The Web For Actors blog

Announcements, tips and the occasional argument about what an actor website is for.

A man with a script beside a film clapperboard
From the blog · Nov 25, 2020
Go Offbook - Learn Your Lines

https://www.webforactors.com/videos-we-liked/liberty_mutual.mp4
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From the blog · Nov 8, 2020
Demo Reel Production

Demo Reel Production(an introductory guide)Before I get into creating a demo reel, I’m going to hit on a few reasons why it’s generallyconsidered a better alternative to have one professionally made.
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From the blog · Nov 8, 2020
What Should be on an Actor's Website
A coffee cup on a wooden desk with the words Did You Know
From the blog · Nov 4, 2020
Actor Hints & Tips

1. train - acting classes2. do theater - find a play3. headshots - 8 x 10tv: name / star or recurring character or co-star or regular or guest star / dirfilm: name / lead or supporting / dirwebisodes4.
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From the blog · Oct 29, 2020
Monologues

http://www.playdatabase.com/mono_adv_search.asp
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From the blog · Oct 11, 2020
On Demand Online Education

http://www.holdonlog.com/on-demand-webinars http://theatreschools.net/resources/guide-to-an-on...
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From the blog · Oct 11, 2020
Casting Sites Review

http://www.monologueblogger.com/top-rated-casting-... In addition to all of the marketing of yourself that's required when being in the business of acting, the other part of the business of acting is...acting.
A pink podcast banner reading Speak L.A. and King Vader, episode one
From the blog · Oct 9, 2020
#PowerThroughPodcasts - Speak L.A.

For the past few months I've definitely watched more Netflix, read more books, and I sure as heck have listened to more podcasts while stuck at home.
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From the blog · Sep 19, 2020
YouTube Video Editing

https://filmora.wondershare.com/youtube-video-editing/add-text-to-youtube-video.html
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From the blog · Sep 19, 2020
Working as a Voice Actor

I just did some math and came to the conclusion that I can make way more on Fiverr than on vdc.The math:Yearly cost for VDC is $399A decent conversion rate for VDC is 2%An audition takes...
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From the blog · Sep 19, 2020
Apps for Voice Actors

https://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=22677
Drawn laptops and speech bubbles beside the words improve your actorslife
From the blog · Sep 19, 2020
Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat for Actors

https://actingresourceguru.com/blog/time-to-revisit-your-social-media-presence/  -- Whether you’re creating content, planning a crowdfunding campaign, or looking to increase your visibility, building your following as an actor is important.