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Tips to Booking the Job
By actorguru on Apr 26, 2009 in How to Become a Professional
The most important thing to remember when trying to book an acting job is that only one person will get it.
Category: How to Become a Professional
How to Get a Great Comp Card
Many actors augment their income by also modeling. Enter the comp card –a model’s ambassador …the 5.5 by 8.5 inch calling card that shows the prospective client a model’s versatility and talent. The standard format contains one headshot in the front and three looks on the back.
A modeling gig usually starts when [...]
The Audition: How to Greet A Casting Director
This may come as a surprise but there’s an art to greeting a casting director. From the moment you step foot in a casting office you must appear confident. The first thing you’ll have to do when you go on an audition is sign in. There’ll be a list of the names [...]
Getting and Interviewing with a Talent Agent
By actorguru on Sep 10, 2008 in How to Become a Professional
One essential item for an actor or model is an agent. A great agent represents you, gets you work, and helps develop you as a professional… he’s your friend, mentor, and business partner.
If you’re in a big city you’ll probably get one agent for theatrical work, another for commercial and perhaps a third for radio. [...]
Performing in front of the lens: tips for actors and models
By actorguru on Sep 08, 2008 in How to Become a Professional
Even the most experienced actors and models find it productive to revisit coaching advice from the shooter’s perspective. As a photographer and videographer I’ve organized a list of suggestions to help make your next shoot the most stellar yet. And for those just getting started, here are some great habits to develop early.
Your performance before [...]
Be Early for Everything
By actorguru on Aug 20, 2008 in How to Become a Professional
You wanna be a successful actor? Be early for everything.
How to Build Your Acting Resume
By actorguru on Aug 12, 2008 in How to Become a Professional
You’re probably serious about this acting thing and really want to book your first professional acting job, right? We thought so. But guess what? Without an audition, you have zero chance of booking your first acting job. Whether you have a talent manager or not, there are two very important things you need in order to get an audition. Number [...]
Are You Focused Enough for Acting?
By actorguru on Jul 31, 2008 in How to Become a Professional
I can’t tell you how many actors I run into that have given up way too early in their careers simply because they were overwhelmed and/or became discouraged by the business. The entertainment business can take a toll on your self-esteem and your faith to survive as an artistic entertainer, So key number 1: Stay [...]
