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Reddit · 4 Feb 2022

Some silly questions

I'm curious about how voice actor work in certain cutscenes, I've been playing Genshin Impact and also watching many anime series, there's something that bother me is there's some cutscenes where the character only said 1 line such as "Look" or "It's beautiful"... and that's it Take Genshin for example, in version 1.0,…

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Reddit · 4 Feb 2022

Losing a Job due to Covid, anyone else?

So the title says it all. I got booked for a project and it was background role and NU, but the payment would have covered my rent and most of my basic expenses for the month. I tested positive for Covid (fully vaxxed and boosted) a week and a half before the filming date. Ironically, I think it got Covid from working…

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Reddit · 4 Feb 2022

Are NIDA open courses worth it?

I'm 16 and i wanna be a screen actor when i group up but my parents want me to do IT or something and do acting on the side, nida open courses work for that im just wondering how worth it those courses are. i plan to do the screen actors course. i'm also completely open to any new suggestions of any other courses or sc…

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Reddit · 4 Feb 2022

CD Workshops in Los Angeles?

What’s up everyone? I just moved to LA from NYC and over there we had One on One and to a lesser extent Actors Connection. I don’t think these are shoe ins by any means but if I have some CDs/Agents in mind I wanna meet it could be worth the Face time. Are CDs and agents out here too busy to bother with workshops or is…

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Reddit · 4 Feb 2022

For an actors dialogue...TOO many words per line ?

**What is the maximum amount of words per single line of an actors dialogue?** **AND how many lines are too much ?** *To my understanding there can be anywhere from 1 to 7* ***words*** *per line...(maybe 1 or 2 more)* *also, 1 - 4* ***lines*** *of words within the same dialogue...(again,maybe 1 or 2 more)* **Example:**…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Auditioning for a role outside your home location?

Hi guys. As a newbie actor based in the UK, can I audition for roles that is outside my location? Like US, Canada etc? Also, is there any complications with auditioning on an international level?

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Voice actors/actresses for a new animation channel on youtube

Hey guys! I'm looking for voice actors/actresses for a new animation channel on youtube based on animes. In fact, I already have a monetized animation channel, but all the videos are dubbed in Brazilian Portuguese, so I already have more than 20 videos available to be dubbed in English on the new channel that I'm going…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Self Tapes are..... a lot

I'm FINALLY out there as a professionally working trans actor, and oh my GOD, I heard stories about making self tapes, but I had no idea just how much they can royally suck sometimes. Right now, I'm trying to find a better ring light, but I'm not sure exactly what to get. Any tips on getting used to making self tapes,…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

I’m so close to giving up my dream and really need advice.

I’ve wanted to become an actress since I was verry little.My mom tried to put me in acting classes when I was 8 but I refused because I was young and stupid.After that I tried to want a different career,but that made me want to act even more and I knew that if I did something else I would regret it. So I started taking…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

The AI Voice at the Highest Level (SPOILERS for The Book of Boba Fett)

This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+. I think many members of this community have been aware for a while now that AI programmes are beginning to be used in professional settings to synthesise voice. Famously, Duolingo use AI to synthesise voices across many languages fo…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

What are some steps to really become a professional actor?

I really want to pursue acting seriously. I live 30 minutes from LA, and don’t have time for much, so what should I put my time into for now so I can best attempt to start some traction? I was told making voice acting reel might be a good idea ?

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

A Inspiring Message from a Rising Actor Going After his Dream Role

Hey folks! I wanted to share a story that I hope will inspire! Long story short, I'm a rising actor and when I heard Michael B. Jordan was producing a live action Static Shock movie. Although I felt discouraged at first since I wasn't a big name actor, I decided to take a chance on myself and start a petition to get so…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Acting Authentic

I feel like I over act. People tell me I'm not, but when I watch my self and compare it to people on tv or actors I like I don't feel like I'm over acting. I know I shouldn't be thinking about acting and just be, be the character, but I feel like even when I am I don't seem natural when I watch myself. When I try to no…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Tips on getting signed by an agency (networking)

Agencies like UTA, ICM, Innovative, and CAA and more seem to be referral only or email. And I feel that sending an email won’t be effective at all since I imagine these agencies get a million emails a day from strangers everyday. I know that referrals come through connections but it’s tough for someone like me for exam…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Critiquing Showreels live and Everything Film Acting

Hey everybody, my name is [Scott Cleverdon](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166526) together with my wife [Assumpta Serna](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0785264) we have taught film acting for the last 20 years. We've also done the job, Assumpta more than most will ever do in their lives (and in 6 different languages). Foll…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Talent Agencies in Toronto

Hello fellow Toronto actors. I have been take classes since October and I am thinking of submitting to agencies for represention. However, I don't have any experience just some training so I was wondering what are my chances of being accepted by an agency. Two people that I know from my classes were just accepted to AM…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Discord made for NYC Filmmakers (and actors!)

Hey all, In this pandemic it has been hard to meet others and I thought it would be nice to create a discord for creatives in NYC. This discord is intended for hobbyists to working professionals. I have made channels for every major industry department, eg: actors, G&E, costume, etc. and there are more general channels…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Podcast with professional voice actor Don Grant.

Older podcast episode in regards to the show but it covers voice acting with a professional who’s been in the industry. https://www.podcasttheway.com/l/the-voiceover/ Description copy and pasted: Today's guest is Don Grant; a professional voice actor whose work has even appeared in Super Bowl commercials. There's a lot…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

Convention Agents?

So I can't find much info on google so I thought I'd try here. You know how known and relatively well known Animation and VG VO actors go to conventions to sign things, do panels? Does any body have any info on: 1) What is the lowest level that a "Convention agent" would consider someone? Can you think of an example 2)…

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Reddit · 3 Feb 2022

I got rejected from acting school, what now?

So, I (18) just want to be an actor, a musical one would have my preference, but I got rejected from acting school, they didn't even tell me why. And "the next best thing" just doesn't feel right, I was thinking visual art, but acting keeps being all I want, but I feel like I'm too late. I started relatively late with…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

What should I do ??

I'm a Korean high school student in the age of 18 and I wanna be a Hollywood actor I will start acting career by next year and I'm wondering what I have to do. Should I move to USA and start my career or stay in my country and be an actor, and then move to USA?? I don't know what should I do

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

How common is it to live in Chicago and work in LA as local hire?

I live in Chicago but I have the means to fly to LA if I were cast for something. 1.Does living in Chicago make a project not want to even look at me because of my home base even if I can pay for my transportation? I see a lot of posts that says "must live in LA" so it just worries me. 2. How common/difficult is it for…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

Question

do i NEED money to start acting? i've been wanting to become an actress for awhile but decided in July that i wanna start pursuing my dream. I've been trying to get a job (not acting) since last March but it's impossible. so is there any way i can start my career without money?

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

I am thinking about getting into acting

Hello. I for so many years been into all sorts of television and movies and all sorts of other entertainment. I as a little boy had such an active imagination over the stuff I would watch and it would serve as my escapism from the stress of life. But ever since last year, I have been watching all kinds of movies from s…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

PLEASE HELP BEGINNER ACTOR

HIIII I have my first call back next week and I ned urgent advice! This may sound self-explanatory but I wanted to ask should i wear the same top i did in the audition and change anything looking back at the self-tape? Add more emotion? or stick to same? they are looking to test chemistry, any advice on that? do i prin…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

Wanna book unique roles

When you start out as an actor you I know you shouldn’t be picky about you’re roles. If you’re talented you should be able to perform and shine with any material given. While I agree with that to some extent, I also feel like we should stick to our strong suits. I really love film, I love filmmakers like Harmony Korine…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

Traveling for jobs?

I’m pretty new to acting, getting new headshots and starting new classes this month. I want to work through Arizona, California , Nevada, New Mexico and Utah and I’m wondering if that’s a possibility the more I train How common is it to travel as a working actor. I want to stay in a state that’s relatively cheap but no…

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

Any Austin actors have advice?

I’m located in Dallas. I’ve been with the same agency for 10 years and it’s time for a change. I’m thinking because all the best Texas stuff is in Austin, it’d be best to get reps there. Do any of you know first had who the best agencies are? Thanks in advance!

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

How to speak with fake teeth

So how do actors speak when on camera with fake teeth. Especially like the scifi style that has like fangs or knarly teeth. I can barely speak with a normal set of veneers on.

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Reddit · 2 Feb 2022

Acting Courses

I live in a place where acting is messed up even the most renowned actors here are absolutely mediocre, the acting schools don't teach any specific technique all they teach is how to get better at expression, how to maintain voice In a scene basically doing everything to make a scene look real rather than getting out o…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Best format to write a script for voice actors.

Hi friends Im just wondering whats the best format to write a script for voice actors. Im working on one and I can already tell its gonna be rough for anyone reading it so whats the proper way to format it and what are some tips you guys can give me to make it easier for the actors reading it. ​ Thanks ahead of…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Background Acting and Taxes

Not sure if this is the right sub for this, but I need some help. So over the summer I was a background actor in a production based in Atlanta. I was wondering how I will need to file it in my taxes and have two main questions. 1. I don’t live in Georgia, but do I need to list that I worked in Georgia for this job so i…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Audition submissions in other states

Hey all. I’ve been going back and forth on this for a minute and figured I’d ask someone else’s advice. So basically a couple months ago I got an agent in Chicago. Huge milestone and really happy that it happened; they were my first choice. I’ve been lucky enough to have done a few great plays in my short time as an ac…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

I don’t like my pictures

I(22M) have always disliked the way I look on photos. I get compliments about my looks on a weekly basis and I even decided to join acting based on that but I just don’t like watching what I do even though I actually love it and my acting teacher thinks that my look gonna help me in the industry. This might seem like a…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Hi guys I am from Malaysia and I want to be a actor in Hollywood

So let me introduce myself. My name Livinesh . I am from Malaysia and I am an Indian. Let's get started, I always wanted to be an actor in big Hollywood movies such as Marvel studios. It is my dream because I grew up watching Spiderman . Moreover, I came with a family that have no exposure on acting (most of my family…

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Sound editor here, happy to connect with some voice actors!

Hey all, I'm a mixing engineer/sound editor, recently got into VO & audiobooks editing coming from dialogue editing/mixing/mastering background, and I must say I really enjoy it. Looking to connect with some voice actors that may need a helping hand editing. Thanks!

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Reddit · 1 Feb 2022

Voice teachers/classes in LA? And how to train my voice daily?

I want consistent and long term training for my voice, especially for the stage, and so I’m looking for a teacher who can guide me through it. I would appreciate any such recommendations in LA. Also how would I go about developing my voice on my own? How do professional actors on here keep your voice in tip top shape?