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We've Been Here - music video of a Broadway cover, with family as amateur actors by LeoMajors • last post Apr 4th
Why working actors are anxious about paying their next bills too by mynameismoo55555 • last post Apr 3rd
Aspiring background actor by dickfarts420 • last post Apr 3rd
Hey everyone, I've just moved to London and I'm looking to get into background acting/Being an extra, I do not have much experience besides filming a few long lost documentaries à few years back and being in a few just yammering about a music scene for a few minutes, Anyways does anyone have a few pointers of where to start? I've looked up a few of the more popular websites but getting mixed feelings about them at the moment, if anyone has any experience with them please do share.
Anyone know how to go all out when performing alone? by Its_Just_a_Tree • last post Apr 3rd
Recently, I started working on a short film to pass the time during quarantine. However, I'm the only actor in it. Usually, I am a better actor when I can play off of people. Any ideas of how to express myself without anyone there?
Do actors emulate or actually experience anxiety for anxious roles? by informant720 • last post Apr 3rd
Whenever I see actors (Martin Freeman and Cate Blanchett come to mind) doing anxious roles/scenes, I can't help but notice how, even though they do a really good job at seeming anxious, they also seem maintain impeccable bodily/facial coordination. I mean, they have to, or else the scene wouldn't work, right? I'm not an actor nor an expert on acting but I believe actors usually get themselves to start crying or getting emotional not by pretending, but by actually thinking of something emotionally distressing to elicit a real, physiological response. But with real anxiety, generally you get tunnel vision and lose fine coordination skills & overall "control" of your actions. You can see how this could make a meticulously crafted dramatic scene fall apart pretty quickly. Still, somehow on top of creating the impression they're under a great deal of stress, good actors are able to time and deliver their lines+facial expressions so naturally and coordinate themselves reactively to whatever's going on in the scene - things that require tremendous control over your actions to pull off. This leads me to the question of: Are they really getting themselves to feel anxious and somehow overcoming the side effects, or are they actually calm, cool and collected before, during and after the cameras are rolling?
Most helpful casting directors to follow on Instagram? by theactordude77 • last post Apr 3rd
Looking for casting directors that give out helpful tips to actors on their Instagram for example @ccrcasting has Q&A’s on her stories and they very helpful. Or any that you would suggest that are a good follow. I enjoy seeing their content. Thanks!
A Question Of Rudiments by 07NettletonG • last post Apr 3rd
Time for a question. I was watching the film Black Swan the other day, and there a few scenes of the main character setting up and practicing rudiments in front of a mirror in her own dance studio at home. I then re-watched Whiplash, which has similar scenes of the main character going over and over and over his rudiments. These films, along with conversations I've had with friends on how rehearsals in our living rooms feel vs. rehearsals in our studio space, and acting being a art form to be witnessed, coupled with the state of the world right now got me thinking; is there any equivalent way that actors can practice the rudiments of their craft at home, beyond the obvious and necessary vocal and physical/movement exercises? What form would those rudiments take? Would they be mechanical and technique based, or more free form? Would it be a case of picking up a new script every week and deep diving into character building and line learning to develop those skills, or is there something simpler or more complex that needs to be done? It's a question that's been bouncing around my head for a few days, so i thought I'd get everyone's opinion and maybe have a quick discussion.
agents by ARAIKARALB • last post Apr 3rd
hello everyone! my name is Araika, i am from Kazakhstan. I am just curious about 'getting an agent' topic as an Actor. Perhaps I will need this information for the future. Does anyone here experienced such a thing which I've mentioned above? Is Agent in Acting industry is as the same as for example Manager in Music one? Maybe some of you has stories with an agent, where he/she got a role for you, but where you did not want to be involved in? I just do not know how this stuff works.. thanks!
The new Voice123 subscriptions packages by AnnaWilsonHall • last post Apr 3rd
Hi everyone, My name's Anna, just joined the site. I was wondering if anyone knew how the new Voice123 packages work? My premium subscription recently ran out and I'm unsure which one to subscribe to... I did try emailing the Voice123 helpdesk twice but didn't get a response before my subscription ran out (they're usually pretty good). Anyway, the stats seem to vary massively from week to week (it says they change monthly and 'can't be guaranteed' in their T&Cs). For example, the difference between the number of competing actors for the 2 middle premium packages ($325/$395) has changed from 301 for the lower premium and 25 for the higher premium at the start of the week, to 306 for the lower and 292 for the higher today! Seems like a massive difference and makes it very difficult to know which package is best value for money. I know that Voice123 algorithms have always been baffling but they seem to be taking it to new levels with these new packages! Thanks Anna
I need some direction on how to do a psychopathic stare by Kai246810 • last post Apr 3rd
Due to school being cancelled due to the coronavirus, my high school actor's studio class has assigned groups to produce a digital mini movie to star in. I am playing the villain. This is my first acting class, so I'm extremely new to this. I want to get some input on my stare, as I want this to be a focal point of the character. I've always loved the small little nuances in faces, so I'm trying to bring that to the table. I studied Ted Bundy to get a reference. Again, I am extremely new to acting, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! The link below is to 2 pictures of me. The first is a normal "masked" expression, and the second is the psychopath when he's let his guard down. http://imgur.com/gallery/eFFG5nC To anyone that reads this - thank you and have a safe and healthy day!
Fine tuning my samples and skills by dillonfrancissdad • last post Apr 2nd
While bored in quarantine, I made myself a website for promoting my VO acting. Wondering if anyone would be willing to check it out and give feedback? Thanks in advance, would love to hear from fellow actors!
Just starting out - Looking for advice and feedback :) by chrisattwood123 • last post Apr 2nd
Hi guys, I'm Chris :) I've been trying to get myself a little home studio set up over the past few weeks, and I wondered if I could quick fire a few questions to the people who seem to know a damn sight more about this industry than I do! Firstly, I finally got my 'studio' (Those are incredibly important apostrophes) set up, finally, and worked on a little piece just to get something committed to record. Its in MP4 format though, how would I go about sharing it to the subreddit? Secondly, (should have been firstly really), the set up is - A PC that is as loud as a tractor. Rode NT1A w/pop shield Behringer Xenyx 302 USB Audacity Me :D How's that looking for an INITIAL, just play about with things and see what you can come up with, get a vibe for it, type of thing? I know I need a mic stand, as I can't us the pop shield properly without that, and its difficult to stay still and not make too much noise at the moment. As for the PC, a new power unit is in order (I think its the fan that makes it so loud), so that should help with background noise. Thirdly, I found a few places (online research and basically cruising this sub) that I could begin to post things and try for bits and bobs. I signed up with CastingCallCollective for that reason and have been looking at ACX as a more longer term type thing. Sound reasonable? Lastly, the recording I did was very quiet (wanted to avoid tractor PC noises) and if anyone who knows more than me about this stuff (not difficult) could give me a tip or two that would be great. Basically I was expecting a waveform similar to those described in the audacity tutorials, not just a squidged line... Like I say, if anyone wants a listen (its the most common excerpt from Calderon's 'Life is a Dream'), let me know how to post it/ send it to you! :D For those of you that got to the end of all that, thanks for reading and stay safe in these peculiar times :) PS - For reference, my regular voice is UK, with a rather thick 'Black Country' accent (Think Lenny Henry - British Comedian/Actor)
Starting off by Iceycat1234 • last post Apr 2nd
Hi I am an 18 year old aspiring actor just starting off I plan to take acting lessons to help boost my acting. I’m on backstage and a Still need a professional headshot, but my question is what do I put on a demo reel if I’ve never had an acting gig? I consider myself to be a decent actor, but am unsure how to start off so I can start getting callbacks. I am located in Dallas which is not very good for actors. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Starting off by Iceycat1234 • last post Apr 2nd
Hi I am an 18 year old aspiring actor just starting off I plan to take acting lessons to help boost my acting. I’m on backstage and a Still need a professional headshot, but my question is what do I put on a demo reel if I’ve never had an acting gig? I consider myself to be a decent actor, but am unsure how to start off so I can start getting callbacks. I am located in Dallas which is not very good for actors. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 2 by AutoModerator • last post Apr 2nd
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.
Drama Inc. Online by Rayzn1123 • last post Apr 2nd
​ https://reddit.com/link/ftmkl6/video/rwy8mv5sreq41/player I produced/directed this series of online acting courses with some colleagues of mine, and I’m very curious about to hear thoughts from the general acting community about the value of them. Unlike traditional ongoing acting classes that focus on things like training, process, and technique, these courses dive into more specific technical applications like: * How to make sure you’re delivering quality self-taped auditions (either on your own or via a taping service) * What to expect if you’ve never been on a professional set before (how to read a call sheet, who to report to on set, production terminology, etc.) * Techniques and contextualization for how to transition from theater acting to acting for the camera * How to make sure your online accounts are giving you the best visibility (Actor’s Access, IMDb Pro, social media, etc.) We’re in the southeast marketing, specifically Atlanta, and the instructors, while not household names, do have a fair amount of credits (legitimate co-star and guest star roles) and practical experience to disseminate their knowledge in a clear, fun, and efficient way. They include: * [Claire Bronson](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1683133/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) (The Outsider, Ozark, Mr. Mercedes, Just Mercy) * [Catherine Dyer](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245696/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) (Stranger Things, The Blind Side, Dirty Grandpa, The Resident) * [Jason MacDonald](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0531772/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) (The Vampire Diaries, Dynasty, Bull, Miracles Workers) * [Scott Poythress](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1407651/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons) (I Trapped The Devil, Homeland, The Resident, Turn: Washington’s Spies) In the days of Masterclass and being able to gain lots of information a little more loosely from celebrities like Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, and Samuel L. Jackson, how much value would place in courses like these? Do you see any value in more specific technical applications like these? If so, what do you think is a reasonable price point for each course? What length and what kind of information would you expect from courses like these?