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Question about work and building a portfolio. by DeoSitGloria • last post Jan 31st
Despite the hate for fiverr (I know, I don't like it either and I'm working on getting off of there. Seriously. I'm just trying to get more experience) I recently received a random order from a large youtube channel with 1Million+ subscribers.I'm happy about the work but I understand anyone else doing this for a channel this size would likely be paid much, much more. I don't want this opportunity to go to waste though. There's a good chance for continual work as its for a series as well. Is there any recommendations or tips you guys may have to make this opportunity worth it? Such as receiving some sort of testimony from them, possibly adding it to a resume, etc.? I've been thinking about starting a youtube channel as well and was thinking maybe this would be a good opportunity to do so. Any tips on that? Thanks again in advance. I'm just a dude with a gigantic dream of getting into the VA world and any help means the world to me. Edit: I wanted to note that when I discussed why they chose fiverr over a community with more well known VA's, he had said they hadn't done anything like this before and weren't sure how else to go about finding actors. So I know they're not being cheap.
Question about an audition i got from actors access by toaster-cat-eggroll • last post Jan 31st
So I received an audition via AA, and the casting director didn’t include the sides - as far as I can see. Usually it appears under the “instructional media” section, but all the CD has listed is a character breakdown. Is there something I’m missing? Or is there any way to get in touch with the CD via AA to let them know I need the sides? Looking like AA doesn’t allow talent to contact the CD directly (understandably) Thanks!
Can you become a top-tier actor without going to acting school? Can you really train to become a better actor? by usernameabone • last post Jan 31st
Okay, excuse me if I sound ignorant, but aren't acting skills to a certain extent something you're born with? Isn't acting just realistically expressing/perform a monologue or scene? If you have high emotional intelligence or can naturally mimic emotions well, wouldn't you be able to become a great actor without any (or very limited) training? I heard, for example, that Kevin Spacey (whom most would consider a great actor) is mentally messed up or even a sociopath / psychopath (his brother said that his dad would use to beat them up), which is why he could play Machiavellian roles so well. In fact, he wasn't playing those roles, as in house of cards, he was just being (mostly) himself.
Left side only, Please help by Jasperstorm • last post Jan 31st
Hello one and all, I am a experienced actor throwing my hat into the game of voice acting however a lot of the techno stuff is flying right over my head. I figured out a good amount on my own through trial and error and youtube videos (Thank God I live in the 21st century.) However one issue I have come across is that all of my new recordings by default use only the left speaker. Now doing some digging I think I found the issue, I use a scarlet solo audio interface which automatically sets my voice to the left side and my instrument to the right side. Thing is I am only using it for voice work and even still I can't really recall any music I listen to that separates the lyrics and music though as I type this I just realized its probably to make it editing easier if you wan't to auto tune the voice or mess with the instruments without effecting the other. Anyway I am getting off topic, I found out how to "fix" this issue by splitting every stereo track to mono, its not that big of a deal except on the days where I have to make 100 different separate recordings for people who are modding video games. (Got to make sure I have 20 different noises for slipping on ice) Is there a way set it the default to mono instead of stereo? Currently even when I set up a mono track and hit record it opens up a new stereo track and records it through that instead of the mono track I already have set up. Any help would be appreciated, oh and if it is important I use Audacity
Aussie Actor by spookykittennn • last post Jan 31st
Hiiiii I’m wondering if there are many Aussie Actors in this group? I’m based in Melbourne :-) Any agents you can recommend in Melbourne? Or great classes to get into? I’ve got my eye on one (Howard Fine), just want to see what you could recommend. Really keen to get into extras work!! ♥️
Need help with health insurance as an actor! by nottokinkshamebut • last post Jan 30th
Hi! I'm an actress in Washington, currently non-union, been full-time acting for almost a year now and have medicaid. Some opportunities have started to arise, and my agent is saying I may need to move to LA very soon (turnaround is so quick in this industry as we all know...). I'd be living between California and Washington if things go a certain way, but I'm trying to be as prepared as possible because I didn't really have much of a plan to go to LA any time soon. Is anyone on medicaid living in two states? I am aware that you cannot have two different medicaid plans, and I'd have to cancel one and apply to the CA medicaid, and I know it's possible to just "seamlessly" cancel/reapply if you are back and forth, but I guess I just wanted to reach out and see if any actors have any experience with this? I've never lived on my own so this will be a stressful adventure! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
UNCSA Casting Call Feb 8: Audition for 16 shorts at once by gift4fiction • last post Jan 30th
All the details and the breakdowns are on the Facebook Event: [UNCSA CASTING CALL](https://www.facebook.com/events/186556699210493/?active_tab=discussion) Since so many post here tend to be of the "how do I get cast without a reel/parts without experience/build a resume without an agent/etc.?" I figured I would post this. Great opportunity for people close to Winston-Salem, NC. It is a single day Saturday casting for 16 shorts, Feb 8th Produced, written and directed by serious film students from a school with a good reputation. It is run by Jordan Beswick who is very chill with rookie actors and is a very low stress casting. UNCSA graduates great students and has a strong enough reputation that actors with good resumes still like to work on these projects so there is a good chance you will be working with folks who are knowledgable and experienced.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 30 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 30th
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.
I am 27 this year, have an undergraduate degree but want to act. Debating drama school or not by JoeNinetyThree • last post Jan 30th
Hi everyone, my name is Joe, nice to meet you! I'm from the UK. I've tried searching online for any existing posts of people in my shoes but cannot find an answer. Bit of back story on me: Ever since I was younger I've always wanted to be an actor. I've always considered acting to be an unobtainable dream as it is notoriously difficult to earn a living from it. Nobody in my family is in the industry, I was encouraged to pursue business to increase my chances at being financially successful in life. Being a safe option I went on to study business, after graduating and working for 3 years, I realised it is not my calling. I have many friends who are stuck in jobs they hate, doing miserable jobs because it's the sensible thing to do. It's ''what people do''. The idea of acting scares me senseless, but at the same time excites me. Having only attended one acting workshop in the past for 6 weeks, I want to take the plunge and now go all-in and act. I do not want to shy away from it anymore and continue coasting through life... I know in my heart that even if it doesn't work out, I will be filled with regret later in life if I don't try. Now that I am a bit older, I have more confidence in myself. The fear of failing is still there, but my fear of regretting later in life not trying scares me more. My question is, having already studied business and being 27 this year, is applying for a drama school a smart choice or are there better uses for my time/money? I know it isn't essential and there are actors who find success without attending drama school, however, training at an accredited school (if you get in) can help massively with improving your skills and contacts - which I know in the industry is equally important as your ability to act. If I went on to do a 3 year course, I will graduate at the age of 30 (and will have a lot of debt; tuition alone is 9,000GBP per year). I accept this will take time to pay back and I am prepared to face a lot of rejection. Thankfully I have some savings that I can put towards this to reduce the debt owing at the end. I don't think my family will be supportive of this choice as they think someone of my age should be working and forging a career path for my future - one that can pay the bills and allow me to support a family in future if I plan to settle down. Is there anyone who has been in a similar position who can offer some insight/advice? ​ TL;DR - Business graduate wanting to know if applying for drama school makes sense at 27y/o? Practically no acting experience. Better options at my age in terms or time/money commitment? Any and all responses welcome. Any harsh truths are also welcome. Thank you :)
Getting over disappointment? by Sketches-n-Drawings • last post Jan 30th
I was called back for a play and it was me and 2 other people going neck and neck reading for the lead all night. This wouldve been my first lead (or even really sizeable role) and I got my hopes up. I didnt get the lead but got a large supporting part. That being said, I'm still feeling the sadness and disappointment and I feel stupid for feeling this way. Any thoughts from other actors? Thanks
I'm a First-Time Director. What Are Some Tips for Holding Auditions? by hootenhollar • last post Jan 30th
I'm making a super low budget film and am holding auditions for the first time. I want the actors to feel comfortable and I'd like to create a professional vibe overall. But I've never done this before. What are some tips you have?
Acting within the UK by souprqtpie • last post Jan 30th
Hello ​ I am looking for actors in the UK and about continued business and income. I am currently looking at buying a home and have found many places in the UK which are very affordable but put me outside of range of London, is it impossible/very difficult to build a career in the UK away from London? or is it you simply never buy a property since as an actor being mobile is easier. ​ Thanks, Soup
New podcast: Actor Connor Ratliff tries to figure out why Tom Hanks fired him from Band of Brothers 20 years ago by thisisnotarealperson • last post Jan 30th
A slap across my face! by TheHeightness • last post Jan 30th
This is much like u/Endurlay's post! Our stories are quite similar, so thank you for the inspiration dude! I am 26 as well and just last november it hit me that I want to be a voice actor. All my life I had been a performer, but all my life i have had terrible self doubt. I broke out of my shell in high school with doing musical theater and even getting the lead male role for two of the shows. I enjoyed it, I might have even been great at it! But when it came time to start applying for college I told myself that acting was just a phase, I wouldn't make money doing that, who would want me, I am not good enough. So I went to college for Political Science and Economics and got decent grades, but only to pass and not because of passion for what I was studying. I enjoyed the classes, but now I realize it was more for the few times we had heated "what if" scenarios play out before us and it all turned into an improve class. And throughout college I worked jobs that would put me in the spotlight in a way. Even the jobs that didn't necessarily put the spotlight on me I was the most animated person in the group. Once I got a job in my field after college at a district attorney's office I got super depressed and I figured it was just the jobs environment. When I got a second job, this time doing data management for a defenceman contractor, my depression got even worse at a faster rate. This time I thought maybe it was the type of work that I was doing, or possibly it was just the jobs environment yet again. But then one morning I was scrolling through a dozen "10 jobs you can do from home" lists and at the end of one voice acting came up. And it was like my phone slapped me across the face! It wasn't the previous environment, even though they were toxic, but it was the fact that i couldn't perform behind a desk in a cubicle. I was tied to a desk and I have no variation in my day to day work and I hated every moment at work. I have been doing research into this industry ever since but at this point I just don't know where to start. I've worked with Audacity a handful of times but I'm still unsure about the basics, I have a cheap USB mic that I know won't get me paying clients, I have yet to even set up a small closet studio. Now along the way I met a girl, got married, got a dog, got a house, and now we have a baby. I don't have a lot of spare time when I get home. I understand that I am going to sacrifice a lot of sleep once I start putting work out. So I guess I'm asking for your guys' professional advice to someone who is just scratching the surface of the industry. Any advice us appreciated! Thanks for your time!
My first demo by RowOfBirds • last post Jan 30th
I've been voice acting on the side for years but never tried establishing myself. Thought I'd give it a try using one of my favorite voice actors of all time as inspiration. I love voicing villain characters so I decided to go with one for my demo Need me for a project? I check my email every day. Send me an offer at markthebirdy@gmail.com [https://soundcloud.com/m-robirds/voice-over-demo-two-face](https://soundcloud.com/m-robirds/voice-over-demo-two-face)
Breakdown Services Question on Submissions from the Agency Side by S_Gertie • last post Jan 30th
Curiosity question for anyone who has seen the agency submission side of Breakdown Services (Actors Access is the side for actors to see): Basic question: How does it work to submit your clients for a role? ​ Like, I know on the AA side, you can do the filter for "breakdowns that fit me" and see things for your general age/race/gender. Do the agents have anything like that which filters based on their clients? And if you have 100 clients and you find a role that 25 of them would fit for and you want to be a go-getter and submit them all, do you have to do something for each client individually or do you see a list of your clients (maybe filtered to fit the role) and you just check a box next to each and send them all at once? I tried to think too which way would make most sense and I can see arguments for and against allowing mass submissions, so didn't know which would be better or which the site used.
How do I start getting into it? by Alsome-Stode • last post Jan 30th
I’ve been thinking about being a voice actor for a while. However, I’m a bit nervous. There’s so many questions I want to ask and research I want to do, but I have no idea where or even when to take my first step.
Atlanta Actors by Infinity_Crusade • last post Jan 29th
I'm an Atlanta based actor, 22 year old male, who is interested in collaborating on any projects. Just throwing myself out there, if anybody here is making their own projects I'm down to help collaborate. Not sure if this is appropriate or not but I'd love to make some friends and work on some projects with fellow hungry actors!
Can anyone recommend a voice and speech class in the NYC area? by veelarage07 • last post Jan 29th
I am a stage actor looking for some help with diction and articulation. I would love to pick up some new exercises and warm-ups and really work toward building better habits. I'd prefer to do a class or workshop because working privately with a coach is probably more costly than I can manage at the moment. Has anyone taken a great speech class? Barring that, any suggestions for online resources that I can access in the meantime? Thanks!