Clips and Demos: What do Actors Need?
A strong dramatic-reel and a strong comedic-reel less than two minutes each is ideal. If you can get each reel closer to one-minute, even better.
How To Get Your Footage If You’ve Been in a TV Series or Film
Congratulations! You booked a film or TV series and now that it’s aired, you want to get your footage to use as a clip or to update your demo. But, exactly how do you do that? First, you can always reach out to production to see if you can get a copy. Most of the […]
Are you currently looking for representation in NY or on the East Coast in 2024?
Before you take that first step forward, I recommend doing your homework and checking out prospective talent agency websites and IMDbPro listings to see if they are missing your type on their rosters.
Why Actors Should NOT Use AI Headshots
Once I did though, my thoughts were: “These look too perfect.” And to confirm, I sent them to a few friends who instantly asked: “Are these AI?”
When Do You Need A Manager For Your Acting Career?
by Bobby Holder, Talent Manager, Bright Artists Management I think different managers will give you different answers to the question: When do you need a manager for your acting career? For my management team, at Bright Artists Management, we like to represent actors at all different levels of their careers. From beginners to pros! But, […]
Who are you Talking to in the Copy?
What if I told you that there is someone else to talk to – who is so obvious that most commercial voice actors miss it – YOURSELF. Rather than imagining you are speaking to a “best friend” during your copy read – TALK TO YOURSELF.
It is never too late to work on your ‘sense of play’
As a voice actor and voice-over coach, I firmly believe that there is always time to work on your creativity, regardless of your age, career path, or personal aspirations as a voice actor. Creating something out of nothing but a few lines written on a page is beautiful, whether it’s your profession, hobby, or simply a dream you hold close to your heart.
Understanding ‘Age Ranges’ in Voice Over (VO) Specifics
You are every age you have ever been and even some you have not yet lived. Adjust your energy when you see a spec with a number for age range.
Now That The Strikes Are Over
By Brette Goldstein, Casting Director/Producer: Strike has ended! Hooray! Here are some helpful tips for getting things in motion over the next few weeks!
‘Efforts’ vs. ‘Added Sounds’ – Character VO Auditions – Animation & Video Games Characters
Effort sounds are the sounds you make when you pick up something heavy, pull something weighty towards you, or push something away that is hefty. Throwing a punch, taking a punch, or even pulling your body up the side of a cliff are examples of EFFORT SOUNDS.
