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Wardrobe Consultation for Actors? Any recs? by CuspChaser111 • last post Feb 22nd
I'm woc in NYC and I'm curious about getting a wardrobe consultant - perhaps a new haircut/look. If there's anyone that did a great consultation for you would love any recs. Thanks.
What's the Irish equivalent of the UK casting directory Spotlight? by museumflashback20 • last post Feb 22nd
I'm Irish and I lived in the UK, I got Spotlight membership while there which is regarded as a necessary thing for UK agents to consider representing you. I also joined Equity, the UK union. I let my membership of both lapse last year since I now live in the Mediterranean and COVID stopped everything, and I can just reboot them when I need to anyway. However, I have no plans to go back to the UK. When it's viable to do so (COVID etc.) I'll be going back to Ireland to look into the film/TV industry in Dublin. Is there a Spotlight equivalent? I know there's an Irish actors union but idk about Spotlight.
Does Actors Access Premium Have More Auditions? by AmetrisB • last post Feb 22nd
Hi! I use the free version of Actors Acess and do not have an agent. If I get a premium membership, will I be able to see more casting calls? Thanks!
Auditions and casting in Europe by shayshotme • last post Feb 22nd
Hello all, Any Europe based actors in here? I am currently living in Italy and I was wondering how the acting scene is out here? As well as if you have any tips and tricks to find castings all throughout Europe? Any websites, groups, etc would all be appreciated!
Steps for Starting out, Toronto vs. Vancouver by skrillexnightparty • last post Feb 22nd
Hey everyone.. I am 23 living in Toronto and am thinking about becoming an actress. I’ve always wanted to but due to the pressures of my parents I waited to finish school first. I think it’s time to go after my dreams. I have no idea where to get started so any advice or which acting schools to look into would help! I was also wondering if you guys had any thoughts on acting in Toronto vs. Vancouver? Is one better than the other in terms of opportunities?
Actors: what was a non-theater related class you took that you feel helped you as an actor? by Main-Ocelot • last post Feb 22nd
I hope this is an okay place to post this. But I’m curious. I’m going back to college in the summer and wanted to know if any actors had experiences with certain classes that they then applied to their acting? Non college course classes or just random skills/hobbies that helped are welcomed suggestions too!
Coogan account by Little-Cranberry9125 • last post Feb 22nd
Parents of child actors- who do you suggest opening a Coogan account with? Is Actors FCU easy to work with? This will have to be done online, as we need to set it up ASAP. Thanks in advance!
I'm in need of voice actors for my gacha series! by Mocha_gacha • last post Feb 22nd
Film & Theatre Terms & Vocabulary for Actors. by TheActorsChannel • last post Feb 22nd
Hey Friends! If anyone needs help learning some basics of Film /Theatre Terminology for Actors. Check out this helpful video. It's full of 40 Terms to start with, plus more fun, insight and help for Actors of All Levels. This way you don't feel lost in a theatre rehearsal or working on set. Hope it adds to your Day! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUSLhmIB2Sw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUSLhmIB2Sw)
I'm not sure where I can do better in my setup by Silvershot322 • last post Feb 22nd
Hey there! I'm sure the words "aspiring voice actor" have been said on here a million times as are the some of the things I'll be talking about here. The only difference between those and this post (hopefully) is that I've already done research, applied it, and still don't know where I am going wrong. Not to say there's a wrong way to do these things, but I am looking for a better way, and I hope you guys can help. So I don't have a ton of money, but I managed to buy off a Blue Yeti Nano from a friend which beat my Steel Series Arctic Pro headset microphone by a long shot. I know, I know, Blue Yeti isn't good for voice acting, but I did some research and for my DIY setup, it should work for me on a budget than an XLR mic that I'll need to get extra components for. My current setup up is to go into my closet with my clothes hanging up, set my laptop and mic on the wire racks, and drape a thick blanket over the top shelf so it covers down to about my waist with my mic facing towards me. I can get as close enough to kiss the mic and as far as about a foot away. I record using Audacity and OBS since for some reason Audacity record s it super soft. I tried messing with settings and making my own preset to try and make my voice sound cleaner, but besides calling an alt account on a Discord call and messing with the EQ and for some reason noise reduction, I don't see any improvements, just more muffling of my voice. I'm a bit new to Reddit so I don't know the proper way to put images here, so I'll copy-paste this and hope it works. Regardless, I do have an audio test just for you guys that may hopefully help. [https://youtu.be/0KQqvOxh4EE](https://youtu.be/0KQqvOxh4EE) I've been thinking of running my audio through Adobe Audition with virtual audio cables like VoiceMeter or something, but I haven't heard good things. My laptop has Nvidia Broadcasting, so I usually use its noise suppression to record, and in those cases, I get something that sounds like the "New Voices" upload on my Casting Call Club (Sorry for the shameless plug, youtube won't let me upload the mp3 and idk where else to post it for a link form for y'all): [https://www.castingcall.club/m/ArcadeAnimations](https://www.castingcall.club/m/ArcadeAnimations) Once again, I would appreciate any and all feedback, and sorry for such a long post. Have a good day! https://preview.redd.it/32hgmjccwxi61.png?width=1189&format=png&auto=webp&s=4270b60eaa5e590fa5de07306ad597534d95056d
Deepdub.ai by Lora996 • last post Feb 22nd
Soooooo yeah, i think you probably all heard about this AI that automatically generates dubbing process in any language based on the original actor voice. What are your opinions about it? Do you think that it will ever kill off our work for good or every voice actor around the world will riot against it?
Casting Networks prices skyrocketed !? by 90sTVGuru • last post Feb 22nd
La casting/ casting networks is increasing its price from $16.95 to $25.95 per month!? How’s The pandemic been treating you? Better yet, how’s your career going now that you are one year older? Lots of new reel footage? Unless your Tiffany Haddish, the answer is you probably didn’t book much during the pandemic. Now that we see a light at the end of the tunnel, time to gouge our eyeballs! I don’t know, maybe I’m Covid salty, but actors are usually one month rent away from moving back into their parents garage. Why after all this, a huge price increase!? I’m diverting my screenplay to making casting networks the big bad! Rant over. Probably.
Resume layout and starting out by Freevi • last post Feb 22nd
This is a very common question. I Ireland and I’m extremely eager to start out in acting. I want to focus on film and TV. But during these unprecedented times it’s tough. So I thought I’d take this time to do a load of research and practice so I will be prepared for when I start to audition. First things first, I plan on taking classes as soon as they’re back open. (due to COVID-19 it could be another month or two) This will help me tremendously but I have some more queries. I want to make a really confident resume because I am a confident person so I need it to portray that on paper. I have some extremely unique skills such as doing a backflip, surfing and even playing rugby at a high level. I want to include all these in my resume along with the list of accents I can do very well, well and average. What’s the best way/layout I could portray all this ? I’m an actor who’s just starting out but I’ve always had a passion for ‘acting’. I was cast as the main character in my school play when I was younger, have experience in school musicals etc. I do not have an agent as of yet but I plan on signing up for actors access. Which brings me to my second question, what’s the best website/way to get self submitting roles? Finally, I’d say I would be most similar to Tom Cruise, I actually look quite a bit like him (young Tom), I would love to do my own stunts and I’m not the tallest either hahahaha. So what roles should I focus on. (Of course I’ll audition for any role that fits roughly my description, but I want to really focus on certain roles, and Tom Cruise is a good comparison for me as of now.) Finally, I genuinely appreciate anyone who took time out of their day to read this. You truly don’t know how much it means to me.
Not gonna lie, it's kind of hard to see 'actor audition tapes before they made it' and realize 99% of them are white and exceptionally attractive ppl by June_Etoile • last post Feb 22nd
Kind of annoying.
Hi all, as a newer VA on the scene I’m struggling with finding my character type by TacospacemanII • last post Feb 22nd
Tips appreciated. Ive been listening to my own voice, and the thing about *ME* hearing *my own voice* is that, it’s very difficult to hear it from a 3rd person perspective, and then, decide what types of characters my own voice would fit into. I’ve been trying to see what other actors i sound similar to, and the search is difficult. But I’m sure it would be easier for someone else to do it for me. since I don’t want to rely on others for everything, how do you think I could find these things on my own? Thank you for all the help Sincerely -Taco
Question for background actors who are in the union. by TimPrice2 • last post Feb 22nd
Suppose someone wanted to be a full-time background actor. They have no interest in being a regular actor whatsoever, they just want to do background work. They're also able to join SAG and they do. Would it be hard to get enough background work to meet SAGs requirements for health insurance? I don't mean right now with the pandemic. I'm talking about 2022 and onward once things are more back to normal. For purposes of this question they live in Los Angeles, CA. Here's some more information in case it affects your answer. They're a middle aged, white, fairy unattractive male with absolutely no special talents that would provide bonus pay (such as singing, dancing, surfing, owning a classic car, having a pet they can bring, etc).
Strong accent failure by Aadamari2001 • last post Feb 22nd
So, I can imitate many accents, I am really good at it. However, I myself have an accent when I speak normally (latino) so doing the average American accent is the hardest for me. Like I said, other accent are fine, is just the typical American one I have a problem with. Could I still become a voice actress?
Can anyone identify this one blonde actress that appears in damn near every commercial? I've seen her in a million ads and it's driving me crazy. by MasterLawlz • last post Feb 22nd
Here's one she did with Bryan Cranston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXpE9u-yuTs She's also in one of those Sam Adams "Your cousin from Boston" ads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2BDf-JDUIk I've also definitely seen her in a Nintendo Switch commercial and I think one for laundry detergent or something. This is just off the top of my head. I feel like I've seen her in countless commercials at this point and I feel like I'm the only one that has noticed.