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.
I requested a meeting with a theatrical agent and got offered one with a commercial agent, which I also do not have? Should a beginning actor start off with a commercial before theatrical? Should I take the meeting to see what is up?
Hi all! I'm drawing a blank on the name right now but I know it's still around. Several years ago I used a website that was FULL of videos for actors. It offered a couple of hours every month for free then a subscription to access the other videos (I think). It had hundreds of hours of videos from beginning acting to advanced improv but for the life of me, I can't recall the name. Does any of this sound familiar?
For when you’re not committed to a project. How often do you rehearse a week? Do you just use random sides and record yourself? What about an audition - how often will you rehearse before filming a self tape? I’m currently taking meisner classes and I try to rehearse repetition as often as I can but I feel I should rehearse scenes in my free time as well because I feel like practice is the best way to improve as an actor.
I need lighter male voice actors that can do a range of accents from Irish to Afrikaans. These videos are youtube original audio series that are getting published when they are done. Please contact me at Guardbrosky #7614 or contact in DMs for auditions. Pay rate is going to be at minimum 10 us dollars plus any donations directed towards you via paypal. When I say 'light male', I mean on the lighter side with less deep timbre.
Me and afew others are doing a live action Under the Red Hood. We have Red Hood, Batman and Black Mask taken but we need money for the budget and actors, we want it to be amazing! Let me know if interested.
I’ve seen some on YouTube but I’m trying to find a specific episode and I can’t find it anywhere. Please help, thanks!
This happened to me sadly, I am a male that exposed himself sadly and I was wondering if this'll stop me from achieving goals of being an actor. It was a foolish mistake and It's not like I hurt anyone, I know a lot of celebs have done things as well just would like some opinions, thank you!
You can also suggest a subreddit besides r/acting and r/actors where you can send your video reels.
Is it possible that actor can do acting work in Zoom remotely during a COVID-19?
Hello! What do people mean when they say an actor “loves” acting? Is it the whole process of crafting? The performing? I often struggle with enjoying the crafting component, but I do enjoy the performance aspect of it. Does that mean I do not love acting?
Hi so I was thinking about interviewing Jordan Fry or Daniel Hansen about their roles as Lewis or other stuff they did. Or maybe even others too but how can I interview them? R they open to interviews? I have to do this online? And maybe I want to interview the voice actor of Wilbur too? I got inspired by this YouTube who interviewed Annick Obonsawin too. Anybody have something to say?
What sort of work are you currently doing to pay the bills? I'm just looking for ideas, I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. Honestly the hardest part of this career is just maintaining the lifestyle required to have even a chance of succeeding. Pre pandemic I was in hospitality for events which had amazing flexibility but the pay was unsustainable with the cost of London and my rent is low considering. Before that I was in retail part-time, covered all my expenses which was great but had zero flexibility/shift swapping for auditions and I only had so many sick days. I've been freelance video editing as of recent which is great but most of my time is spent looking for the work and I'd rather use that time to make my own material, progressing my acting career. I've heard a lot about RSVP, the call centre for actors. Seems a bit like marmite. For some it works, others it doesn't. Would love to know more if any of you are currently there. Just started applying to pubs/bars/restaurants. Sounds ridiculous but I've always hesitated with these due to Christmas opening hours and that being one of the only times I get to see my family as they live some hours outside of London and work like crazy. They're getting older and time with them is extremely important to me. Anyone found anything that works great for them? Would love to know.
I'm completely new to acting and I honestly would love to do a commercial. I don't have any dreams of being a Hollywood movie star actor, but doing commercials/plays on the weekend sounds very fun to me. Is booking commercials super difficult for an actor?
I've been chatting with an agent about getting signed on their books, but I'm not too sure what to do. In all honesty they aren't a great agent - they don't seem to be getting their actors much work, and what they do get seem to be glorified extra roles. Now obviously I don't sound too keen, but what's making me consider joining is I turn 25 next month, and this agent would be able to sponsor me to be on Spotlight (I've not done a 1+ year drama course and I've only got 2 professional credits, so I'm not eligible for Spotlight). I know a lot of agents aren't taking on new people at the minute, and if they are it's usually either a recent drama school grad or recommendation only. So what do you think? Do I join them for the sake of Spotlight (which I'm guessing will help me get signed by better agents, as many expect you to have spotlight) when I know I have no long term interest in working with this agent? Also, when it comes to being a young performed on Spotlight, can you still get sponsored when you're 25 or are you ineligible the second you turn 25? Cheers for your advice guys, I've been driving myself mad about this trying to figure out what's the smartest choice.
I'm trying to tighten my marketing materials to get signed. For anyone who signed to an agent in the last year, were there things that you did that helped you get signed. I have a reel and resume that is decent. I've seen people with no experience get signed. I know sometimes you have a look. All advice is appreciated. My actors access profile for reference: [https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kevinrichardbest](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kevinrichardbest)
Hello! I am a newer commercial actor and saw a breakdown for a principal role mention Still Photography and B rolls. I was curious about what that entailed for the actors filming on set and overall? Thank you in advance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z_D9-wkThg Bobby Lee just told a one minute story on the acting world summed up. Now, this is the acting world in the 90s, so it's hard now and I know it was 100x tougher than..but fuck me if it isn't still a pain. Imagine taking a day off work, spending your last couple of bucks in the banks taking two buses to get to casting, say three words on a role you aren't going to get, and take those two buses back home. I couldn't have recorded this? I'm glad COVID opened the eyes of actors..allow me to audition from home for the initially casting and call me in for the call-back. Actors have lives, jobs, children to take care of. We can't put our lives on hold for one shitty audition that we won't get.
I need female voice actors that can do a range of accents from Irish to Afrikaans. These are youtube original audio series that are getting published when they are done. Please contact me at Guardbrosky#7614 or contact in DMs for auditions. Pay rate is going to be at minimum 10 us dollars plus any donations directed towards you via paypal.
TL/DR: I like my first acting class well enough. It’s part of my journey. I’ve only been a hand full of times so far. Still I wonder if any other classroom styles will suit me better. X The way my class is set up, everyone performs in front of everyone at the end. You get your script at the beginning of class. You usually have one, rarely two scene partners. He critiques you in front of everyone, and you do a few takes of your scenes. There’s no particular style like Meisner or Adler. I haven’t heard those names once since I’ve been going. This class caters to film/tv actors, though I haven't seen a camera yet. It’s a drop-in format, meeting multiple times per week, but I usually do one day. He usually sits us down and has a somewhat formal chitchat after performances. Here he gives final collective advice. Sometimes he’ll sit at the front and discuss something briefly before we perform or even before we go off with our partners. Can’t say rather or not he did the latter my last session. We get told to read aloud and to record ourselves for at-home practice. He does talk about the regional industry, but it’s all in little tidbits So my first session, there were a few newbies. Before class started he grouped the newbies in a smaller room to talk to us about our plans. I had two partners during my first class. We were reading together in another small room. I asked them what happens next. One answered that we were to going to perform for the class. I asked rather sitting down or standing. One answered standing and that we would just go over blocking then. Then when performances started all the other groups had their blocking together; we did not. My partners were longtime students. I have no idea what they were thinking. But more importantly I don’t know why the teacher didn’t explain the actual structure of the class when speaking with the newbies. After a couple classes I learned that he wanted us to be off book when we perform. I knew that was a goal of course. But I didn’t know that it was THE goal as he just hands us the script without any instruction on technique(memorization, breaking down the script). Even after performance we don’t get that. After my second class, the teacher asked did I have my Actor’s Access page up. I did not. I recently made an account to be nosy. Nothing is in my city for my stats. He, the teacher, already knows I was inexperienced prior to this. Plus acting isn't my sole artistic priority. During my last session, he asked everyone if their AA page was up. I answered no because I had no headshots. He does headshots. He said okay and then moved on to the next person. I’m not the only one without a ready page. He has a room with the lights and backdrops. I have reasons to believe he uses an iPhone as the camera though. I know good photography can be done with an iPhone. After class I said I wanted headshots. His response was short. He told me to figure out my type(s). I’m not going to lie, it sounded really generic, like the advice I could read off here. But he knows me. The examples didn't sound like my strengths. One thing he made clear without saying it was that he wanted me to do the three-type headshot package. He offers single, doubles, and three looks packages. I was considering doing only two looks. The response was really disappointing, especially considering he hounds his class about AA. So what’s the format for your class?
Hello ! I’m trying to develop my acting skills by studying different method actings, and I see a lot of Rufus concerning the "actors studio" one. Some says it’s the best to learn, some says that it defies the whole purpose of acting. What are you thoughts ?
I go to a workshop for television and film acting but I keep being told by people around me, who are not actors or part of the industry in anyway, that the only way I’m going to have a chance in the industry is if I graduate college for theatre acting…?
hey again! what websites are considered the best to find voice acting jobs on? i'm not looking for websites where i have to pay a membership, and i tried covoco but it's really not good imo, so is there any other place? \^\^ any help appreciated :) ​ i've seen that there's people searching for voice actors on here, but none of them are looking for ppl like me so far :)
Disclaimer: I have no prior experience making short films. This is completely experimental and mostly for fun. Looking for an actor who can do a very good French accent (or is a native French speaker), is between 18 - 32, is athletic or slim, and is clean shaven. If you're interested, I can send you the script for the scene and you can try recording yourself acting it out, in a virtual audition. If you'd like to do a live video call with both of us on camera, that's also possible, as well.
Hi all!! I’m very new to all this; so new that I’ve never actually acted before, not been to acting school, not had any form of drama school experience or anything. All I know is I see plenty of actors on screen and think to myself “what a job”. Portraying someone else and bringing characters to life seems like a very rewarding career and something I’ve always toyed with. I’ve recently signed up to Casting Collective and Mad Dog 2020 here in the uk who are agencies for extras/supporting artists to give me an idea of how a set works, what to expect, if I could enjoy the experience etc etc. I guess I have a few part question for the community off the back of this information: - am I starting in the right place? - am I too old to just get into this? (37) - do I need the experience of drama school or acting classes? On a final note, I have seen the website Starnow which looks like an ideal platform to start but does anyone have any experience with this? Thank you so much for taking the time to read my questions/post.
Willis and Ford are both known for being a bit disinterested over the last few decades. So you think they'd ever go meta? Do something really weird and give them a renewed voice? If this is an FAQ, I apologise. I don't think I have some great original idea, I'm really just curious what it would look like putting these two together in some kind of meta way.
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Hello! I am an actor . I currently live in Madrid , Spain. I am originally from Canada with Latinamerican roots . I should also add I am black. There are a lot of international movies, TV shows shot in Spain. Its been exciting to see it grow more and more. In 2017 I went from theatre to solely focusing on film and TV. I basically had to start from scratch but I am trying to be positive. Its true that Spain is not a diverse country when it comes to actors you see on TV. Most of them tend to be white. I have gotten a few roles . I got an agent in 2018 and we have been finding good auditions for mayor TV and movies. However I have been paying attention to entertainment news and everytime I hear something is being shot in my city and I haven’t even been called to audition it breaks my heart. Even more frustrating when its an American or British TV show . Most recently I was watching a Tv show on prime “Soulmates” and they shot it in my city with plenty of Hollywood actors and Spanish actors. I didn’t even hear of the audition for this. I keep taking classes, trying to change my reel,stay on top of things. But seeing all those missed opportunities go by makes me feel impotent. I just want to be given a chance to audition . I would love to ask for advice. Sometimes I wonder if its time to change agencies.
Did you get any work before hand? If so how much? Did you not work but took classes? Did you have zero experience and got an agent? What’s the story to your story?
hey everyone (: i've always wanted to voice act because i'm an actress and largely active in the film and theatre industry. ever since i was young i've been able to do many accents and voices, and i'm also a polyglot and have been exposed to many cultures over the years. i'm doing well in terms of money and all that, so i'm not desperate for any jobs and know that many starting projects might not have a large budget. i wanna help out! i love all forms of art. my specialties usually tend to lie in more serious, emotion-driven or seductive roles, but i can do whatever you need, and i can go pretty high or raspy and low with my voice. thanks for reading and considering! dm me for any proposals x
What are some obvious (and not so obvious) red flags that actors should be aware of? Asking because I’m curious about others experiences, and since I think this could be useful for new actors who are eager to get their feet wet and may be willing to overlook shady behavior...
I want to make this movie (crime, thriller) that is based around a school class. Can’t say to much but it has to be a 7th grade (12 or 13 years old). Not because I need kids, but because I need it to be a 7th grade, it has to say that. I did some research and man these people are young. Just kids. Most of the boys have light voices or voice cracks. Do you guys think I can cast 14 and 15 year olds to play the 7th grade? It’s crime and thriller and I want something closer to teenagers, I don’t think kids would do it. The tricky part is that the transition from 12/13 to 14/15 is huge, thinking about puberty. What your take on this?
For the purpose of making myself a better actor, what are some of the best screenwriting books out there?
My husband (25m) has been acting on community theater stages for 15 years. He’s been cast as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and he’s having such a difficult time getting it memorized. He’s had wayyy more demanding roles but he says this show is different somehow. I personally think it’s because the theater company had an issue and had to cancel the whole first week of rehearsals. They went from having 4 weeks to 3 weeks of practice, and the rehearsals are so chaotic. They can’t even finish a single scene all the way through without stopping and starting and changing things. I think not being able to run scenes uninterrupted has made it hard for my husband to memorize. Being dyslexic, he memorizes through acting it out rather than reading from the script and quizzing himself. But all we have is the script to work from since rehearsals are chaotic. The show opens in less than two weeks. I was wondering if anyone had any foolproof memorization methods?
Using backstage, I'm curious about whether monologues from movies or tv shows is frowned upon. I'm very interested in screen acting and I really like the styles of certain movies.
So I’m directing a short that I wrote. I graduated film school and have been using Backstage to find actors. However, one of the actors that I really like, only read the first scene when I requested a self tape with the sides, which had two scenes. Then on the callback I requested him read the other scene but he only read the main monologue from the scene. Is this normal? It wasn’t an issue of communication with the other actors that sent in tapes. Could he be new at this? It just seems odd and gives me pause about his ability to follow directions but I’d like to hear actors’ perspectives.
I ask because I've been interested in acting for some time, and I'm also a Christian. Christians have a big thing about foul language. The thing with that is that there are some four-letter words that I don't have a problem with using. Yet there are others I do. I have no idea at all if this is the right r/ to post this in (there really isn't a right one after checking), so I was basically wondering if there are other Christian actors here who have dealt with this. It kind of confuses me, since there are other Christian actors who supposedly have no issue with swearing (Jim Caviezel in Escape Plan). Please don't respond if you're going to bash my beliefs as outdated, or anything. This is a serious question, I would like serious answers. Also if this isn't allowed, feel free to delete it.
Hello everyone! I'm searching for an African American woman to play the role of Selena in my upcoming podcast/visual novel "The Storm Chasers". Selena is the primary antagonist to the show and is a powerful sea goddess who has been trapped on an island for thousands of years. She's a master manipulator and will use magic and trickery to bend people to her will. When speaking with her it's unsure whether or not she's on your side or not but one thing can be certain, she's got her own interests at heart before anyone else's. The role pays $20 an hour and will be held in a group call for live readings and directing. Your name will be listed in the opening and ending credits along with the description for each episode. Below I've added a link to the audition lines that you can read and send to: [stormchaserspod@gmail.com](mailto:stormchaserspod@gmail.com) audition script: [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82xmfapxmw7sv1wq1tx63/Selena-Audition-Script.gdoc?dl=0&rlkey=o8ftqxpyb09t0lfj180b0fn2n](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82xmfapxmw7sv1wq1tx63/Selena-Audition-Script.gdoc?dl=0&rlkey=o8ftqxpyb09t0lfj180b0fn2n) Artwork done by u/toogoodwu https://preview.redd.it/1xlxfrjjcee71.png?width=932&format=png&auto=webp&s=4253f926b37da5876f7dc5d681f6b2929f09a16f
Scarlett's lawsuit: https://www.indiewire.com/2021/07/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-black-widow-streaming-1234654389/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/ou21h1/scarlett_johansson_sues_disney_over_black_widow/) in r/movies) Gerard Butler: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/gerard-butler-sues-olympus-has-fallen-1234990987/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/outkx3/gerard_butler_sues_over_olympus_has_fallen/) in r/movies) Emma Stone: https://www.cbr.com/emma-stone-cruella-sue-disney-rumors/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/boxoffice/comments/oumzu4/emma_stone_poised_to_sue_disney_over_cruella/) in r/boxoffice) John Krasinski/Emily Blunt were successful in their [request for potential lost earnings](https://www.indiewire.com/2021/05/emily-blunt-john-krasinski-money-paramount-quiet-place-2-1234635899/) from A Quiet Place II's shortened window from theaters to streaming just months ago. As were Gal Gadot and Denzel Washington earlier this year. But those deals were with Paramount+ and HBOMax, respectively, but no one's gone after The Mouse until Scarlett. Will this affect how streaming services deal with working actors and their own content that *isn't* in premiering in theaters? Maybe starting to offer actors deals that include options more akin to what residuals for TV used to be? Will non-A-Listers in movies premiering in theaters be offered different packages, less/more money upfront? Will SAG have more leverage when dealing with streaming services now?
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I’ve had this thought recently, and it’s sort of a question. What separates those who find extreme success in this field vs those who never achieve much of anything? Now I know there’s obviously a lot of factors to success, but is there sort of a thing you spot out of actors like oh he’s successful for this this and that. I just wanna understand out of curiosity. Like when Tom cruises agent said there was just undeniable star talent with him even at 19 years of age.
I’m currently an actor without representation but don’t want my lack of an agent to hold back my opportunities to audition for tv/movie roles. I’ve heard that AA is the industry standard, but know that it can be challenging if you’re newer to the industry (like a small resume and no demo reel). Would you still find it a tool worth using or are their other industry sites that may be better suited for someone in my position? Would it still likely that I’d be viewed as equally as others without having a heavy resume/no demo reel?
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.
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