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The idea that people can record several paragraphs in one take is insane to me by Englishhedgehog13 • last post Dec 5th
I practice every day by recording myself reading things and I always have to stop after a paragraph at best. Normally, I have to to stop for a moment before I can even jump from one sentence to the other. I've been practicing my speech and breathing exercises for months now and this is the best I can do. And yet the average professional actor can say in 5 minutes what takes me half an hour at minimum. Obviously, the most blatant answer is to keep practicing. Which I'm going to do. But even then, the idea of reaching a third of the ability of people I see on TV just doesn't feel fathomable.
Which Actor or Actress would make you watch an movie because they are in it. by africandiamond • last post Dec 5th
I am wondering is there an Actor or Actress would make you watch an movie because they are in the movie?
Haircut questions by Iceycat1234 • last post Dec 5th
This might get downvoted. Recently signed to a talent agency. My headshots are with my medium length hair, unfortunately I made a bet a year ago to get a buzz cut if my team in fantasy football loses. Well, I’m the loser and also I’m a signed actor now (19). What should I do? I’m gonna inform my agent if this change but I’m not sure how negatively this will impact casting thoughts?
Kissing scenes and sex scenes are cheating by dreamup1234 • last post Dec 5th
There's an actor I know who broke up with his girlfriend because he found out, she was doing a kissing scene with her co star and she had feelings for him, people say "it's a job" but you don't realize they're giving you a license to "Cheat" imagine how many actors and actresses who are married or in a relationship caught feelings for there co stars while doing a kissing scene. I'm also an actor and professional magician and kissing scenes is a license for cheating lol I understand why Neal McDonough never kiss on screen
Do you have to remember lines word for word when acting? by spankyourkopita • last post Dec 4th
I know nothing about acting but one thing that always seemed really hard to do is remember lines. I can barely do a presentation in front of everyone for a couple of minutes without forgetting stuff. I can't imagine what it would be like to do a 2 hour movie word for word. For me, I'd probably be better at knowing what the role is and trying to act like the character they want me to be. I have no clue how much they let you be free but it certainly would take a massive amount of pressure off. I'm just the type of person where no matter how much I practice lines I won't ever get it right and will fall to the pressure in the moment. Anyways I'm Just curious about this because I have no clue how actors/actresses do it.
The thought process of actors. don't you get embarrassed when doing all those crazy, weird things? by DragRepresentative83 • last post Dec 4th
How do you think about things, I mean you have to do all these weird things, have sex on camera, kiss each other even if you hate each other, like how do think about those things. I get embarrassed and shy a lot, so I look up to act because they have to do all of this and they seem boder at all.
How do actors draw emotion without becoming emotionally exhausted? by paperbackobsessed • last post Dec 4th
When you’re trying to pull emotions that you aren’t actually feeling how do you do that without feeling so emotionally burnt out at the end of the day? Please give advice
Is it a good idea to do classes at different studios? by meinai88 • last post Dec 4th
To all the Toronto actors (or non Toronto actors), I am currently taking classes at Alza Acting Studio and was wondering if it's a good idea to take classes at another studio. I have taken the beginner class and advanced to the next level (which finishes next week). I was just wondering if I should just stick with one studio or if it is good to expand my horizon and take classes at another studio (I was thinking Armstrong Acting Studio). Any advice would be greatly appericated. Thank you.
AFI Casting Calls by hlwa21 • last post Dec 4th
Hello! I was wondering where you can find casting calls for AFI films? I seem them on Actors Access and Backstage sometimes, but am wondering if they are elsewhere. I'm non-union -- does that matter? Thank you!
Microphone recommendations by unclesoop • last post Dec 4th
Hey! I'm a semi-beginner voice actor, and I have a problem. I have 4 years of stage acting experience, but only a few months of voice acting experience. I currently have a USB Razer Siren X Microphone, that I've used for gaming with friends for a couple of years now. In that aspect, this mic has been really high quality for me. The problem stems - from my understanding - my mic. I've gotten turned down roles because of my mic quality or the background noise, or the fact that I peak when speaking too loud/shouting, even though they say that my performance was great. SO I guess my question is: at different price ranges, what microphones would you guys reccomend? I know for eliminating background noise and peaking, I could move to a different, more compact location to record, or fix it in editing, but just for overall good quality at these different prices, I wanna see what you guys recommend. **Note:** Preferably XLR mics, so if you know of any that fit these budgets, go ahead and recommend some. From $150 and below - From $200 and below- From $300 and below- and $300+ Thanks for your time and recommendations! I appreciate it. If you want, you can include links to these mics, but its not required or anything like that. EDIT: I should add that the Razer Siren X was roughly $100. It sounds alright, but compared to other voice actors' mics, its kinda shit.
NEED AN ACTRESS by manix__s • last post Dec 4th
If anyone interested to do an act for a music video for rap music then do DM me .(Preferably female). Video will be out on youtube and all other major platforms. DM me
Any advice/role suggestions for beginner voice actors? by dz0907 • last post Dec 4th
I'm a...beginner voice actor, I guess you could say. I only voiced for one thing so far, being Boyfriend in an FNF mod. I try to put all my emotion in the voices without sounding annoying. I use my default computer mic and Audacity as my main recording software. Oh ye, and uhh what effects to remove background noise too, as I don't have a proper studio at the moment, only my sofa. As for a demoreel, I don't have that many roles, however I can use that to showcase some impressions I can do/voices for OCs of mine to give people a general idea. Keep in mind, I do it as a hobby and don't take it too seriously!
Have you been auditioning in-person again since the pandemic started? by rainbowsprinkles14 • last post Dec 4th
I'm Los Angeles-based, so I'm mostly curious how it has been for actors in LA, but would love to hear of anyone's experience lately. There was talk in my acting class last year about many or most casting offices choosing to just keep the audition process as self-tapes from the actors at home, emailing them in, but I've been out of the loop a bit since this year with auditioning and was wondering if auditions have gone back to being in-person for a lot of you? Would you say it's 50/50 now, or still more often self-taped, or more often in-person now? Thanks!
I am not a voice actor, but in relation to my kind of work a client recommended me to do voice acting work. I have a few questions in regards as to what I expect and how I should charge/bill. by casino_alcohol • last post Dec 4th
I have been referred by a client to do record myself reading a children's books. I have spoken with the author of the book and so far we just discussed that we will talk in detail this week. I expect it to be a single short book but I was hoping to get some guidance in regards to how billing works in this industry and things I should consider. Do I bill per word or page? What about if they want additional takes? Anyway, any advice will help as I want to come off as prepared and experienced in the meeting.
The best Pakistani Actor, Fawad Khan by earningeasy • last post Dec 4th
San Diego Area Listings? by timemystic • last post Dec 4th
Actors Access has "Los Angeles" as the nearest region, but obviously 99.999% of the listings are exclusively in Los Angeles. Occasionally I see some listings for stuff shooting down in San Diego (the occasional indie film, commercial, or industrial, etc). Are there any websites for finding acting opportunities *specifically* for San Diego County? Also, SDSU and other schools in the area have decent film programs. How do they find actors for student projects? I commute up to LA for everything else. But I was wondering if there's an easy way to filter for just local San Diego area projects too.
actions: the actors thesaurus / actioning by redalienbaby • last post Dec 4th
I just bought actions: the actors thesaurus and I love it but when I try to actually employ the technique I find myself overwhelmed with the amount of options there are to choose from- have you guys found any ways to hone in on the actions that are most useful to your character / the circumstances of the scene? thanks!
How to encourage a young teen interested in acting by SirVincentMontgomery • last post Dec 4th
I mentor a group of 13 year old boys. We were talking about goals the other day and planning for the future. As part of the conversation, one boy said he wanted to be an actor. But when the other boys encouraged him with things like "the high school you'll be attending has an awesome drama program, you should join" or "you could totally do that!" he started up with a defeatist attitude say thing things like "I don't know anything about acting", "the program is really hard to get into, everyone is already really good", "I could never do it". I want to encourage him to really go after it if it is something he is interested in. I want to be a voice that would override the negative voices in his head. I also know that acting is a lot of hard work and I'm not sure how much of a realistic picture he has of what being an actor looks like and the amount of time needed to hone a skill and craft like that before having a realistic chance of being in a movie, etc. I've given him the basic "if it is something you want you should go for it. It will be hard work but if its something you love it is totally worth it." I've also said "being an actor is something you should go after if you love acting, not if you want to become famous." I would hate to see this kid not go after something just because he doesn't think he could do it. Do you have any thoughts or tips on how to be an encouragement to this young man?
Do you work on acting every day? If so, how? Do you think it’s valuable? by hypercatalectic • last post Dec 3rd
I think you can see two stories of someone working tirelessly on their craft each day, especially in acting. Think monologue work, self tape practicing, character study and beat work. Watching shows they could be in etc. I also think there is value as an actor and ignoring these completely and living life how it is and simply observing. Lately I find that the way I learn the most is doing projects. Not really anything of substance from solo work. Does that mean to make your own projects? What do you do each day?
Career advice by Iceycat1234 • last post Dec 3rd
Hello Reddit, I just received my first contract from my first agency this week. I’m planning on signing shortly. I want to continue to self submit so this pertains to the related question below. Anyways the advice I need pertains to self submitting. I’ve been self submitting for over a year and a half now and booked decent student films, unfortunately a lot of the times the footage was not given or the footage was of poor quality. In other words I’m not too proud of my current reel as it doesn’t showcase my talent and skills in a good light. But I’ve been given a real big opportunity with an agent in Kansas City. (I travel in Arkansas, KC, and Dallas. Based in Arkansas and Dallas). The question I have is do I sign up for actors access despite not having a solid reel? I’ve been on backstage and have been scared to sign up for AA because of my reel. What do you think I should do? I’d love to continue self submitting but I feel I’ve outgrown backstage right now and would like to try the more serious site IE actors access. Any advice would be great!!