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questions about the day-to-day reality of working in voice acting/voiceover by chevre27 • last post Jan 29th
Hi voice actors and voiceover artists! I am at some kind of life crossroads and am trying to lock down a career that I feel passionate about and can commit to long term. I have always been interested in voice acting, but I have no idea if what I assume the job itself is like is actually accurate. So if any of you could give your thoughts on your day-to-day work-wise, that would be amazing! Specifically, I’m wondering: \-How did you get involved with voice acting/voiceover? \-Do you feel you are paid fairly? \-Do you often have work you are required to finish at home/outside of work hours? Do you often work overtime? \-Do you find your work particularly challenging? \-What do you spend most of your work time doing? \-Do you feel fulfilled at work? Would you recommend others follow you down your path? \-Is most of your work done independently, or with other colleagues? \-Are you under a lot of scrutiny from higher-ups, or do they mostly step back and let you do your work? \-How much vacation time do you get? \-How are the benefits? \-Do you often feel stressed about work? and any other details that might be useful for me! I will be working in the US and/or Canada if that is relevant. Thanks so much!
Hey guys, I’m a starting up actor…. by JayyMartin • last post Jan 29th
So I’d say I’m fairly new to this, I’ve done background work already, and have done a couple auditions, but have never actually been booked for anything. I’m kinda fairly low on income so even my headshots aren’t all that great. Any advice I can get on how to keep advancing? Possibly get an agent or something?
Pros & Cons of Film/TV vs. Theatre Careers by goolosh7 • last post Jan 29th
I’ve already got a list of my own but I’d like to hear your opinions. I’ve been in the professional theatre world longer but among other things in the film realm (better pay, more opportunities for jobs, etc.) I’ve also noticed that as an introverted person (but an extroverted actor) my personality seems to be more accepted in general among the film realm. Whereas in the theatre world it’s almost like part of getting hired is being a loud/extroverted/takes up the room personality type (and if you’re not you’re more easily excluded.) Any thoughts? I have love for both fields but am interested in your thoughts too because I don’t think it’s something actors talk about enough.
I am a full time student in NYC, but my dream is to be an actor. Should I try to take advantage of being in NYC, and put myself out there? by abrokenacorn • last post Jan 29th
I am a 20 year old male. I go to school in NYC, but I don’t live here year round. I am a full time student, not studying acting or anything related. But it’s my dream to be an actor. Is it feasible to try and pursue anything while I am living here? Or would it not be possible while also being a full time student? I have virtually no experience, aside from a couple of basic acting classes and some student theater in high school. I know it sounds kind of crazy, but it also kind of seems crazy to be living in NYC, essentially on my parents dime (that won’t last after I graduate), and doing nothing to pursue my dream. If it does sound crazy to try and be an actor right now while also a full time non-acting student, please tell me, because I genuinely do not know. And if it’s not crazy, do you have any suggestions? Where do I start?
Youtuber (me) Needs Performing Advice from Actors (you) by ChicoTallahassee • last post Jan 29th
I'm a very small youtuber with 80 subscribers and 100 videos. I'm trying to increase my views by doing everything I can find on SEO, thumbnails, color grading and so on. My editing isn't worse than the next man who has over 10k views. I mean, some youtubers don't edit at all and get over a million views. I add even sound from the YouTube Audio Library. Meanwhile I get only below 100 views on most of my videos. Last I was asking around what could be wrong, and most people said my presentation on camera wasn't as good as it should be. Either I look to negative, talk to fast, use wrong language or don't express myself enough. My first thought was to ask people in YouTube subreddits or the likes. Then I figured why not ask the professionals when it comes to performing. What do you suggest I do to increase my performance skills? How do I appear better on camera? How do I get my expressions more clear? Some general tips? Most of my future videos will be in the categories vlogs, challenges, comedy and entertainment. I hope this is the right subreddit for these kinds of questions. I've always been interested in acting, but my location is not really giving me much possibilities in this field, so YouTube came as a solution to that. I like YouTube. It could be a possibility to get recognition and gain some skill.
Is this a scam? by idapanda • last post Jan 29th
Hey all, I was browsing craigslist for PA work, and I found this posting. I applied for this acting position on a whim, and they replied asking me to come into the studio tomorrow for a pre-screening/possible reading. https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tfr/d/new-york-casting-movie-actors/7433849465.html Is this a scam? Should i go in tomorrow, or is there too many red flags?
Help!? by langgglan • last post Jan 29th
Actor with credits asking for somewhat nude (you can cover the parts) body comp pics so they know my body type for sending me to an agent that they know for modeling. This seems like an obvious red flag but is this legit? They held an acting class on zoom that I attended with others.
Background Agencies in Toronto by meinai88 • last post Jan 28th
Hello fellow actors, I signed up with a background agency (Showcatcher Talent) in October and just got booked on a show last week. While I was on set people recommended I sign up with more then one agency for better results. I was wondering if anyone had advice on which background agencies are good to join. Thank you.
Infant actors by MrLeakyToaster • last post Jan 28th
I know it’s a really bizarre question but I’m a film student and I really need an infant for a short film I’m making. They would just literally be on camera for two shots (put there to make a bundle of blankets and crying noises seem believable throughout the rest of the project). Does anyone know where I could find non union infants? Also would there be additional fees or insurance involved since they are so young, even though it’s just for a student film? Also does SAG even apply in this case in the first place? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Showreel UK by JackMan1985 • last post Jan 28th
Hey ya'll. I'm doing a showreel soon, 3 scenes I need to write. Is anyone interested in being my scene partner? I need 3 actors obviously
Finding my passion in acting again. by kiwib2 • last post Jan 28th
Hi there, reposting this because I feel like I worded it wrong the first time. Basically I have been acting for years now, and ever since I was a child I wanted to be an actor. I’ve been training, doing local theatre, extra work and short films you name it. A few months ago I was spotted by an agent and signed after a couple meetings. However, in the last few months I’ve experienced a lot of health problems and it’s made me very drained. I’ve been loosing my passion for acting over the last two months, I don’t know why because it’s literally all I wanted, but I’m really struggling to keep my head a float. I don’t wanna quit, it’s obviously just a bad period of my life at the moment and I just need to try ride it out, but I also feel like I’m wasting my agents time if I take time out. I just don’t want to let her down, but l’m very overwhelmed with everything and I just don’t feel the way I used to about acting. Sorry if this is dumb or confusing, I just honestly feel really lost. Does anyone have any experience with this feeling? Should I speak about this with my agent?
I don't want to become an actor, I want my good looks and voice to be out there and find small gigs. Do I still need a talent agent? by uliwonks • last post Jan 28th
Hello, I have no interest in becoming an actor nor do I have acting experience. I have this idea of just having my face out there for the world to see and have them need me for small gigs like commercial or voice. Would I still need a talent agent?
Self tape receipt confirmation request after a few days? by villavsreddit • last post Jan 28th
I am new to this industry and its dos and don'ts. I submitted a self tape for an open call and got a callback email requesting for additional self tape audition materials from the casting assistant. After the self tapes were completed and placed in a Google drive, I replied with the links back to the casting assistant. No reply from the assistant. I have read in this forum to do the audition and then just forget it. But... It's been close to a week now and I am second guessing whether I followed the right instructions regarding the submission of the callback self tapes. Or what if they didn't see my email? Is it bad practice to ask for confirmation that they received the callback self tapes, even though it's already been a few days? Do casting assistants normally follow up if the actor failed to submit the callback request? Thanks.
How does an actor act like they're bad at acting? by Megamindoras • last post Jan 28th
just genuinely curious on how they do it... if you're good at acting, how do you act like you arent? idk if my question makes sense
Can someone explain why the delivery in old movies sounds different than today's? by ShouresSoote • last post Jan 28th
If you just listen, you know when it's a movie from the 40's or early 50's. I'm not sure why. Can someone articulate the difference? I had thought it was the change that came about with Lee Strasberg's method acting, but last night I watched a British series, Dalziel and Pascoe, which was made before wider screen TVs, but after the European Union was formed, and those actors used the same clipped style of delivery. I'd be interested in any thoughts. SS
Yuri Lowenthal by firekitten52004 • last post Jan 28th
How is it that no matter what I'm watching or playing I almost always hear him voice someone, how has he managed to be in absolutely everything and he uses his normal voice allot of the time as well which makes him stand out way more than the other actors that seem in character which can sometimes take me out of the moment as I go hay look it's that guys voice again I don't mean for this to sound like me hating on him I like his voice and for the most part it's fun noticing voices I recognize in different things I'm, mainly curious how he's managed to pull this off
i'm puzzled.. by ProfessionalThick895 • last post Jan 28th
I'm a 19-year-old (freshman) nursing student. Halfway through the semester, I had this "epiphany" of not really wanting to end up working in the medical field. I want to be an actor. It's a dream I've always set aside since I'm the eldest child in a typical Asian family. I've been told that it's an impractical and expensive career to lead on. That there's a higher chance that I won't make it big, and I would end up miserable and without any use in the family. I've always been a big dreamer. I dreamt of making it big in Hollywood, working with many, many creative people in the industry. The "glitz and glam" is just a plus. I may sound like a naive (yet another wannabe) teen (or young adult? 19 is a confusing age) but I'm well aware of the horrors of this path. But if given a chance, I will take it right away, no looking back. See, the problem here is that I can't really afford to take both nursing and acting at the same time. I'm a university scholar, and it feels impractical to get off college and start pursuing an acting career—which, if I actually decided to do it, I have no idea what and where to start on. I have no acting experience whatsoever, and of course, I have no idea if I'd really be able to reach my dream. Thinking about it, it seems extremely impossible knowing that I live in a different country (and in a place wherein careers in arts aren't really held in high standards) and is basically just a nobody. All I can afford to do right now is wallow in self-pity and pray that my university days are finally over. It's just frustrating when you wanna start working on projects around the ages of 18-25 but cannot. People around me don't even take me seriously. Please, I need your advice. I'm honestly feeling lost right now. I just want to freeze time so that I can have more of it to organize my thoughts and wants in life. Edit: My classes for the second semester start on February 28. If anyone can recommend LA or NYC-based classes that take in inexperienced international students (online, of course), please do.
Jared Leto by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Jan 28th
Would you consider Leto to be a good actor apart form Suicide Squad? I just see people trashing him for his performance in SS but I think he is a good actor in general. What are your thoughts?
Any other actors not getting we-transfer download confirmation e-mails sometimes even though their agent says that they did download their tape? by helppnotjustanybody • last post Jan 28th
She said it seems to happen when she uses her laptop instead of her computer to download. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/selopf)
Is being able to cry on cue the standard for a good actor/actress? by mciyos • last post Jan 28th
It totally takes me out of the moment when I'm watching a scene where the actor is crying and wailing but no tears are coming out of their eyes. So I'm doubly impressed when I see an actor crying real tears but am unsure if that is a fundamental skill of a good actor or if it's even something that is difficult to do.