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Slate shots on Actors Access by Un-Disclosedrotca • last post Nov 5th
Important? Necessary? Worth the price?
Screen Testing, what’s the difference? by DokkanLoser • last post Nov 5th
Okay so obviously I looked on the internet, but I’m still confused. Mind you, I don’t know much about acting but I definitely want to be an actor. I’ve watched some marvel and other movie auditions so I have to ask. 1)What exactly is a screen test? 2)And how is it different from an audition? 3)Furthermore, for future reference, how exactly would I go for auditions? Like where would I find them?
Rehearsing with directors by pinkinoctober • last post Nov 5th
I have a silly question given that I have never worked in the film industry. I have read reports about directors who are assholes etc. in fact there was an article that George Clooney refuses to work with directors who require 40 takes. But there was an old video of I think Glenn close rehearsing with someone for the movie fatal attraction. So my question is why don’t directors rehearse with their actors prior to shooting? Is it because actors have to be paid during the rehearsals too? I’m just curious.
The Actor and the Target by HippieHamBoi • last post Nov 5th
Hey just wondering if anyone can recommend any videos or sites or blogs breaking Declan Donellan's books down. He has some moments where I'm conflicted about his message. Some moments make sense and then others seem to contradictions one another such as his disdain for the use of the word "I" which he then goes on to use to describe what a character needs in a scene. Just curious if anyone has any comments or ways of thinking that helped them understand this book.
How to impersonate powerful japanese voices like Erwin Smith? by Both-Carpenter2587 • last post Nov 5th
I came across some TikToks/Videoclips of people impersonating the:“Shinzou wo sasageyo“ from Erwin Smith from Attack on Titan and I think they were pretty dope. Now my question is, as the title already says, do you guys have advices on how to get that power behind the voice like Erwin Smith does (his voice actor is Daisuke Ono btw). I would train and search up tutorials but I don’t know the term of this specific japanese voice style. The same japanese voice style is used in Jojo‘s bizarre adventure (for example). I don‘t expect to exactly sound like Erwin Smith, but I want to improve and maybe learn something new :) Thanks for reading and helping :D
Birmingham, AL Casting by uberjim • last post Nov 4th
I've seen plenty of scam audition offers (trying to get you to pay for a membership to view listings and so on). Does anybody know of any companies that actually audition, hire and pay actors/extras in the area? [Filmbirmingham.com](https://Filmbirmingham.com) suggests contacting the movies in progress and asking for their casting directors, but doesn't give much advice on how to find and contact those people.
Obstacle in method to act by Newactorintown • last post Nov 4th
I'm facing this issue, where as an actor I've read a play again and again and after I'm able to imagine it think what the character I'm playing would be like, it's living in my imagination. But I'm having difficulty bringing it into reality. I'm able to bring the tempo and rythym where I start with, but after some time my own consciousness comes up in between which is a very big disturbance for the character as it starts to diminish when this happens. Does anyone have any helpful inputs on this.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Nov 4th
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.
How do you become a successful actor ?? by Psychological_Tax645 • last post Nov 4th
I’m currently on my first beginners class but how does a POC become a successful actor in this industry??
Foods to bring that are filling for a long day on set? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Nov 4th
Hey! I’m vegetarian- I’m filming something and I’m looking for foods that other actors bring for long days on set. It’s an indie film that won’t be having craft services- what should I bring? What foods do you bring to set?
IMDB Pro question, because my first co-star role show is airing this month: Can I get away with just paying for "1 month subscription" to get my professional pic(s) and self-written bio put up, and it'll stay that way even after my subscription ends? Or m by jostler57 • last post Nov 4th
I don't have any IMDB credits, so far, so I don't have any experience with this stuff. Show comes out on Nov. 13th. Depending on the cutting-room decisions, I'll be in a maximum of 8 or 9 episodes. They've just put up the IMDB website, and all the famous actors are already on there. I read that I'll have to wait for the production staff to add me *after* my first episode has aired, and *then* I can pay the subscription and update my info. **2nd QUESTION:** How do I take control of that credit? Thanks for any info you can give!
Actor's access submission help. by ReallyJTL • last post Nov 4th
I noticed that most of what I have submitted to so far just has me send photo/slate/reel. However, I was looking at one listing and decided to see if there were sides on showfax and there were. Are they expecting people to pay $44 ($22/min) to upload a self tape of the scene just to submit? I have a subscription so it doesn't cost me anything to add media to the submission itself, but I would still have to pay $22/min to add the self tape to the media pool first. The post makes no mention that the sides need to be used to submit for the role. Maybe they are just for if you are selected to audition? The project is Lost Man Found. Can someone with AA experience clue me in please?
For the artist out there going through creative block or struggling with mental illness!! by brokenandtired1 • last post Nov 4th
Hey fellow actors, as we all know this job can be mentally exhausting whether that's getting into character, critiquing ourselves or just struggling with mental illness in our own lives and trying not to have that come out through the camera. Personally as a creative it's extremely hard for me mentally to do things, from struggling with depression, anxiety and self doubt for many years. I decided to create my podcast to connect with other artist going through the same thing. I started talking about mental breakdown, depression, anxiety, self care, creative burnout and positive affirmations. I shared with a community of creative and it took off, we came together and shared out thoughts, opinions and feelings about what's going on the inside. I don't know if it can help anybody, but I wanted to share it with you guys as well in case anyone needs help with going through something. It's on all streaming platforms but I'll drop the YouTube link if any of you want to check it out. I hope it helps https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN5SpmvW8aXeZNdC93mZKgg
How much would a fair price be for commission of 220 words in latin? by MushroomzL • last post Nov 4th
Pretty much as the title says. I need a commission, first time ever I'm paying for something like this, so not really sure how much should I pay, don't want to overpay or be scammed. Additional info: * it's not a text but a series of 25 sentences circa, so I would need the same amount of .wav files; * it's latin, but accents and right pronunciation don't really matter as long as it sounds decent, it's not for academic purposes and I doubt someone would notice; * it's not a voiceover. I know the price range would vary greatly depending on the experience, nationality and so on of the voice actor, just need an estimate of a good price/quality ratio. I will probably publish an offer on Upwork, problem is that the platform needs you to set a max price and usually application entries ask for the same max amount, and of course I have no idea what that amount should be. Thanks to anyone who wants to give me some good advice on this!
Unknown Actor Please Help - Screen shot taken from YouTube video. More info in comments. by poop-to-that • last post Nov 4th
VOICE OVER TIPS | HOW TO BE A MORE AUTHENTIC VOICE ACTOR by Crownstag_voiceover • last post Nov 4th
Looking for Headshot rec in Bay Area by demarcobro • last post Nov 4th
Looking for Headshot rec in Bay Area I’m looking for someone in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley who has actors headshot experience. All the ones I’m finding are geared towards business headshots and I don’t want to have to go all the way to LA to get them done. Any recommendations would be super appreciated!
If you had $20k to spend on your acting career how would you spend it? by Icyyymami • last post Nov 4th
I’m a beginner actor in NYC. I have 20k saved and I want to train super hard, network, and jump in ASAP because I’m only getting older. What do you guys suggest I do? Classes and a coach simultaneously? If so any recommendations? I feel like I’m being stagnant and I saved up this money for acting so I want to do as much as I can (while not being dumb about spending, I’m not rich lol) any help would be appreciated and I’m curious to know how you guys would use the savings.
The Adventures of Wind Walker by Adam Marcinowski • last post Nov 4th
Looking for amazing actors to play roles in my sci fi comedy
Movement Continuity/Acting Continuity Question by hlwa21 • last post Nov 4th
Hi everyone. I'm relatively new to acting (within the last two years) and have what might be considered a rookie question, but I need to ask it! I've been thinking a lot about continuity lately and not just with props, costume, makeup, hair, etc., but with physical movements, gestures and delivery of my scenes in general. I know on larger productions there will be a script coordinator and people on set who are there to assist in this area, but how much as an actor do we need to be cognizant of this within our acting? It seems like it would really take me out of the moment and space I created if I was thinking, "Oh, I need to raise my right arm about this high and raise it when I say this syllable of this word, etc., etc." on every scene that should be filmed as a new experience because of the previous takes that were done. I know it also depends on angle of shot, but is this something that seasoned actors are just used to thinking about and being aware of? Should every shot be absolutely identical after the master shot? If so, how do you get better at this and are there any specific classes you would recommend that would help with this? I'm thinking an in-person on-camera class but would love suggestions on specific ones or other ideas. Thanks for reading and responding!