Practice builds confidence
In yesterday’s blog, I laid out a typical commercial scenario and let’s assume you have a similar audition experience once a week. So, how are you supposed to improve if you only get a few appointments a month? Remedy #1: I don’t care what level you are, if you have booked 50 commercials in the […]
Commercial auditioning takes practice…
To be really good at something, even an expert at something, you need to practice. We have all heard that saying. As actors this can be problematic because we don’t always audition consistently on a daily, weekly…or even monthly basis. So, when you get a commercial audition and you have not had one in, well, […]
New SAG year, new committee population
The elections have been had, the votes have been counted, and a new year of work begins for the Screen Actors Guild. If you’re a member of SAG, you can help shape it’s future by serving on any number of committees that help administer and guide various functions the Guild offers for members. And that […]
Microphones and Software
Two technical questions I’m often asked are, “What microphone should I buy?” and, “What sound editing software should I use?” The best answer is, “it all depends on how much you’re willing to spend.”
Why I Need to Change the Title of my Blog…
This week I interviewed Brandon Martinez, head of the New Media department at Abrams Artists Agency. When I asked him to answer some questions for the Actor’s Network blog called “Webisode World” he said… “Yes… But you have to promise me never to use the word “webisode” ever again. :)”
Interview with Brandon Martinez- Head of the New Media Department at Abrams Artists Agency (Pt. 2)
The interview with Brandon Martinez, New Media agent extraordinaire continues…
Interview with Brandon Martinez- Head of the New Media Department at Abrams Artists Agency (Pt. 1)
Brandon Martinez is the head of the New Media Department at Abrams Artists Agency, a top 10 bi-coastal talent & literary agency. AND he happens to be my New Media agent and he kindly took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for me… and you…
A real life case study in combing the trades.
By now you’ve probably heard me espouse the importance of reading the trades. Right? Well, I feel compelled to show you how it worked for me, recently. A few weeks ago, I woke up to my regular routine of brushing my teeth while reading the trades, around 6:30am. I saw the blurb below and followed […]
The Perfect Looping Job
I just recently looped on the “perfect” loop job. What do I mean by this? The loop leaders were rooting for everyone’s success, the actors (fellow loopers) were very giving and the producers, who were IN the session, let us do our thing and let us play. Those 3 things make for not only awesome […]
One Small Step Can Change Your LIfe
It’s not often a book comes along that reignites my fire, but it certainly happened with this strong recommendation from a fellow actor named Nathan Patrick Agin.