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14 year old from Wales who wants to be an actress by Scarlettzlife • last post Oct 8th
I do go to drama classes and do stage shows but I want to be on tv too but I am quite put off trying again because I was cast to be in an advert a few years ago but they changed their mind and let go of me because I am not pretty enough does anyone have any advice on this?
Featured BG role to potential speaking? by Bigwinsdreambig • last post Oct 7th
I know this is rarely happens and not something that happens a lot but I got booked on a show as a featured BG and it said I will be on camera and be a good actor with great facial expressions. I wonder if there is something or someone while being on set I could talk to or impress to manifest it being a speaking role. Don’t want to sound like I got a shot but rather was curious if anyone landed a featured BG role and later became a one liner or speaking ahah thank you!
Tips to prevent losing my voice by Oddish_Flumph • last post Oct 7th
No a voice actor but I need voice advice. I have to talk all day for my job, often over noisy crowds. Most days my voice gets sore and starts to go. The internet has lots of remedies to treat a lost voice, but I'm looking for tips to proactively prevent losing my voice in the first place. tl;dr how can I talk loudly all day and not loose my voice?
NYC actors: what other jobs are you doing aside from serving? by passionateperformer • last post Oct 7th
Planning on moving to NYC to pursue theatre, currently DC based. Wanna know what others do to pay the bills.
Disappointed in my own performance in a final product; anything I can do? by ifeelpeachy • last post Oct 7th
Hiya folks, I received a final product back from a client, and it was a project where two voice actors switched back and forth doing an explainer. The other actor's performance and audio quality are MUCH stronger than mine. At the very least, I wish I could turn up my gain. I had assumed the client would master the track so the volume at least matched, but that clearly didn't happen. I also don't like my delivery and would have done it differently if I had heard the other actor's performance beforehand--theirs was more dynamic but mine is much more monotone because I thought that's what the client wanted. The client didn't leave me a review, and I'm glad because it probably would have been bad. Should I message them asking if they would like me to re-do my lines, louder and more dynamic? Or should I just let it go? The project is "complete", and I have been paid. I'm relatively newer to voice over; my gut says the industry standard would be to just move on but at the same time I want the client to have a better performance.
My voice sounds like a child? by BRAlNYSMURF • last post Oct 7th
My voice acting isn't that special, it's mainly for myself- a recent adaption of a show I like had a really bad voice actor for my favorite character, so I thought I'd dub over their lines myself. Problem is, my voice sounds like a child, and the character is an adult. Any advice on how to make my voice deeper and less childlike? I'm female, and 18 years old, so is it just something I'll grow out of?
What are some of the best tutorials/courses that can help me to improve the way my voice sounds, and reduce my accent? Can you take a look at the video I've made and let me know if there's anything obvious I could do to speak better? by MikeLumos • last post Oct 7th
Hi! I'm not a professional voice actor, but I want to start professionally making video tutorials and courses. I don't think my voice is very pleasant to listen to, and I do have an accent, and I'd like to do the best I can to improve. I don't need to get amazing at this, just good enough to be able to make videos that are enjoyable to watch and easy to understand. And ideally I wouldn't have to spend years studying the subject, I just want to make the most important changes that will make the most difference. What are some of the most useful resources (videos, courses, books) that can help me out? Can you take a look at a couple of my videos ([1](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpdB_1cr5A&), [2](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ozoPmx1iamk)), and let me know if there's anything obvious that I should be doing to make my voice better?
Tell Manager? by Fit-Factor988 • last post Oct 7th
So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should I just decline the audition on actors access?
Some casting calls are so unprofessional by Affectionate-Bee-617 • last post Oct 7th
I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its actors I’ve done many films with no pay at all and completely understand but usually theyll say we will pay for meals give you footage credits etc for your labor to encourage actors that we understand we can’t pay you with money but we will try to give you something in return for your time and labor you put into this film again it’s a feature. I just find that very unprofessional and it’s weird how productions really think actors deserve nothing and as if they are doing actors a favor and just seeing how they wrote NONE was so triggering lol at least write no pay but will provide metro card meals footage and credit that something a lot of actors can get behind..am i wrong to be annoyed by this i know it’s not a big deal and i just ignored the call but wanted to see what y’all thought..
[PAID] We are seeking Asian/Asian-American Voice Actors! (Details Below) by platformprodco • last post Oct 7th
Release Form for Student Film by hlwa21 • last post Oct 7th
Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!! *Actor/Interviewee/Extra hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defends the producers and assigns from all claims, damages, or liabilities of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to all attorney fees reasonably incurred in connection therewith) which may result from Actor/Interviewee/Extra participation in, or observation of, the production of the picture.*
Tips for getting representation by Ill_Detective_5905 • last post Oct 7th
I have taken a couple classes and I am planning to get headshots soon, but I have not had any professional acting experience yet. Nonetheless I decided to seek an agent first, especially since I am in no rush to book a role. With that, what are my chances of getting an agent? And what are the best ways to get representation? I have also noticed that some actors “breakout” roles are their first roles and I was wondering how they got their role/agents with little experience as well? Thank you!
Casting a Christmas-themed comedy sketch to be used as a holiday specific social post for Video Agency. Shot similarly to the style of "The Office." Takes place in a corporate office setting with a "wacky character" (character details will be shared when by John Bonavia • last post Oct 7th
Casting a Christmas-themed comedy sketch to be used as a holiday specific social post for start up Agency. Shot similarly to the style of "The Office." Takes place in a corporate office setting with a "wacky character" (character details will be shared when cast). Rehearsal and Production... also need 17-23 YO F 45-50 YO F 23-26M 35-45 M. Also need lots of "party goers" with under 5 lines
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Oct 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.
Loving improv classes, should I sign up for (real?) acting classes? by betamau5 • last post Oct 7th
I’m a few weeks into improv classes and I’m totally loving it. It’s stimulating a creative part of my brain - something that never happens during my day job. Recently, I’ve found a desire to stay in character and explore them and a scene they’re in more deeply. Although there’s a lot of beauty in improv, it doesn’t give me the opportunity to do so. Improv scenes and characters are short lived, and I find a “good” scene is analogous to a “funny” scene almost every time. Because of this profound revelation, I audited an acting class this week - although the sample script for the class was kind of boring, it was really fun! I’m debating if I should sign up for acting classes at the place I audited. The main reason I’m on the fence is because I can justify doing improv classes due to the overall skill improvements (social/communication skills etc). Lots of “normal” people with full time jobs like myself are doing improv classes. With acting classes, I’m in classes with people trying to to be working actors, something that’s harder for me to justify. But I love improv - it’s given me a taste for acting and I need to know if I really love acting or if I should just stick to improv. I need something to scratch this itch if you catch my drift. My questions: 1. If I don’t want to become a working actor, will I reap the same benefits in acting classes that I do in improv? 2. I’m working a full time job - will I actually be able to get “good” at acting with a < 10 hr/week time commitment? Leaning towards doing it but any thoughts are appreciated!
Can actors use prosthetics to hide physical imperfections? by Jibbyf • last post Oct 6th
Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails, they look absolutely terrible. And I'm afraid that I'll one day have to do close-ups of my hands of some point and it'll just look terrifying. So, does anyone know for sure if actors are allowed to use things to cover imperfections like these, like making my hands seem bigger or putting on fake nails just for a particular scene? To be clear, I haven't even started acting yet really, so yeah.
How much variety should there be between your headshots? (UK) by lovetempests • last post Oct 6th
Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots, but I actually dislike those specific photos and don’t feel like they represent me at all. They make me look kind of older, more miserable, a bit sad looking - and they’re definitely not a good representation of what I really look like. However there’s some different headshots from the same shoot (different outfit and hairstyle) which I love and I feel like they represent me much better. However they’re a bit more alternative (mouth slightly opened, looking a bit more like myself rather than dressed up to look like a lawyer or something) and my agent insists the industry doesn’t like that, they have to be that sort of cookie cutter facing forward with a Mona Lisa smile vibe. To clarify - I’m primarily a TV/film actress but I wouldn’t cross off doing plays etc. Should I follow my instinct and push my agent to let me keep the ones I like? Do a mix? Do you have to stick to those very set standards (and show different versions of you) or show your personality and who you are?
How to start a voice acting career? by ___Applesauce___ • last post Oct 6th
Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I can use your tips to help me in my career.
How does texting work on screen? (From the senders perspective) by ybbakrad • last post Oct 6th
I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”, and while a bunch of R’s are coming up, he’s hitting JWKXBNRJRKAB (or something like that - I can see the letter bubbles getting large like they do when you tap it but he only hit R once or twice). Do they just edit the text to the screen after? Or how does that work?