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Acting Reels by Bay_Area_Filmmaker • last post Nov 24th
I’m a professional filmmaker in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m a Director, Actor, Writer and I normally produce my own things because it’s hard to find someone to help most of the time. I have a question for every actor out there. I’m building clientele to shoot Actor Reels. I know most of you get your headshots between $350-$500 If you could get a professional reel done, with one other actor. Would you pay $750/each to have your own reel made? I know most actors don’t have a lot of extra cash hanging around, but I’m trying to do things thinking about the economy and post-covid. I really think it’s very little for what I do, but I wanted to get some real answers from Actors. Is $1500-$2500 too much to pay for an actors reel? Let me explain, I have one other guy that goes out with me and helps setup lights and hold the boom pole. I direct and shoot the scene. We have location fees most of the time but I try and find a location that’s free. You get a professional vibe camera with all my gear .. lights, sound, etc… and 2 crew members for 1 day of production. Also we rehearse before the shoot date.. THEN, I go and edit the scene which takes 3-5 days normally to complete. I think $2500 is a good price for all that. But I’m seeing a way to film 2 scenes in a day with 4 actors, paying $750/ per actor I’d pull in $3000 for the day and it would only cost an actor $750 to get a reel. MY QUESTION: do you guys feel that’s a fair price for a 4 hour window to shoot your reel?
Noise reduction not cutting it by Mr_Salami • last post Nov 24th
I’m a voiceover artist/voice actor and I recently moved into a new apartment where no matter how much I try to soundproof my office, there’s still always background noise. Usually noise reduction features in Adobe Audition have saved me but either they’re not enough, or, when I use enough to edit out the noise, my voice sounds noticeably compressed. Sometimes I think the noise is fine and unnoticeable when I set the gain on my amp lower but then my levels are too low, and if I increase the audio, there’s the problem again, you can hear the background noise. I either use Noise Reduction, De Noise, or Hiss Reduction in Adobe Audition. What am I missing here, I’ve watched tutorials where they can edit out worse background noise than mine without making the vocals compressed. What am I missing here? Can someone provide some helpful tips or suggestions because I’m at a loss and it’s incredibly frustrating.
My role I filmed has been cut, do I still get a credit ? by bustergaming777 • last post Nov 23rd
So basically I shot a short film a few months back, paid for it etc and what was waiting for release. Received a message to say due to tech they’ve reshot it but with a different actor. Do I now not get that acting credit ?
Give some guidance to a new actor! by joliegosse • last post Nov 23rd
I want to be a great actor. I don't want to be average nor good, I want to be great. And it has nothing to do with fame because I am talking in terms of skills, not success. I want to attain a certain level of mastery in this craft, regardless of whether I end up successful or not. But thing is, I come from a very small town in France, and have no money to afford classes right now (I am currently saving for it, though so it's only a matter of time). So, classes aside: Where should I start? What should I do? How long should I practice daily, what kind of routine should I have? What are the best acting classes? (I plan to move out to NYC in the future). I have a lot of ambition, and I need to know how to get there in a practical sense I guess. What advice would you give me?
[Opinion] This TV spot changed the industry in terms of VO style... by macaeryk • last post Nov 23rd
Richard Dreyfuss in one of the GREATEST VO spots of all time. IMO this spot *changed* the VO industry to the more informal/casual/hand-on-shoulder tone that is everywhere today… [Think Different (1997) - Richard Dreyfuss VO](https://youtu.be/AL3TQtJDr0U) By comparison, here is a version with Steve Jobs doing the VO. He does a very passable job, but note the difference between a VO done by a person who is a good *actor*, and one done by a person who is merely a good *speaker*: [Think Different (1997) - Steve Jobs VO](https://youtu.be/GEPhLqwKo6g) Never underestimate the benefit that acting training can give you as you continue on in your voice *acting* journey!
CD never opened my WeTransfer self-tape, now I see the casting call on Actor's Access. Should I submit again? by fakezzzfake • last post Nov 23rd
A CD advertised a casting call on her social media last week. I submitted for it and she immediately sent me self-tape instructions. She wanted it sent to her via WeTransfer. I self-taped and sent her my stuff 24 hours later, a day before the deadline... and nothing. WeTransfer sent me an update that my file was never accessed and it's about to expire. Now, I see that the CD just posted the casting call on Actor's Access. Should I re-apply? Do you have any advice? Would it bad if I re-applied? I am such a good fit for the role and I absolutely rocked my self-tape. Like I seriously leveled up in my acting doing this particular self-tape. It's such a gut punch to see that the CD didn't even look at my self-tape.
Help Citing a Stanislavski quote by PropertyAdditional • last post Nov 23rd
I’m currently writing a paper on Stanislavski, I have this quote of his Our demands are simple, normal, and therefore they are difficult to satisfy. All we ask is that an actor on the stage live in accordance with natural laws But I am unsure of where it is from any help citing this correctly would be greatly appreciated
Is it easier with Backstager or? by MelaniChoco • last post Nov 23rd
Hi! I just quit my subscription with backstage and I'm trying actors access and i’d like to know which is easier to get auction/roles to cast for?
Actors access representation by Sol_TV • last post Nov 23rd
I've noticed AA has a representation page that it's $75 for New York/California. I've tried finding out what it is but I can't find anything. Is it supposed to help find an agent, is it for those who live in NY/Cali and is it even worth it to try applying (if I'm eligible) even though I don't have many credits. (So far done a lead for a theatre role, a national commerical and was an extra for a music video) Edit: Found other posts saying it's not useful for those living outside of LA/NY.
What's the rules for texting/emailing your agent over Thanksgiving break? by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Nov 23rd
We have a good relationship, but I try to mostly text her between the hours of 9-5. Big audition due Monday, and trying to get it in early. Is it good to text her anytime this long weekend to tell her its been submitted on Actor's Access on my end?
An interesting point of view that I'd never considered before by AJDon82 • last post Nov 23rd
5th audition for major CD office since September... this time is a NON-SPEAKING co-star.... please make this make sense..... by somethingbetter22 • last post Nov 22nd
the first audition for them I was pinned for. great. (never released from that pin, of course, because why would a CD actually have the consideration for actors taking time out of their day to tape for them?) how is it possible that you cannot make a casting decision based on 4 previous tapes of mine that were all different characters, one had an accent, and now you need to see me .... not speaking lines..? ... you mean my last tape I did for you where I had 2 lines and then reacted to 2 pages of dialogue wasn't enough of me REACTING for you to see?! jesus i know this is an "opportunity" but how lazy ARE casting directors?! yes, fuck my low level reps for submitting me for this crap but why do CDs even need to RELEASE a breakdown for a stupid non-speaking role like this?! can't they just GIVE it to somebody that has auditioned for them 5/6/7/8/9 times?! i literally just want to take my last audition tape I sent them yesterday and cut out my 2 lines and then just send in the rest of me standing there reacting. because this is the same exact goddamn thing, just an even smaller amount of it!!!! please make this make sense... how this isn't a complete waste of an actor's time (god only knows how many actors are actually requested to tape for this) and literally not just a ridiculous abuse of power and exploitation of actors....? i mean seriously i'm emailing all my reps and telling them to not submit for non-speaking co-stars anymore... it's just such a joke. but honest to god, why are CDs doing this? it makes no sense to me. it's the paradox of having TOO MANY CHOICES
being recorded while voice acting? by Imamuffinz • last post Nov 22nd
I've only landed a few roles for VA but I noticed a camera pointing at me as I'm saying my lines. Why are actors being recorded when we act? Is it for body references when animating?
Agent stopped me with no notice by Web-Wonderful • last post Nov 22nd
Hi! My agent dropped me randomly last week, which is fine, but there was a 30 day notice period in the contract. So I’m wondering what this means in terms of an actor - agent relationship. Should he have been submitting me for 30 days after he notifies me? I want to know how long I haven’t been being submitted. Thanks.
Is anyone else being contacted by agencies right now? by marcia6412 • last post Nov 22nd
I’m in the Toronto market, I have never had a single agency reach out and ask to see my materials for possible representation. I received a message over a casting site a few weeks ago, it kind of made sense. I’m playing the lead in a feature film, and my co-star is represented by them. But now today I woke up to 3 separate agencies contacting me asking me for my materials? (Which I don’t have any lol) I’m shooting 3 movies at the moment, but before the first one I had never booked a job in my life. Booked all three from actors access. I just think it’s odd anyone would contact me, and all through the same casting site? I didn’t know if maybe agencies in the area were just all expanding?
Amazon pilot by No_Diet_7160 • last post Nov 22nd
Has anyone here auditioned for the Amazon pilot seen on backstage and actors access?
Jus' Sayin' by louisasnotes • last post Nov 22nd
I've just finished playing Claudius in a run of 'Hamlet' at a local theatre. Pro actors, passion project. Received the script in February and when we went up, we were on version #7. I realized that the Actor nerd in me knew that it was all about the rehearsal process, because who would come out on a weeknight to see this? Eventually we were over half -full for the 5-performance run, so they were more than just a 'cherry on top'. However, I crossed a bunch of bucket items from my list: Spout the Bard (again.), be a King, play the Villain and die horribly on stage. Jus's Sayin'.
Should I remove my minor in theatre performance from a no-name university? by Actingchick1234 • last post Nov 22nd
I got a minor in theatre performance from a large, public university. Like a University of Florida or University of Ohio type situation, but a different state. The school is not known for its acting program. They don't even have the major as an option, just the minor. I showed my current acting teacher my resume for feedback and he said I should remove my theatre performance minor because it's not a reputable school like Yale or Julliard and nobody has heard of the teachers I studied with. Is this true? Is it taking away from my resume? In actuality, I do feel that the training I got at the university was mediocre. The teachers themselves were phenomenal actors in the professional equity shows that they put on at the school, but the training itself wasn't that great. I also don't think my current teacher is trying to sabotage me or anything like that. He's an excellent teacher and I've learned the most I've ever had from studying under him for the last 1.5 years. I am about to start submitting to agents so I want to be certain I make the right decision in removing the training. I don't want to look like a noob with minimal training if I take off 6 semesters' worth of training, even if the program wasn't reputable. So what's better: less training, more reputable, or more training, but possibly with unknowns?
Opportunity to work with Renowned Actor/Director Aleksandr Molochnikov by nebula-diver • last post Nov 22nd
Hello! I'm posting about a phenomenal opportunity to work with renowned Russian Actor/Director Alexander Molochnikov in a Scene Study Acting Class in Soho. Open to actors of all skill levels! [https://www.instagram.com/kislomolochniy/](https://www.instagram.com/kislomolochniy/) Visit our website [gstudio.nyc](https://gstudio.nyc) to learn more, or purchase tickets here: [https://geotickets.tv/events/acting2](https://geotickets.tv/events/acting2) Our Sunday Fall Session is available now, taught by Aleksandr Molochnikov 6 weeks ($480) of scene study. Pairs will perform scenes from theater and film, coached by Aleksandr. Sunday, 6PM - 8:30 PM, November 27, 2022 — January 8, 2023 at G Studio! Final performances will be professionally filmed to use for reels. The class is already half full, but we are seeking 9 more students for the Sunday session! If you are not able to purchase in time, please email class manager [caleb.m.a.short@gmail.com](mailto:caleb.m.a.short@gmail.com) to be considered for a future class. Instagram G Studio [https://www.instagram.com/gstudio.nyc/](https://www.instagram.com/gstudio.nyc/) Aleksandr's IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6615978/](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6615978/) Other Links to Aleksandr's recent work in Film and TV. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TPQMOoQIw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TPQMOoQIw) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8GqrxSum-M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8GqrxSum-M)