10 Surefire Ways to Market Yourself as an Actor
So you got some great headshots? now what A fabulous shot alone is not enough to get you work as an actor
Acting Coach Aaron Speiser Offers Police Tactics for Actors at his Los Angeles Acting Studio
Renowned Acting Coach, Aaron Speiser, providing a unique class on police tactics at his Acting Studio in Los Angeles. The police tactics class for actors will be taught by retired Secret Service Agent, LAPD Officer and former World Kung Fu Champion, Lew Callihan. Students will learn how to sweep a room, disarm suspects, handle a gun and knife, stunts, self defense, arresting suspects, and criminal conduct.
How Often Do I Need to Get Headshots?
As an actor, your headshots are an incredibly important tool for marketing and self-promotion Casting directors and agents want to be sure that you actually look like the headshots you submit so you must ensure that they remain current
How Serious Are You About Acting?
Many people like the idea of acting and think that anyone can do it. This is reflected in the fact that some people take ad hoc drama classes for a month or two, and believe that is enough to become a professional. The truth is acting is like any job. It requires focus and a commitment to a proper acting training. The only person that losses out by not doing this is YOU! The industry is unforgiving, and if your ability is not top notch, then believe me, they notice. This is why I created the Ultimate Acting Programme. It is a completely unique acting course. It is a comprehensive Method Acting training, with a VIP Boot Camp in Los Angeles and an exclusive career launch for those extremely serious about getting into the acting professio ...
Internal vs. External Acting – Stimulation vs. Simulation
First off, let’s start by examining the meaning of internal, external, stimulation, and simulation. It may seem obvious enough, but these four concepts are central in evaluating good acting from mediocre acting or worse, much worse... Though it may also seem obvious that good acting, like great beauty, has to come from inside to make the external shine, we’ve all seen bad acting enough to know that not all acting training is on the same page. Basically, internal means from the inside. External means from the outside. Stimulation means an act that encourages a given response. Simulation means an act that imitates the appearance of a given response.
Nikki Blonksy Wears IGIGI at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
Nikki Blonsky opts for IGIGI again for her dress for the Screen Actors Guild awards coming up on Sunday January 27, 08.
Character Creation and the Method
The process of working on characters - believable, flesh-and-blood characters - comes early, way before you step into a role. You, the actor, will prove crucial in rounding out the screenwriter's and director's vision. Great actors bring themselves and an emotional understanding of the role that either makes or breaks a part.
The Right Photo Makes All Difference in Your Dating Profile
Your online profiles represent your personal identity and personality to the maximum possible extent. It is an important factor in creating a persona for you in front of your online contacts. No matter its your business networking profile, dating profile, matchmaking or social networking profile, all are equally importantly in their desired domain. The purpose of all these different kind of profiles is different. However a few things remain constant among all your online profiles on different websites.
Method Acting: The Stanislavski Way
Something that really intreagues me as an actor is the topic of method acting. To many actors, even mentioning the very words will make their faces grimace as some actors may feel the practise totally unecessary to achieve the role or part in hand. Methof acting however is not so uncommon and there are many great actors who still practise the technique. From Marlin Brando many years ago to modern day actors like Sean Penn; the practise is still in play. I for one was always some what narrow minded when it came to method acting but after studying and employing just a few of Stanislavski's findings, I was soon to start dancing to a different beat!
The Top 5 Tips For Finding an Outstanding Headshot Photographer in Los Angeles
Finding a headshots photographer in Los Angeles might be easy but finding the RIGHT photographer can be a daunting task Here are 5 tips to help you find a photographer who takes outstanding shots that will help you advance your career and get more work
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New Video Podcast Launched for Aspiring Actors
(PRWeb) January 23, 2007 -- Actors On Demand (www.ActorsOnDemand.com), a video podcast that showcases actors is set to launch this week. The video podcast is the first of it's kind to provide actors with a new marketing tool as opposed to headshots or demo reels. Created by Matthew Harvey and Erick Carrero, Actors On Demand hopes to revolutionize the casting process and enable actors to gain exposure." Everything evolves, so why can't casting?" said Harvey, " We want to be at the forefront of that movement, we want to evolve the casting process and we will."
For casting directors and filmmakers, Actors on Demand allows them to quickly find and book the best in local talent at their next audition, saving time and money. It's a groundbreaking new contact method for reaching talent quickly and directly.
Actors are filmed during Actors On Demand Filming Sessions, which will take place twice a month in the Los Angeles area. During the filming session, actors will film a one-minute segment stating some highlights of their acting resume, vital stats and contact info.
"Our services are fairly inexpensive, in comparison to the price of headshots,"explains Carrero. "The exposure can reach such a large volume of people with a few minutes of an actor's time, Actors On Demand does all the work."
The Actors On Demand video podcast can be downloaded on Video iPods,PSP,and other media players. Also, the videos will be available for viewing on several viral videos websites including Youtube, further helping actors gain exposure. The video podcast is available for download from ActorsOnDemand.com, podcastspot.com and itunes.
Actors On Demand will hold their first filming session this weekend on Saturday, January. 27th. The filming session will be Free for all attending actors. For location and more information, visit www.ActorsOnDemand.com.
For more information contact:
Matthew Harvey
(323) 230-8753
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