What is mocap, anyway?
“What is mocap, anyway? And where the hell did it come from?” Such was the question I got recently from from a rightfully confused member of the Screen Actors Guild. He was about my grandfather’s age and definitely had his temperament. It’s not that he was resentful of the technology (in fact, he said he’s […]
Are Webisodes Worth Doing?
We, as actors, are inundated with hundreds of ways to forward our careers everyday, especially in Los Angeles. In addition to film and television, we can pursue voice over, hosting, industrials, stand-up, student films, and a host of other venues. Not to mention opportunities at writing, directing, and producing. And being the innovative creatures that […]
Learn To Live Lean
In an earlier post, I discussed the work we do to support ourselves while we ‘work’ to get more acting jobs. It’s not uncommon that that second or ‘B’ job starts workin’ pretty good for you. Oh oh! “Danger, Will Robinson”. What’s the danger? It is simply this: if that second job starts paying you […]
That “B” Career You’ve Always Wanted.
A few of you reading this post are making enough money just from your acting, that you don’t need a ‘B’ career or job. You are to be congratulated as you are in select company! The bulk of us actors, however, are working at jobs so we can do something very meaningful and not at […]
Whither Twitter?
Is it over for Twitter? With all of the gurus telling you the “right” way to use social networking to promote your acting career, I’m surprised none of them have recommended Friendster and Orkut. Be ready to abandon Twitter, and yes, even Facebook. Here’s why.
What the- What are they doing?
If you are new to the improv world you may find yourself at different shows thinking, “What are they doing? This is completely different than the last show I caught.” There are many different distinctions in improv. The most basic of the genres breaks down into two camps; Short form, also referred to as games […]
Which is the best improv theatre to take classes?
Several times a month I am asked, “Who has the best improv classes?” or “Where should I go for improv training?”. Here is the answer I always honestly give, “I don’t know.” I hear you asking why does this joker have a blog, yet no answers. The reason I can’t give a definitive-one-right-answer to this […]
Why You Are A Psycho Until Proven Otherwise
There are a lot of weird, inappropriate people in the world. And a percentage of them become actors. Those actors, with their flaky, rude, non-professional, and loony behavior, have spoiled it for the rest of us. At least it can feel that way. It can feel like a majority of industry folks (after a couple […]
What is Looping?
I figure a good place to start with a looping blog is to actually let you know WHAT looping is. Looping, also known as Group ADR (automated or automatic dialogue replacement), is the voice work that gets done in post production. It fills in all the “holes” from production. You may have, as an on […]
Mistaken Identity: Do you know what the Casting Director looks like?
THE BOURNE IDENTITY, unlike the movie, mistaken identity is not life or death… although it can feel like it. Do you know who’s auditioning you, not just their name, but their face? Like the movie, you are at a disadvantage, the c.d.. knows what you look like. Eventhough it’s not necessary to put a face to […]