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Cara is awesome, and really cares about helping actors. Check it out. by LAOnCamera • last post May 30th
Feedback on recording quality? by sgrichard97 • last post May 30th
Super new voice actor here! Just set up my home studio (my closet) and am looking for feedback on the sound quality. I’m mostly looking to start with corporate VO, automated messaging, and hopefully commercial auditions down the road. Here is the first take: https://soundcloud.com/shaun-richard-853121988/sample-corporate-demo/s-e8BR4qIUGYY Second Take: https://soundcloud.com/shaun-richard-853121988/sample-corporate-demo-take-2/s-XxQbIDskyVo Any feedback or suggestions would be helpful, Thanks so much for taking the time to listen!
Am I wasting my time starting in Kentucky? by kasseeissonotcool • last post May 30th
My goal is to move to LA soon and I am currently working with an LA coach weekly via Skype and have been for the past 6 months. I just started taking acting seriously at the beginning of 2020, although I've done plays and community theater since I was very young. So far since starting this year I have been in three college films that were unpaid and a lot lower quality, plus I have two indie projects lined up so far (one pays a little bit, so hopefully that will be good enough quality to give me some reel footage). I am waiting for feedback on another audition for a project that I would love to be a part of. Aside from that, I have good headshots and just signed with an agency and I have attended four workshops, two of which were with LA coaches and the other two were with local working actors (I'm from Kentucky). I just enrolled in two weekly classes in Cincinnati, one for on camera acting and one for improv. Before moving to LA I planned to stay here for another two years to save up $37k (that way I have the cost of moving, my acting expenses for the first year, and rent for the first year all saved and I'm not struggling), take as many classes as I can, gain as much experience as possible, and build an acting reel. But here's the problem.. Aside from the fact that I'm going to gain lots of knowledge about the art of acting itself, I feel like staying here for two years might be useless and I will basically have to start all over from scratch when I get there and that none of my experience will really mean much (besides my acting coach) since it isn't LA standard. What do you think would be best to do? I'm 21 right now and I've wanted to move to LA for so long and my coach keeps saying to come down as soon as I can. My life has basically been on hold for so long and I want to take charge.
Can I work as a part-time actor if I'm on H1-B Visa in US? by jai523 • last post May 30th
Hi Folks! I'm on H1B (work visa) here in US. Does anybody know if I can still pursue acting then if it's a paid role? I already do non-paid community theater. I haven't even reached out to any acting agency yet cus I don't know if it's something they will even consider or not. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Accents by imtrashucrash • last post May 29th
I was wondering if an actor/actress can talk with a different accent when he/she normally has a different accent. I don't mean in movies/shows, I mean in real life. Can they use a different accent in real life?
[AMA] I'm a professional voice director and Head of Education at CCC's voice school by johnwangvo • last post May 29th
I'm am the founder of Voicedubz Studios and head of education at CCC. You can find more details about me in my bio on my profile page and about my studio on our website. Links below: [https://www.castingcall.club/m/John%20Wang](https://www.castingcall.club/m/John%20Wang) [www.voicedubz.com](http://www.voicedubz.com/) You can follow me on [twitter](https://twitter.com/JohnWangVO). I wanted to do this to see what sort of questions voice actors of all levels have but feel free to ask non VO related questions to me as well. I'm not sure what to expect but I will do my best to answer every question to the best of my knowledge. I will keep this thread open for \~24h before closing it. Cheers!
Emotional scenes and how to get to that point? by AgreeableRadish2 • last post May 29th
I’ve been procrastinating an upcoming crying scene in a film I’ve been working on, and I’m struggling to understand how to naturally get to the point of crying, me and the film maker have both come to the conclusion that it should be real tears but I’m still worried that I won’t be able to conjure any real tears, another question that sort of adds to my main one is: how do professional actors like the ones on the big screens get to the point of crying or showing emotion in front of what I’m guessing is a crap ton of people if it’s a big budget film.
Talk by Mythhunter13 • last post May 29th
Looking for voice actors to have a conversation with about the industry. I would like this to be done during a zoom call or something along those lines. DM me if you are interested.
O1 Visa Clarification by nancysong74 • last post May 29th
Hey Everyone! I recently read the conditions on how to apply for an O1 visa grant and it seems impossible – just the sheer amount of media, awards, and credits you have to have under your belt makes it seem so out of reach for any actors who are not "famous". But at the same time, I read on the news of non-US actors that are not as accomplished (i.e. unrecognizable names but still have some IMDB credits) getting cast in American productions that are set to film in the US. I also have heard of stories of non-US actors moving to the US to further pursue their career, when it's so apparent that they do not meet the O1 requirements. I was wondering if there are any actors out there who have experience applying for an O1 or known of success stories? I'd appreciate it if you could share your wisdom on that. Also if anyone can share how a new, non-US actor could work in the US.
New Media Rate Question by njactor • last post May 29th
I'm a SAG actor and I just booked a new media gig. Need to self-shoot a 2-3 minute corporate video. They'll provide the script. What is a fair rate to charge?
What's Your #1 Challenge Related to Memorizing Lines? by Joibes • last post May 29th
I've been doing a lot of research into various principles and techniques to enhance memory and learning. I've found a lot of things I think aren't very widely known among actors. I'm wondering if there's some folks who could use some help. So what's your #1 challenge related to memorizing lines?
I dream of being an actor but I know it's almost impossible, so I guess I'm just here to guet it off my chest by just_making_a_living • last post May 29th
So yeah I guess the title is kind of self-explanatory, but to give context, here is why I know my chances are so low that it's almost impossible: so I'm 17, and have been in some school plays, not many to be honest, just two, but damn if i didn't like it and felt different. I have never been in the business, never been in front of a camera, don't know nobody in the business. To add to that, I'm not from an English speaking country and ain't nobody from my country that has ever step foot in hollywood (unless one actress that is actually in a tv series), and I'm pretty shy. So yeah not a chance right. But shit I've been having this feeling that i thought would go away but doesn't, that I really could do it, but anyways everybody thinks they're special right? I guess I'm just tired of losing my sleep about it so I just wanted to talk about it to see if it would go away, if it doesn't I'll try to just live with that, and there's no need to be all nice and all that and say you can do it and shit. But thank you if you read it all, really appreciate it.
Do you have to go to drama school? by happiestmo • last post May 29th
Hi! I am doing an online course during quarantine, and have recently come to the realisation that I want to persue acting and singing, some sort of musical theatre route. In the online course, the teacher has told us "unless you get professional training in a comprehensive programme that covers theatre, TV, film, voice, movement, acting technique, as a minimum, you have no chance in this industry. and that's from someone who has worked in this industry for 30 years and worked with award winning actors, everyone agrees". He then suggested drama schools. But, here's the problem, I am already studying Psychology and am heading into my final year of university. I can't get student funding anymore due to that, and my family is so low income that I have no way of getting funding through them. I have no idea what to do. If drama school is the only way in, then I really have no chance, I will never afford it. Is there really no other way? I would appreciate some advice, words of wisdom. Also in your comment, I would appreciate you noting your professional experience in the industry, so I know where you're coming from.
Looking for Female Voice Actor With Teen Voice, Longterm Gig by movieshowtime • last post May 28th
Hi! Our company Crealon Media Group is looking for a voice actor who can cover Tiktok related topics on our YouTube channel. It's important that you're available for voice overs all days of the week. You need a soft/personable voice. We're looking to pay about $1200/month for this position. You'll be sent a script of about 1500 - 2000 words per day!
Darin Heames, Actor to Actor - not your typical acting class by John J Vogel • last post May 28th
For five days next week, veteran actor Darin Heames gives an insiders look into what it takes to be a working actor in this crazy industry. And it's free! 5 DAY ACTING CAREER ACCELERATOR Each day starts at 12pm PST Monday 6/1 - Navigating the Industry Tuesday 6/2 - Decoding Representation Wednesday 6/3 - Audition Secrets Thursday 6/4 - Actor Survival Skills Friday 6/5 - The "IT" Factor Saturday 6/6 - Q & A Darin gives insights that takes decades to know and figure out. Great for newcomers and veterans of the industry.
What is better, taking a summer intensive or individual classes? by kieraf • last post May 28th
Apart from the few classes I’ve taken in college(which I’m not even sure are reputable bc I didn’t go to a film school) I’ve taken one class at HB studio in NY so far(acting for the camera), I just don’t know what is more valuable: a summer intensive or individual classes? Even though I’m technically a “beginner” actor, I personally feel like I’m past the “acting basics” courses(sorry if that sounds pretentious) I’m just curious whether a summer program or multiple individual classes are more notable on a resume. I also want to note that I don’t have many credits so that’s why I’m looking into more classes bc I know training is important especially on a resume without a lot of credits and it’s not too easy right now to get more credits while I’m in nyc during the pandemic. I think the only decent credit I have is one from blue bloods when I luckily got “upgraded” to say a line but since it’s uncredited it didn’t really make a difference I don’t think lol Anyway, sorry for rambling, thanks!
Made this film alone in quarantine. by Brittany Samson • last post May 28th
Would love it if you would check it out. Bonus points for liking it on the Youtube page. Post your stuff too and I will check it out :)
Matthew McConaughey in True Detective. Fucking hell. by Knedcfc • last post May 28th
I'm not an actor but seriously, anyone who is should watch the first series. Don't even reply to this just watch the fucking show if you haven't already. That is raw. I've seen enough movies and shows to know when something sticks out. Too many to be honest, Matthew's performance in that show will stick with me forever.
How long of a monologue is too long? by AnthonyVitale • last post May 28th
I'm posting this in r/acting because I wanted to get an actor's perspective on this. I'm going to try to keep this question as short as I can so I'm leaving out all info that doesn't seem pertinent. If an actor had to perform a large (100+) series of short monologues on camera in a single take each, how long could those monologues be before it's an unreasonable length for an actor to be learning. Pertinent Stats: * We'll need to film about 1 min of footage every 15 min, so if they go with 1 min monologues they'd have 15 min to learn each one, perform multiple takes, etc. * These will need to be recited dramatically. No teleprompter. * The lines will not need to be exact. If the gist is communicated then improvising would be fine. * We'll be hiring this actor based mostly on their ability to handle this task. What seems like a good max? 45 seconds? 1 minute? 2 minutes? I'm not an actor, so I don't have perspective on this. Problem is we won't be hiring actors until after this is all written. I'd hate to find out we made an impossible or unreasonable task.