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A new voice actor. First recording is done, looking for pointers. by zidanethreepwood • last post Jun 10th
Hi! I am new here, I wondered if i could get some advice? If this isn't allowed I apologize! I have just gotten into SCP's I didn't know they existed for a long time, somehow. I am loving them. I have read from the beginning up to about SCP 010 and I wondered what it would be like to encounter these things. I'm sure its been done before, but i decided to create a YouTube series about that. I am writing short stories from the perspective of a Class D personnel. I wanted to share them and figured the best way would be online. This is my first audio reading of a short story, its only about five minutes. I know there are a lot of people out there who do readings as well. I wondered if anyone has any tips on what i could do better Thanks! Chanley [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxPCNUrWjEE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxPCNUrWjEE)
Going to be an actor, what’s a legit casting website ? by swavyjoey • last post Jun 10th
So I did a lot of acting growing up (School & Church) and now I want to go further as in being an actor on the screen (Feature films, tv shows, commercials etc ) but don’t know where can I locate an audition
I am doing free voice acting by toastersmasher • last post Jun 10th
I Have a bit of free time in between projects. So i am willing to do so free voice acting based on size of project for the experience and overall love of the job. I am a male voice actor and can shift my voice to fit many rolls. So if you need any information or want to see if i can fit one of your characters just send me a picture of them, some dialog, or just any small bit of reference material and ill happily get to work.
Yet another 'Is this a scam?' question by puffymannequin • last post Jun 10th
Hello, I just started trying to get background work. I registered with a company called Extras Access because it's affiliated with Actor's Access (their link is on Actor's Access site.) Today, they sent me a couple of links to look at for my consideration. However, after I click that I think I could fit the BG role and am available, I am sent to a shopping cart, and they want to charge me $2 per job submission. I know Actors Access is a legit company, but I have repeatedly read that I shouldn't be paying for jobs. My spidey sense says run away, but they are affiliated with Actors Access. Has anybody worked with Extras Access? Is it normal for them to charge for submitting for a role? I've read the sidebar and other than the charge, they aren't doing anything else suspicious. No pie-in-the-sky offers or promises. Thanks for your help!
(Female?) actors, did you ever get a pie in the face? by ritavolita • last post Jun 10th
How did you prepare? What was the guidance from the director? I'm afraid that I'm not going to do well in one take, and getting ready takes time. Not sure how many takes we'll have, but it will guarantee me a close up. Also, did you use that scene in your showreel? A friend told me that it's important to show different kinds of comedy.
How soon to add work to a resume? by andrewT_S • last post Jun 9th
If I am in a production, I want other casting directors to know I've been cast before. However, what should I do if that play is still in rehearsal? Should I add it to my acting resume before I've technically performed it? And if I do, should there be some...
How to find a reputable modeling agency for kids in AZ? by Antigonie • last post Jun 9th
I would like to help my 6 year old get started with modeling. But I don't really know where to get started. It is a bit overwhelming looking at various agency websites and not really knowing anything about them. Can anyone recommend a reputable modeling agency for kids near Tucson,...
TV Show Industry Questions... by azulioo • last post Jun 9th
Hi, I’ve recently been wondering a few things... 1. I see a lot of BTS for shows and bloopers, does the production team not get annoyed or tired? How long would an actor have to ace a scene without the production team getting annoyed? 2. How long do you get to learn a script? 3. What extra help or guidance do you get on a scene? I know a bit about this but was wondering if someone else knew... 4. I was also wondering what some top tips are for getting over the fact that you have about 4 ish cameras on you when acting at all time and where you should look if you are supposedly looking beyond the camera. Thanks guys :)
Am I good at sounding like animals. Like can I be a voice actor for any of these animals?? by whynordithis • last post Jun 9th
Actress buys billboard of herself for the 2nd time, to get Tyler Perry’s attention by yuwannabesomean • last post Jun 9th
Problem opening IMDB pages by Ozzie Stewart • last post Jun 9th
Anyone having this problem today? If so, how do you correct it? Tx, Ozzie
What I Don't Understand About Vocal Fry by JTang2014 • last post Jun 9th
Alright, so I have been voice acting online for over two years now, and I was recently told by someone that I should never use vocal fry. Here's my question: what's so bad about using it once in a while? I hear professional voice actors with deep and gritty voices use it all the time and nobody seems to mind. It's completely natural for me to slip into that range a little at the end of a sentence if I'm doing specific voices. Am I supposed to somehow counteract that no matter what voice I do? That seems both impossible and impractical. A bit of vocal fry conveys certain emotions very effectively in my opinion. What do you guys think?
Any suggestions for how I can improve my cover letter to agents (UK) by CornrowKenny100 • last post Jun 9th
I've been e-mailing agents recently, and I haven't fared too well in terms of responses. Out of 8, I had two responses that said they are not interested. The other 6 haven't responded. Here's a copy, tell me what you think - cheers! Dear **(insert name)**, I’m an actor writing to **(agency name)** seeking representation, as I absolutely admire the quality of actors you represent. The projects you’ve acquired for your clients such as **(insert name)** reflects your ambition, which is something we have in common. As an actor, I approach my work with a bold attitude, in the pursuit of creating compelling art. I’ve written a mockumentary film titled **(insert name)** starring myself. It’s based on a character who wants to be cast as the young **(insert name)** in his biopic, as well as meeting him in Dublin. I’ll be entering it to four festivals: * 2020 Sundance - International Narrative Feature Films * London BFI 2019 - UK Feature Films * Berlinale 2020 - Generation * TIFF 2019 - International Documentary Features I’ve trained with **(insert name)** from The Actors Centre, and my headshots were done by **(insert name)**. I’d love to discuss us working together in the future and in the meantime, please check out the link to a teaser of my film. Regards, **(insert name)**.
Actors who are also primary caregivers of your kids, how do you balance acting, day job (if applicable), and family life? by Al-GirlVersion • last post Jun 9th
The title says it all. I think this is a good discussion to have, as it sometimes feels like you have to give up having a family unless you’re already famous.
How do you network? by StrobeRogers • last post Jun 9th
Hello, What is an ideal place for actors to meet outside of work? Thank you.
I give you, Veloci-Actor! :) Hold all applause by SeanPKer • last post Jun 9th
Is sweating and blushing at audition deal breaker? by isohendrix • last post Jun 9th
Hey guys. I had an auditin recently where I was sweating and blushing a lot. However, the performance was strong. The beats and reactions I gave were all strong since I filmed myself mutliple times before the audition and I felt the energy and everything was where I wanted it while performing it. I was a bit self conscious because the director asked me how I was feeling after the first scene. Then he asked me again later in the second. He probably caught on that I was blushing and sweating. On camera, nobody will notice I don't think. personally I would take the shy performer who delievers a strong performance over the confident actor who with weak performance,but I am bias. Is this over for me because I sweat while perform at auditions?
Dragon Rage Voice Actors by Ronnie-R15 • last post Jun 8th
Been trying to find out who voices who in the old PS2 game "Dragon Rage" for a website, does anyone know anything? I'm pretty sure that Kath Soucie voiced Adara, but I'm not entirely sure?
My first website is up, asking for direction and helpful advice only. by MisterELight • last post Jun 8th
Got my first website going. It appears that I really need to work on my conversational reads for adverts/spots though. I will be making many new demos soon anyways, I guess these are better than having none while I go for small gigs right? My voice is so freaking stuck in between the radio/announcer style right now! I mean, I am in no way trying to do radio imaging styles, it is just my normal speaking voice with applied cadence. I speak in real life this way too so I am still trying to find my conversational voice for reads. I am Just curious what you guys think about my site and the reels overall? I really do want to start building some rep and going for public/open casting and auditioning for the smaller gigs. ​ Is my website and demo reel set decent enough to show my voice off to a basic extent? I really want to do my own kind of adverts and make them a bit radio-ish, but I keep hearing and semi-realizing that conversational reads are what is in lol. I really just want to get some small paying gigs that will build my name and allow me to pay for a real studio demo and sound more professional as I work up the chain. Any advice guys? I mean how can we get demos as good as the ACM guys that have REAL work included in their reels? Constructive advice only please. I am ignoring all dickheads and trolls. We all had to start somewhere and I work hard to do all this shit on my own with zero help most of the time. ​ I would like to think that reddit can be a place of sincere help and guided direction, however it seems that many here just like to be sneaky and bash each other calling it "criticism". I get that many of you feel your answers are fully correct, I get that. I will say that some of you here have no clue what courtesy is. I am just asking for some genuine advice on where I need to go at this point, and where I am currently. I am dead serious, I will not respond to trolls. If I get zero constructive feedback here and the "advice" is said in a derogatory manner, my steps are as follows. ​ I plan to deeply study every male actor's reel on the ACM talent directory and learn/adapt how they deliver the best they currently offer as talents. I plane to step up my mixing and production for my demos too. I think if I learn to mix/master demos that sound as good as ACM's and I learn to master all the talented styles of commercial reads there, I may be able to get my demos in a more organized state, especially the advert/spots etc. I may be able to get on a basic roster. I do realize that ACM is for professional with fully supported careers. I do not plan to get in there. Anyways. Here is my site. Again, any advice from human beings is appreciated. Those of you that feel entitled to bash others just because you are further in your career, well, I will not reply to you. Too much drama on here. ​ [http://jonnystyles.com/](http://jonnystyles.com/)
What other attributes do actors gain as a by product of this career? by worldtraveler9700 • last post Jun 8th
Actors have a lot of other attributes that comes along with their training. What do you think those are? Time management, collaboration, etc?