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Central Casting Onboarding by tomatobasil8 • last post Aug 8th
LA Actors! Has anyone had any luck signing up with Central Casting lately? I just moved to the city and I'm looking for background work. I've been refreshing the page at exactly the time new slots are posted, but as soon as I put my info in and submit, it says the slot is already filled! I really don't think I can go any faster, any tips for how I can get an onboarding appointment? Or if you have other suggestions for finding extra work, let me know!
Differentiating acting from "real" life? by feasiblygay • last post Aug 7th
I was listening to some roundtable actor interviews on YouTube and remember specifically Sarah Paulson and some others talking about how the mind know acting isn't real danger or emotion, but the body doesn't know, and the body takes on the tension or whatever the emotion is, and the brain chemistry changes as well based on behaviors. I also heard another actor say that sex scenes will cause her to think and feel like she's in love with that person for a while after. I was wondering for you, how do you view how acting as your art or profession, meshes with your everyday self? How does this interesting dynamic in acting complement your sense of self and behaviors and relationships outside of the acting?
Manager or Agent, Both? by Fit-Factor988 • last post Aug 7th
What should an actor look for first an agent or manager? Or both?
Good voice over actors/audiobooks by Retarded_hyena • last post Aug 7th
Hey guys, working on my speaking skills and read that the most effective exercises are shadowing/mimicking and reading books out loud, so could you recommend some audiobooks that are considered great in terms of voiceover
Any recommendations for XLR Mics for a new voice actor? by KrotaWolf • last post Aug 7th
So i’m an amateur male actor and I’m looking to pursue voice over work at a professional level. My budget is limited but i’m very much willing to take the time and save up for a good mic because I really enjoy voice acting. I was looking at Crispin Freeman’s website and he recommended a focusite Scarlett Solo for the Audio Interface and an AKG C214 for a studio xlr mic. I also looked at some of the ones listed on Steve Blum’s website but they’re quite a bit out of my price range. So far i’m keen on the focusite paired with the c214 but I would love to hear the opinions of others on this subreddit.
How easy/hard is it to get an agent in Toronto? by TedusCloud • last post Aug 7th
My partner and I are considering a move to Toronto from the U.K. He has Canadian citizenship so it might not be difficult for me to get there in terms of visas, but I’m wondering whether anyone has done such a move from U.K.-> Toronto and how it’s gone? I’ve had mainly success in theatre, but I can imagine that there’s a niche market for U.K.-sounding actors? I guess my question is - has anyone had the experience of moving from U.K. to Canada/toronto to pursue acting and how did it go for you?
Looking for Actors to Perform in a Zoom Theater this October by koryanders1 • last post Aug 7th
UK Equity Actors - How does membership affect international acting gigs? by AJDon82 • last post Aug 6th
I'm a UK actor, but am not currently based in the UK. I have been working on developing my career this year, such as working on my materials, updating my IMDb page, looking for an agency etc. Now that I have most things in place, I want to join an official union, and Equity seems the most suitable choice. I won't be able to travel to the UK for any gigs in the immediate future (as the borders of the country I live in are currently closed) but looking ahead 6 months, I hope things will be better, so I want to start planning ahead now, rather than just waiting until everything reopens. I already have everything needed to qualify for membership, but what I'm wondering is, how does membership affect work done outside of the UK? I know SAG has some kind of rule about working on global projects, but what about Equity? Are there any rules I should be aware of, or does membership only apply to work done in the UK? Any advice or experience in this matter from Equity members will be very much appreciated.
Looking for an agent by just_ice523 • last post Aug 6th
I’m looking for some advise from actors who have agents on how you were able to either find them, or how they found you. I am wanting to just submit myself blindly, but I know that option might not be as good as others. I’m also in the process of moving to LA (will be moving around February/March of 2022) and don’t know whether or not to put effort into finding a local agent here until then, or if I should wait to even find an agent once I’m in LA. Please let me know your thoughts because every day that passes that I’m not auditioning for something or am not active in my community, I feel like I’m wasting time! I’ll appreciate any advice I can get.
What do you guys think of Marc Maron as an actor? by JediBlight • last post Aug 6th
Silly question I know, but it's been bugging me for weeks now. I've seen him in GLOW and a very minor part in Joker and thought he pulled off the roles well. However, being super familiar with the guy before he began acting, I can't help but think, 'he's good, but is he just being himself?' Now I know that different actors take different approaches, nothing wrong with that, just curious as to the general consensus. And if there are any roles he played that I'm unaware of that proves/disproves etc. Thanks.
Is using the Limiter effect redundant when you normalize anyway? by Flindercinders • last post Aug 6th
Hi guys, Amanda here again. I'm trying to learn the ins and outs of audio recording\*, but I needed a quick 'cheat sheet' on using Audacity -- so I took notes from some voice actor's YouTube video. The workflow is: Noise Reduction (get sample from recorded track) --> Compressor (with threshold set to -14 dB and noise floor set to -40 dB) --> Limiter (Input Gain 4.00, Right channel limit (dB) set to -3) --> and finally Normalize to -3 dB. \--------- My question is: does any part of this seem redundant? And is anything missing? Do I need to OK the Noise Gate at -40, a separate effect, if I've already got the Compressor effect using -40? Why do I need the Limiter step if I'm Normalizing to -3 anyway? My (limited) understanding is that a Limiter is rather an extreme sort of function, more useful to loud rock bands than voiceover. Any insights would be appreciated. I should point out that this isn't a question about adjusting my voice electronically, in terms of boosting one frequency or lowering another. I like my voice just the way it is : ) \*And plan to read ReaMix: Breaking the Barriers with Reaper, as well as the Audacity Manual, top to bottom. Even though I'm using Audacity not Reaper right now, the first work is considered a useful audio education.
Future of acting by Ill_Detective_5905 • last post Aug 6th
Recently a new movie trailer starring an influencer was released with some mixed reviews. It got me thinking of the future of acting and the film industry. Millions of talented people have gone through years of intensive training in acting and influencers with huge followings and zero acting experience (or acting talent) make some calls and land a leading role with little effort. As social media begins to increase its role in the entertainment industry, the line between genuinely talented actors and influencer actors become more faint. In my personal opinion I fear for the sake of this industry, people will be unable to distinguish real acting with these influencers finding ways to be more famous. I would like to hear some of your opinions and thoughts regarding what the future of movie making and acting may look like.
Actors - how often do you rehearse? by xoaku • last post Aug 5th
For when you’re not committed to a project. How often do you rehearse a week? Do you just use random sides and record yourself? What about an audition - how often will you rehearse before filming a self tape? I’m currently taking meisner classes and I try to rehearse repetition as often as I can but I feel I should rehearse scenes in my free time as well because I feel like practice is the best way to improve as an actor.
During Covid I Teamed With Theater Actors LOOKING FOR FUN!!! Here is the result :) by CrockerCreations • last post Aug 5th
The Veil Riders: Light-Male voices needed (Paid) by Guardbeardia • last post Aug 5th
I need lighter male voice actors that can do a range of accents from Irish to Afrikaans. These videos are youtube original audio series that are getting published when they are done. Please contact me at Guardbrosky #7614 or contact in DMs for auditions. Pay rate is going to be at minimum 10 us dollars plus any donations directed towards you via paypal. When I say 'light male', I mean on the lighter side with less deep timbre.
Looking for actors and investors by LordOfAllPopTarts • last post Aug 5th
Me and afew others are doing a live action Under the Red Hood. We have Red Hood, Batman and Black Mask taken but we need money for the budget and actors, we want it to be amazing! Let me know if interested.
Where to watch “Inside the Actors Studio”? by aestheticeden • last post Aug 5th
I’ve seen some on YouTube but I’m trying to find a specific episode and I can’t find it anywhere. Please help, thanks!
Will being a victim of extortion stop me from being an actor? by Straight_Ear2996 • last post Aug 5th
This happened to me sadly, I am a male that exposed himself sadly and I was wondering if this'll stop me from achieving goals of being an actor. It was a foolish mistake and It's not like I hurt anyone, I know a lot of celebs have done things as well just would like some opinions, thank you!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Aug 5th
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.