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Accents & Dialects In TV Commercials

Sometimes, accents and dialects are used in TV commercials. Do you know the difference between the two? An “accent’ is foreign and a ‘dialect’ is regional. In other words, if you were raised in the southern part of the US, … Continue reading

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TV Commercial Acting

More money is made by actors in TV commercials than by actors in all stage plays combined and believe it or not, more money is made by actors in commercials than in all feature films combined, including all video and … Continue reading

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Digital Portfolios

Many of the NYC and European agencies have gone to digital portfolios because it saves a lot of money versus printed photos. Most local agencies still use the traditional portfolios.  However, once a model gets to NYC or any other … Continue reading

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WHAT ARE INDUSTRIAL FILMS?

‘Industrials’ are corporate films, made by businesses for use in training or motivating employees! There is on-camera work for talent and narration work for voice talent too! Industrial films typically have lots of corporate terminology – words that actors aren’t … Continue reading

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‘Walla’ Actors

“Walla” is a strangely named job for actors who provide background noises in movies and TV shows. Imagine a scene where two actors are sitting down and talking with each other. The background extras are instructed to walk around silently … Continue reading

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Female Model’s Tote Bag

From the start of a model’s career, she must build a ‘tote bag’ and stock it with all the tools of the trade. The bag should be light weight, waterproof, large enough to hold a portfolio and have a shoulder … Continue reading

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6 IMPORTANT MODELING TIPS

NEVER use hair spray near client’s clothes! NEVER wear perfume, body lotion or baby powder! NEVER apply makeup or powder while in the clients’ clothes. NEVER wear jewelry unless requested by Show Coordinator! NEVER chew gum or smoke! NEVER have … Continue reading

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What Does “Triple Threat” Mean For People?

A person who is talented or skilled in three different areas is regarded as a ‘triple threat’. If you can act, sing and dance, you would be a ‘triple threat’. These individuals are highly regarded in the theatre and film … Continue reading

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The Differences Between Agents And Managers

Behind every great actor is a team of people responsible for managing their business interests and each of these people serves a different but equally important role. At the forefront of this team are the agent and manager.  Many actors … Continue reading

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Actor Categories

PRINCIPAL ACTOR:  The actor who has the main role, or lead actor. CONTRACT ACTOR:  An actor who is hired for a specific period of time only. SUPPORTING ACTOR:  An actor who is not the lead actor. DAY PLAYER:  An actor … Continue reading

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