/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb
I read a lot of biographies of the timeline of actor’s careers and I find that a lot of actors/actresses have done minor roles in shows until finally scoring a huge role in cinema or television. I’m just curious how actors gain this level of exposure a few years into their career. For example, Anya Taylor Joy was signed as a model and did a few shows and then she was signed in a starring breakout role in The Witch. Another recent example I saw are the main stars of Outer Banks, particularly the female lead (Madelyn Cline) who moved to LA for pilot season (a big no no from most people on here and from agents/people in the industry) and yet somehow landed Outer Banks in her short period of stay although she had very limited prior experience. Do you think all these actors apply to projects on AA/ through their smaller agencies? Again, not trying to compare because everyone has their own unique journeys— but trying to understand how actors were able to have such access early in their journey. Do you also think that having acting credits starting from childhood beneficial?
Hello everybody. In general, I consider myself to be a fine actor for a beginner. Not great, but not bad. I know my weak areas. I don’t know how to improve them, though. There aren’t many classes around me, and the ones available tend to be a waste of time IMO. Comedy is my worst spot. Technical things, also, but that doesn’t matter for what I’m talking about. How can I get better with comedic timing, lightheartedness, etc?
I have been pouring through the subreddit and found that more or less everyone agrees that taking acting classes are really helpful when it comes to people who really want to improve in their craft. So far I have only gone off of youtube videos, trying to analyze and learn through films specifically how the actors act, and have started reading a book called "The Voice and The Actor" by Cicelly Berry (I recommend this for people who are worried about their voices); not that I'm saying that these aren't good resources though. I am in an area that does no workshops or classes on acting so I'd like to ask for recommendations when it comes to acting classes online; also I have seen courses from sites like Skillshare and MasterClass, are there people here that have tried these? If so do you think they are good? Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to read this.
I've heard from some coaches in my community that using self tapes from previous auditions or tapes done during class is good to show casting if you have not been on many shows or productions yet. Is this a viable option for beginners?
Greetings. I'm a student who's always been interested in Voice Over/Voice Acting and would like to get into it as a second career. The main catch, and the main reason that I'm asking for advice is that I'm mexican, live in México and, obviously, don't live in the USA. Thankfully, I'm fluent in English; I can speak without a mexican accent (but will do if needed), do a british accent, even if not perfect, and switch back and forth between them. Evidently, I'm a native Spanish speaker. But being in my country, where can I begin looking for work? I'd love to do audiobook narration as a starting point, but ACX (for example) is not open for México. Even low-paying projects/roles are much higher wage than here. Of course, everything has to be online, but I'm tech-savvy enough so that's not an obstacle for me. Getting started in VO/VA in my country is hard -Even more so online, and I can't pinpoint a single place that actively looks for voice talent without exploiting or underpaying their actors, even if great ones have come from here and the rest of Latin America. Taking lessons, practicing and everything I may need to get started is perfectly fine for me, but it may be ultimately pointless if I can't get into this world. Thank you in advance for reading and for your help.
Sup y’all! I’m an aspiring voice actor with ZERO experience. I was thinking of auditioning for some VO work in my area but unfortunately there aren’t any available. I also have a job that’s kinda demanding so i can’t go all in on this dream yet and i need another source of income because yknow, covid and all. Do you think selling on fiverr is a great idea?
Just wondering if anyone has found any classes that are meeting in person. Online zoom classes sort of stink. Thanks and let me know!
The idea of the class involves NOT rehearsing, nor completely memorizing your lines so that you can live in the moment without thinking. This seems to go against what every training seems to push. It’s my belief that a great performance comes from a memorized text and lots of preparation. If an actor shows up to set without their lines memorized, they’d be in deep shit. Thoughts?
How the hell do you do super heavy emotional scenes. I don’t have to do one in a play or anything at the moment but I’m going to have to eventually. When I’m watching actors crying hard in scenes (for example madelyn Cline in that scene in outer banks or Matthew McConaughey in interstellar) I wonder how the hell id do that if I had to and think that I’d never be able to do that. Does anyone know how to help with that cause I’d love to do dramas and stuff when I’m older but have no clue how I could do a scene like that.
I've been going to therapy and meditating a lot and connecting more with my emotions. I've become so much more open with my vulnerability that I find it almost easy to access different emotional states. For example for an emotional scene I don't think it would be too difficult for me to get myself in that state of mind. I know some actors are famous for not having been trained how to act but self taught so I'm curious.
I use Backstage for applying to casting calls but I was wondering what other ways might be more effective. I’ve been getting callbacks but just realized I was auditioning wrong lol (I’m a new actor). It seems like lots of places are shut down due to COVID-19 right now.
Hi all! I will be taking a trip I planned months ago to L.A. and other areas along the west coast and was wondering if anyone knows of any half or full day workshops (or anything else worthwhile for an actor) going on on Saturday, August 14? When I originally booked the trip, I was hoping COVID cases would be low enough for in-person classes to start happening again, but haven't been able to find anything of interest. I'm also just hoping for the opportunity to network with other actors and such if I can't at least find a workshop. Any help is much appreciated!! Thanks!
How do-able is maintaining the balance between the two ? Would love to PM someone about this
Im pretty good at finding theater monologues and scenes, but other than a lucky google I'm not sure where to find camera copy. Also, lmk if you wanna join me in the challenge. Trying to stay productive and would love an accountabil-buddy
LA Actors! Has anyone had any luck signing up with Central Casting lately? I just moved to the city and I'm looking for background work. I've been refreshing the page at exactly the time new slots are posted, but as soon as I put my info in and submit, it says the slot is already filled! I really don't think I can go any faster, any tips for how I can get an onboarding appointment? Or if you have other suggestions for finding extra work, let me know!
Hey guys, working on my speaking skills and read that the most effective exercises are shadowing/mimicking and reading books out loud, so could you recommend some audiobooks that are considered great in terms of voiceover
So i’m an amateur male actor and I’m looking to pursue voice over work at a professional level. My budget is limited but i’m very much willing to take the time and save up for a good mic because I really enjoy voice acting. I was looking at Crispin Freeman’s website and he recommended a focusite Scarlett Solo for the Audio Interface and an AKG C214 for a studio xlr mic. I also looked at some of the ones listed on Steve Blum’s website but they’re quite a bit out of my price range. So far i’m keen on the focusite paired with the c214 but I would love to hear the opinions of others on this subreddit.
My partner and I are considering a move to Toronto from the U.K. He has Canadian citizenship so it might not be difficult for me to get there in terms of visas, but I’m wondering whether anyone has done such a move from U.K.-> Toronto and how it’s gone? I’ve had mainly success in theatre, but I can imagine that there’s a niche market for U.K.-sounding actors? I guess my question is - has anyone had the experience of moving from U.K. to Canada/toronto to pursue acting and how did it go for you?
I was listening to some roundtable actor interviews on YouTube and remember specifically Sarah Paulson and some others talking about how the mind know acting isn't real danger or emotion, but the body doesn't know, and the body takes on the tension or whatever the emotion is, and the brain chemistry changes as well based on behaviors. I also heard another actor say that sex scenes will cause her to think and feel like she's in love with that person for a while after. I was wondering for you, how do you view how acting as your art or profession, meshes with your everyday self? How does this interesting dynamic in acting complement your sense of self and behaviors and relationships outside of the acting?
What should an actor look for first an agent or manager? Or both?
I'm a UK actor, but am not currently based in the UK. I have been working on developing my career this year, such as working on my materials, updating my IMDb page, looking for an agency etc. Now that I have most things in place, I want to join an official union, and Equity seems the most suitable choice. I won't be able to travel to the UK for any gigs in the immediate future (as the borders of the country I live in are currently closed) but looking ahead 6 months, I hope things will be better, so I want to start planning ahead now, rather than just waiting until everything reopens. I already have everything needed to qualify for membership, but what I'm wondering is, how does membership affect work done outside of the UK? I know SAG has some kind of rule about working on global projects, but what about Equity? Are there any rules I should be aware of, or does membership only apply to work done in the UK? Any advice or experience in this matter from Equity members will be very much appreciated.
I’m looking for some advise from actors who have agents on how you were able to either find them, or how they found you. I am wanting to just submit myself blindly, but I know that option might not be as good as others. I’m also in the process of moving to LA (will be moving around February/March of 2022) and don’t know whether or not to put effort into finding a local agent here until then, or if I should wait to even find an agent once I’m in LA. Please let me know your thoughts because every day that passes that I’m not auditioning for something or am not active in my community, I feel like I’m wasting time! I’ll appreciate any advice I can get.
Silly question I know, but it's been bugging me for weeks now. I've seen him in GLOW and a very minor part in Joker and thought he pulled off the roles well. However, being super familiar with the guy before he began acting, I can't help but think, 'he's good, but is he just being himself?' Now I know that different actors take different approaches, nothing wrong with that, just curious as to the general consensus. And if there are any roles he played that I'm unaware of that proves/disproves etc. Thanks.
Hi guys, Amanda here again. I'm trying to learn the ins and outs of audio recording\*, but I needed a quick 'cheat sheet' on using Audacity -- so I took notes from some voice actor's YouTube video. The workflow is: Noise Reduction (get sample from recorded track) --> Compressor (with threshold set to -14 dB and noise floor set to -40 dB) --> Limiter (Input Gain 4.00, Right channel limit (dB) set to -3) --> and finally Normalize to -3 dB. \--------- My question is: does any part of this seem redundant? And is anything missing? Do I need to OK the Noise Gate at -40, a separate effect, if I've already got the Compressor effect using -40? Why do I need the Limiter step if I'm Normalizing to -3 anyway? My (limited) understanding is that a Limiter is rather an extreme sort of function, more useful to loud rock bands than voiceover. Any insights would be appreciated. I should point out that this isn't a question about adjusting my voice electronically, in terms of boosting one frequency or lowering another. I like my voice just the way it is : ) \*And plan to read ReaMix: Breaking the Barriers with Reaper, as well as the Audacity Manual, top to bottom. Even though I'm using Audacity not Reaper right now, the first work is considered a useful audio education.
Recently a new movie trailer starring an influencer was released with some mixed reviews. It got me thinking of the future of acting and the film industry. Millions of talented people have gone through years of intensive training in acting and influencers with huge followings and zero acting experience (or acting talent) make some calls and land a leading role with little effort. As social media begins to increase its role in the entertainment industry, the line between genuinely talented actors and influencer actors become more faint. In my personal opinion I fear for the sake of this industry, people will be unable to distinguish real acting with these influencers finding ways to be more famous. I would like to hear some of your opinions and thoughts regarding what the future of movie making and acting may look like.
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.
Some people say they are and some say they aren’t. Actresses like Charlie Theron and Margot Robbie or actors like Henry Cavill or Chris Hemsworth. Actors like Steve Buscemi or Judy Davis or even Tilda Swinton have never been particularly good looking and now in their 60s are still working in Hollywood film and television.
Hello I’m looking for a somebody who thinks they are good actors/role players for a possible scenario that i have in mind that i might need help with ,i’m open to everyone.
I see that many clients expect a 24 hours turnaround time, but I have other voice acting contracts that I need to work on and sometimes work as an on-camera actor/extra so I’m not able to do voice acting that day. I will usually be able to do it in 24 hours, I just can’t always guarantee it. This client wants us to work together for a year for the same rate (which is already lower than what I usually ask for) and I am afraid my life will change in a year so I will end up having more contracts as an actor/voice artist, so I’ll be less available and probably be worth a better rate per recorded minute. I am not sure I want to give priority to a client that already lowers my rate and wants me to agree to work for the same rate for a year, mostly since I don’t know what it is like to work with them. It’s for elearning. What would be a decent turnaround time? Is a 24h turnaround common and I should get used to it? Or what kind of turnaround should I offer?
I see that many clients expect a 24 hours turnaround time, but I have other voice acting contracts that I need to work on and sometimes work as an on-camera actor/extra so I’m not able to do voice acting that day. I will usually be able to do it in 24 hours, I just can’t always guarantee it. This client wants us to work together for a year for the same rate (which is already lower than what I usually ask for) and I am afraid my life will change in a year so I will end up having more contracts as an actor/voice artist, so I’ll be less available and probably be worth a better rate per recorded minute. I am not sure I want to give priority to a client that already lowers my rate and wants me to agree to work for the same rate for a year, mostly since I don’t know what it is like to work with them. It’s for elearning. What would be a decent turnaround time? Is a 24h turnaround common and I should get used to it? Or what kind of turnaround should I offer?
It’s getting super repetitive. First of all, there’s no right age, time to begin. Just do it. The fact that your sounding so unsure, makes it sound not desperate, but sounds like you’re not goin to give it your all. If age alone is going to deter you, oh boy, then this industry ain’t for you. There’s a lot of disappointment and rejections here. There are roles for everyone of different age, race, height, weight, look, there’s a place for everyone. Not every project is looking for the dashing leading man, Don Draper type. Not every project’s looking for a sexy ScarJo type. Just do it. Why did you go to preschool, middle school, high school when you were young? To learn. Don’t you think acting classes are the same deal? Take classes. No shortcuts. Do you think those ‘x actors’ you’re conparing journeys with didn’t have extensive training/experience prior? Those people have paid their dues and worked to get where they are, it wasn’t overnight. You think ‘newcomer’ (then) John Boyega just got scouted on the streets of London to becoming the face of the modern Star Wars movies? No, he’s been on loads of projects that you just hadn’t heard of. Stop saying ‘oh, so and so so, got their break with little to no traiining/experience, I can do it too’ The chances of that happening would be winning the Powerball TWICE. Do you have a chance? Sure. But you’re here asking, instead of dipping your toes in. How should I know if you can thrive in the industry? Maybe try it out first? Get out the do the work.
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