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Having trouble finding a balance with screaming and regular lines. by Sokano • last post Sep 1st
Hey all, I'm a hobbyist voice actor. I just got an XLR mic, so I'm now able to mess about with gain and stuff in order to prevent my mic from peaking while I scream. The problem I've run into is that, when I have the gain lower, the audio sounds a bit muffled, and less clear than with higher gain. Obviously, that makes sense, but I'm trying to figure out how to make the difference between the gain levels for each kind of line less obvious. If I turn the gain any higher, it just starts peaking, so that's out. Hope I'm not being a dumbass! Edit: I think I got the best answers I can get for this. I'm going to experiment with proximity. The XLR splitter technique I unfortunately don't have access to, but that seems great too. Thanks for the advice, you few guys!
How do you feel about an actor who listen to music on set? by ACuteRedditAccount • last post Sep 1st
Hi, music makes my acting game so much easier/better when its an emotional scene where i cry. Will it be seen as unprofessional or complicated if I ask the team if i can wear my earphone during a particular scene? (Obviously only if I can hide the ear piece with my hair or the camera angle). I can still cry without music but its so helpfull for me. Music has the power of making me feel strong emotions so quickly. Thanks!
I need help by juju_love1999 • last post Sep 1st
When I was younger I’ve always wanted to be a singer/actor but with the paths I’ve taken it’s been a rocky battle between criticism and parents not really pushing me I’ve grown to be more scared and have pushed myself in a corner... not singing or expressing my self anymore... but this time I wanna change I’m turning 21 and I want to go back to my dreams of being on the big screen but I don’t know where to start... I live in Canada and I really do want to be like the beautiful stars I see today. So where do I start? Ps. I can’t attend any schools as I’m attending school to become a doctor
Hi, I need a voice actor for a single line (not paid) by The_MCGuffin_Show • last post Sep 1st
Hey there, I'm making a Spider-man short film. I am looking for someone to voice Curt Conners as a small cameo. It's for an audio log in the post-credit scene and it'll last no longer than 20 seconds. ​ Here's the line: "Audio log #12. I’ve almost perfected the serum, and I think that by tomorrow, I will have human trials begin. Though I have noticed possible, side effects in the formula. But I’m willing to take the risk, for the greater good... " If you want to send me your audio, my e-mail address is: [sammyjackdel@gmail.com](mailto:sammyjackdel@gmail.com) (If you want your name in the credits, feel free to send me your real name) ​ Thank you
Sanford Meisner Masterclass DVD online? by AlenACNL • last post Sep 1st
Hello fellow actors! I was trying to watch the full Sanford Meisner masterclass online today but I have not been able to find it. Some snippets of it exist online (Like: https://youtu.be/jP1Nkr1kc5o ) but trying to buy the DVD gives me a dead link here in Germany. I'm willing to pay so if someone has the full masterclass online for free or by payment method or a working link to buy the DVD I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you :)
Emotions casting video: I found out what it's for! by deletedbear • last post Aug 31st
So last month i posted on this subreddit grating about getting sent videos of people acting out emotions instead of acting out the script. Today i found out why! Spoke to an actress i know about it, and turns out it's something casting directors in Malaysia ask for! But! Its for commercials without dialogue. Apparently it's pretty standard, that they'll ask for 4 emotions. I guess some actors who want to transition from commercials to shorts etc assume it's going to be the same process?
Looking for volunteer voice actors for pilot animatic by CarveyShow • last post Aug 31st
Hello, I’m pitching a show to Adult Swim and I need to find a few volunteer actors who can fill some roles for me so that I’m not doing all the voices myself. I will gladly credit you and provide links to your work in the production documents. If anyone is interested please contact me at carveypumpkinson@gmail.com. Thank you!
Kevin Spacey amazing actor? by crackheadkittyy • last post Aug 31st
Is it me or is there an emotional disconnect with Kevin Spacey’s acting? It’s like nearly overacted but not and there is a slight blur where I can’t connect emotionally with his characters that always leaves me guessing or thinking more into the characters. My question is if this is intended or a flaw in his acting that can’t emotionally connect that leaves the viewer unhinged/ or wanting more to understand.
Is my plan decent? by justbeanon • last post Aug 31st
I'm 20 years old and have wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember. I did plays in high school and even won a state wide talent show with a monologue, but I gave up for about two years after graduatiing high school. I recently got back into it and have been resume building in my small Midwest state only since January. I've managed to get representation from a regional agent and I have done 5 student/indie films and have two more lined up (all were small and low budget), as well as one local commercial. I've gotten most of this on my own. There aren't many roles for me around my area though because I play 15-22 and it seems like most roles in the Midwest market are either super young or past college age. Anyway, on top of this I have been working with an LA based coach for a year now and I am taking an ongoing class with another LA coach soon. I've also done several workshops. I know it's early, but I've been told by my coach that the sooner you move to LA the better as long as you can support yourself. I'm saving money and could have $25k saved up by March/April. My plan is to move then, spend the first few weeks looking for a job, beginning acting classes out there, updating my online profiles, making sure my reel looks great, and getting the best headshots made (I pretty much already know my brand.. I'm a petite young adult girl and can do girl next door, mean girl with a hidden heart, troubled teen, and awkward coming of age roles). After this, I want to start sending out my material to every single agent and manager in LA that accepts unsolicited material and seems like a good fit. I will continue resume building during this time and maybe do just a bit of background work as well. My hope is to have either an agent or a manager by pilot season 2022. Is this doable? If not then that's fine, I'm in it for the long haul.
Had such a bizarre live virtual audition. by silkk8 • last post Aug 31st
I had been struggling with how to prepare for this audition, as it is a scene where I have no lines, but I'm assisting someone in a reenactment. Some of it is reenacting very violent things, but my character is also very unconvincing in their acting. I join the virtual waiting room and get called in early, and the only thing I can see is the wall in the CD's office. Which was intentional on their part. So basically they read off the scene with the other character's lines but also cut some parts out to make it shorter. It was so weird and awkward trying to act out this "unconvincing" reenactment standing up, though sitting wouldn't really have helped either. I only did it once, no redirection. The CD chuckled a bit when I was done but I'm trying not to read into that, lol. I probably bombed, but my character was supposed to be a bad actor so I honestly have no idea what to think about how I came across. I think this audition was really better suited for in-person, but that's not possible atm. Has anyone else ever had super weird auditions that you couldn't make sense of?
The Business of Voiceover by NaturallyRPVoiceover • last post Aug 31st
Hi all, A few weeks ago, I was asked to give a free online talk on the business side of voiceover by the Collective Creative Initiative - a company that streams free content for actors and freelancers every day, then keeps the streams available for about 2 months after. My talk lasts about 50 minutes and covers agents, freelancing sites, P2P sites and direct marketing - with me going into some detail about what has worked and what hasn't in the four years since I went fulltime as a voiceover. I'd be really interested in any feedback from people on here - (as long as it's constructive?!) - as I've been asked to do a more indepth version of this for the Skillshare platform, and know there's a lot more I can go into detail about. Certainly website design is a thing I can expand on hugely. Hopefully it may be of some interest to people on here, regardless of what level you're at. The video is available to watch for the next few weeks here: [https://youtu.be/eizGXkscCxs](https://youtu.be/eizGXkscCxs) I'm not selling any coaching and won't be gaining anything except your feedback, just to be clear! Just want to make the content I have as concise, relevant and helpful as possible. Many thanks!
I feel like I’ve gotten worse at acting by sircarrgomm • last post Aug 31st
Two years ago I was really confident in my skills as an actor. I felt like I could approach any monologue and perform it in an engaging and exciting way. Now when I look at a monologue I’m totally lost on where to take it, and when I eventually deliver it it’s dry and uninteresting. Has anyone else experienced this kind of decline? What did you do about it?
Anyone else worried about past mistakes coming to light if they become a "movie star"? by JustSayin525 • last post Aug 31st
Hey everyone, I'm a 23 year old girl living in Los Angeles and pursuing acting professionally. I feel like we as actors are in a very unique position compared to 99.9% of the rest of the world because great success in our field also means increased visibility and fame. I've been envisioning my future self and life and the possibility of becoming very, very successful and famous in the entertainment industry. I've done things in my past that I'm not too proud of (if you look at my two recent posts you'll see what I mean.) Let's just say I've been foolish in my youth on some chat/webcam sites and my face may have been recorded when I was in a few compromising situations. Do you guys ever fear the possibility of becoming a big-name actor/director/producer/writer and having past photos/videos/texts/e-mails/etc. that may not show you in the best light surface and become widely distributed amongst the masses? It's just been something I've been thinking about more and more lately and is kind of making me scared to continuing pursing acting. Thoughts?
Finding a Mentor. Is it necessary? by nikecure • last post Aug 31st
I have seen a few articles about mentors in acting and the importance of them but I don't know how necessary it really is. This forum seems to talk about networking a lot so is finding a mentor the same as networking? Do you have to be at a certain point of your career to gain one? Do you think that mentors are outdated? I have found a few actors that I admire that work in my market and are signed to reputable agencies. Should I try networking with them or should I wait till I have something to show?
Young Actor in Need of Calibration by VoronSock • last post Aug 31st
Morning all. Could any of you help me out by pointing me in the direction of a practitioner who discusses how to deal with characters you play? Further example, how to deal with a character's traits which have integrated into your day-to-day life - as well as how the ego acts in this industry
Omitting Drama School from Resume to Hide Your Age? by onionsandradishes • last post Aug 31st
I spent the last two years in drama school and decided not to return because I found the conversion to online training due to Covid to be a waste of time and money. My plan is to take audition classes that might actually be useful and move to Los Angeles as soon as a vaccine becomes available and the industry reopens. I just turned 20 and can definitely still play teens so my question is if it would be acceptable or even a good idea to leave that training off my resume and just put whatever class I take along with the arts high school I attended on it with the implication being that I am two years younger than I really am. I am not all that active on social media so it would be easy to wipe anything to the contrary from the internet. And then just never mention it in person? Pros? Cons? Big name actors lie about that kind of thing all the time.
Finding Other Actors In Your Area by ImGoingGhost7919 • last post Aug 31st
Hello! I was wondering how others found other actors in the area. I'm hoping to meet up with some people who also share this passion so we can work together and help each other out, with appropriate COVID safety precautions of course, but I'm having a hard time finding people. There's not a facebook group, and my town doesn't really have a community theatre. Thank you!
Child/teen actor by pjhath • last post Aug 30th
I am 14 and very passionate about becoming an actor. I’ve put a lot of research in and the odds are just totally stacked against me. What are the chances, realistically, of becoming a successful actor
The Actor's Academy on Youtube by Engineer086 • last post Aug 30th
[The Actors Academy](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4usaktVRWJNqKgkgGtbD2A) Does anyone know if this is good? Has anyone used this to learn or improve? He has a bunch of free videos and a $25 ten hour course. I hear good things about the course, and I'm sure that there's good stuff to be gained, but the complete lack of info on the teacher is iffy.
Does anyone else feel like they’re “running out of time” regarding acting? by blasian_96 • last post Aug 30th
I’m a late bloomer when it comes to acting. I never joined Drama club, I was only in one play way back in grade school, and I never took acting or performance classes because my parents didn’t support that kind of thing growing up. Now that I’m 23 years old I’m finally taking acting classes and doing freelance voice acting. But I can’t help feeling like I’m running out of time because there are actors my age already winning awards and playing their dream roles, meanwhile I’m over here just starting. I guess I’m just ranting hoping someone feels the same way...