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Hello, I notice there are a lot of actors in movies who have their own “persona” that they play in multiple movies. How do you find a persona like this? Is it their natural character? by knkkskknk • last post May 8th
I’m talking about people like. Adam Sandler, Ben stiller, Owen Wilson. There’s ones for none comedy roles too. But they generally have their own identity that they use in every film. Like you know what to expect when it’s a movie with them. They always have that same personality and character. How do I create my own “personality and character” like this, that is unique to myself, but also popular and good... Like, are they acting here, or is this generally just “themselves” Like for ppl like Vince Vaughn, I feel like that’s himself always lol
Do A-List "Actor's Studio" members practice there? by throwaway581387 • last post May 8th
In New York and LA, do A-List lifetime members of the "Actor's Studio" still practice there? Some of the lifetime members include people like Melissa McCarthy, Bradley Cooper, Robert DeNiro, etc. Like would they still go there to just run scenes, practice, etc?
Im 16 years old and I REALLY want to become an actor but... by V3RT_MORIDIN • last post May 8th
... Im not quite sure what to do and would really appreciate some help and advice. I live in Victoria Australia so its obviously not the ideal place to begin a career for acting, im also quite young and my family would probabally laugh at me if i told them i want to be an actor. So my prospects dont seem to good right now but im really dedicated towards this and i KNOW i want to be an actor. Currently ive started doing the classes on r/actingclass but i know that wont be enough to get a role as an actor or be enough, so any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! :)
What are the odds for an asian actor making a living in the canadian film industry? by TheDearLeaderJimmy • last post May 8th
Hey! I’m an 21year old theater student currently living in Korea and I’m trying to move to toronto after my mandatory military service. The question is, is there room for asian actors in the canadian film/Tv industry?While I’ve seen more asian male parts during the past few years, it still pales to the Caucasian, or even african american roles there are out there(Just my observation though ) So I was curious if anyone would know if there are a decent amount of options as an asian actor in toronto, or would it be such a niche thing? Thanks guys:)
Looking for an actor. Quick and easy job and will pay $$$ by sadboi487 • last post May 8th
Currently looking for someone to record themselves describing a science project me and a buddy are working. Video will be uploaded to YouTube and is bound to get thousands of views !! Please private message for more info
Mike Pollock (Eggman's Voice Actor) Interview Coming Soon!!! by TheVoiceCast • last post May 8th
Mike Pollock (Dr. Eggman's voice actor) was nice enough to do an interview with the Vocal Violence crew! In only 2 days, coming soon to a computer monitor or phone near you! We also did a podcast comparing the voice actors of Eggman throughout the years. Find out which one's the best, the worst, and the weirdest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r\_it2omYeDQ&t=1512s [Check it out at... ](https://reddit.com/link/gful9n/video/5yenozz21kx41/player) https://www.youtube.com/thevoicecast https://anchor.fm/voicecasters
Im 16 years old and iI REALLY want to be an actor... by V3RT_MORIDIN • last post May 8th
But im not quite sure what to do and would really appreciate some help and advice. I live in Victoria Australia so its obviously not the ideal place to begin a career for acting, im also quite young and my family would probabally laugh at me if i told them i want to be an actor. So my prospects dont seem to good right now but im really dedicated towards this and i KNOW i want to be an actor. Currently ive started doing the classes on r/actingclass but i know that wont be enough to get a role as an actor or be enough, so any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! :)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 7 by AutoModerator • last post May 7th
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.
Actor's relief headshot program by capacitor_ • last post May 7th
Hey all I hope you're well. I'm a headshot photographer in NYC and was thinking of putting together a program for actors aimed at relief. COVID-19 has hit everyone really hard and I enjoy helping out when I can. I was going to give away two free headshot sessions per week through May and June and wondering if you guys had any thoughts on the matter. They'd be full headshot sessions, at 90 minutes of studio time. I'll have a signup page finished shortly, but curious if anybody had any input with things that'd help rolling it out.
Drama/Horror Anthology series that needs actors by syfiarcade • last post May 7th
Hello everyone in r/acting I am a Co-Director for a currently untitled Anthology Series with a horror/drama twilight zone theme to it, we are currently in the process of writing our scripts for the episodes, this will be a live-action show where the actor will have to find a way to record themselves using at least a semi-decent camera to send back to the editors, we have several directors, 6 writers, one actor, one actress, and a handful of editors, right now we are looking for actors to be able to join in on this project. we are looking for actors in the roughly 16 - 20 ish age range so we have around the same age for everyone, these episodes will be mostly 1 actor by themselves interacting with other actors in the episode either over phonecall or types of cuts to make it seem as they are together, but unless if you live with a person who also wants to act, nobody will be physically interacting with you, if you are interested in joining this project, please come to our discord server with this link. [https://discord.gg/NsDKJCk](https://discord.gg/NsDKJCk) thank you all for reading and I hope you have a great day.
I've worked with a lot of child actors and what Jae Head (The Blindside/Hancock) says is on point. Do you agree with him? by joshortiz • last post May 7th
Substitution/Personalization by iLikeplays • last post May 7th
When working on a scene, how do I go about making substitutions? When acting in the scene do I envision my substation on the other actor? How do I personalize the other character?
Voice Improvisation by DoctorDekeract • last post May 7th
Where can I find new, random cartoon characters that I can improvise the voice for? You know, just for fun. Kinda like in the YouTube videos where famous voice actors improvise new cartoon voices.
For the Actor-Techies who edit their own reels (Mac-specific): by exaltogap • last post May 7th
So for anyone who edits their own reel (and for any actor really), you know that getting the actual usable footage is one of the hardest parts. And even if your stuff airs on legit sources you have to go through the process of grabbing it which can be a pain. Basically if you don't have an actual file, it's a struggle. Quicktime gives you the option of recording your screen, but it doesn't record the sound coming from your computer. Up until sometime in the last couple years, you could use Soundflower (a specific software for rerouting audio in your computer) to change the Audio Input in Quicktime, and get the video and sound, but Soundflower doesn't work for the latest Mac OS. But after months of struggling to find something that would do the trick, I just found a new alternative to Soundflower a guy developed that's super simple to use. The Github page even has all the user-friendly descriptions of how to use it to reroute the sound in your computer so you can record seamlessly. It's called **Blackhole**, and I highly recommend it - if you're generally technically inclined. This link has the download, and all the explanations: [https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole](https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole)
What drives an actor to want to be a villian by tommymikaelson • last post May 7th
You know in the past, i thought it would be cool to play the villian but honestly i find it more and more confusing and somewhat disturbing why someone would want to play the villian. Imagine someone in an interview for their villianous role and they get asked what generally actors get asked who play things, why do you want to play the role. What is someone supposed to say in their answer? It has to be awkward. Sometimes people say its interesting and complex but i'd have to imagine the manager of the actor is telling them to say that. Imo, if there were ever a time to say im only doing it for the money, it would for the villian roles, idk that is more relatable than the desire to play fake evil. Maybe you all think differently. I dont want to use the excuse that what is reflected on art can reflect on life but id be lying if i said that would never happen. And I know villians have to be there, i know, i just dont know if an actor should said i enjoy playing someone evil. I can understand a character who appears bad on the surface but deep down is good and truly misunderstood but the characters who just kill, inflict pain and driven by hatred, im not sure what the charm in those roles are to actors.
Was Watching Home Improvement on Laff Channel 7.3 here in LA when suddenly... by tecz0r • last post May 7th
...[this](https://imgur.com/XYj5tJO) person comes on screen. I couldn't believe my eyes. I don't particularly care for Lucy Liu. But theres no denying that she has achieved an unparalleled level of success. I couldn't be more happy for her. Fun fact: The episode aired on February 7th 1995. She played Woman #3 on the episode. She would later be on Bang / Hercules / and ER that same year. Can't imagine what a wild time it must have been to be a working actor during the 90s. Anyway, just wanted to share something I thought was special. Keep living the dream everyone!
Is there a need? by RaginRob • last post May 6th
This isnt meant to be a self promoting post, mostly a question that I have to describe myself in. I've been told since 8th grade (my voice went from shaky base to steady) that I should get in to narration or voice acting and after 3 years I've decided to look into it. Seeing how most animated shows and book narrations tend to be higher voiced actors , is there a part of voice acting that could use a good bass in? My low range is pretty good and my high is ok, but to be realistic my high isnt anything special. For those who dont wanna read:is there a real need for bass voice actors or are higher voiced actors more sought after?
Looking to get into voice acting by mattattattatta • last post May 6th
Hi! I have recently found this community and have decided to work to getting into voice acting and voice over. I have read through the beginners guide on the sub but I have some more financial or more specific questions. I am currently a college student so I don't have a ton of time so I was looking to make this more as a hobby or something I could work on the side. With this I am concerned of the financial cost, how much will a good mic cost? what mics do you recommend? general resources for recording studio setups on the cheap and that are easy. Also any personalized tips or wisdom would be excellent. I go to a college in a small town so I won't have many opportunities, but I am almost finished with becoming a dj with a student run radio station. I have recently gotten a fascination with voice actors the past few year with podcasts, watching hazbin hotel flourish, getting into anime, and watching Critical role and checking into each of the Critters careers. It is just so amazing how everything is so connected and how people can create whole personalities and characters with just a voice. I have decided to take the leap and work towards become a voice actor for the future. I'll respond to any questions and replies in the morning, Thank you so much for your help!
Do you think straight actors should only play straight characters and LGTBQ actors only play queer characters? by MedicalKitchen • last post May 6th
I read a comment of someone I’m presuming to be a member of the LGTBQ+ who said straight actors playing gay characters isn’t enough for a diverse Hollywood. While I agree with that, it also implied IMHO that straight actors should not play queer characters....this terrifies me.