Download or read book The Keys to Commercial Acting written by Stuart Stone and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about how to get cast in commercials - plain and simple. Whether you are a seasoned commercial actor, an industry newcomer or the parent of a child actor, the advice in this book will be invaluable in teaching you how to navigate the industry to land more jobs. In this book, acclaimed veteran casting director Stuart Stone shares his insights and experience from behind the camera to help you attain your commercial acting goals. Stuart's inspiring words and no-nonsense approach make this book a must read.
Download or read book Acting in Commercials written by Joan See and published by Back Stage Books. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every actor knows that working in commercials is lucrative. But many actors, trained primarily for working on the stage, have mistaken ideas about this field and lack essential on-camera experience. Now in an updated and expanded edition, Acting in Commercials is the only resource that fills all the gaps in the performer’s knowledge of this demanding medium. Invaluable for its insight into the craft as well as the business of acting, it tells you how to prepare for commercial auditions and, once you’ve landed a job, how to deliver the most expressive on-camera performance—leading to more work and success in a competitive field. Author Joan See illuminates all the secrets she has learned while appearing in hundreds of commercials over the past thirty years. She shows you how to approach five distinctly different commercial forms and explains the specific acting techniques to employ in each. In fact, Acting in Commercials will take you beyond commercial work, sharpening all your acting skills for a broader film and television career.
Download or read book Acting in Television Commercials for Fun and Profit written by Squire Fridell and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 1986 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular television commercial actor Squire Fridell updates his classic guide of inside tips and advice for breaking into the commercial business and for continuing to get work. This revision includes completely new lists of agents, union offices, and publications along with Squire's essential guidelines for industry entries.
Download or read book Commercial Acting in L A written by Shaan Sharma and published by Shaan Sharma. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to become a successful working actor in TV commercials in Los Angeles in this fun, step-by-step guide by top Casting Session Director and commercial actor Shaan Sharma. It covers everything you need to know about the business including how to get started, how to get the right training, and how to get an agent and a manager. The book walks you through the entire process of auditioning, booking and shooting projects; all from an insider's point of view. Not just for beginners. Even veterans will learn useful tips to help convert more auditions into bookings.
Download or read book I Booked It written by Judy Kain and published by Keep It Real Acting. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the Secret to Booking a Commercial? This book will teach you all the techniques you need to Book It! Learn how to have a winning slate Master the art of the personality question Discover your unique choices in every spot Handle nerves, making that an asset, not a liability Nail the callback Tips on how to market yourself Know who you are in commercials and much, much more! Learn from the award-winning teacher, coach, and actress who has BOOKED over 375 commercials"
Download or read book How to Enter the Business of Commercial Modeling and Acting Without Getting Ripped Off written by Stuart J. Scesney and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are You a Beautiful Woman? Great... Are You a Handsome Man? Great... You an Everyday Looking Person? Even Better! Not only BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE, 5'11" plus get work modeling and acting! REAL PEOPLE get work too! Think about it. Monitor your TV for 12 hours. What characters do you see more of on TV commercials, movies, infomercials, web commercials, etc.! It's the "real" person! "Real" people target the "real/everyday" consumer. Modeling and acting is not only fun...it's KILLER money!" Stuart Scesney Author, Talent Adviser Former C.E.O. Talent Factory & Stus Casting, Inc. "Shark repellent for the serious actor...I recommend this book to any new talent." Brian Robinson Marketing Director Morgan Creek Productions
Download or read book Acting in Television Commercials for Fun and Profit written by Squire Fridell and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 2009 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated advice and practical suggestions on how to break into one of the most lucrative areas of the acting profession explain how to create a resume, get an agent, develop one's commercial acting techniques, prepare for an audition, and memorize lines. Original. 20,000 first printing.
Download or read book 101 Acting Tips written by Mel Mack and published by . This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of working endlessly on your acting career only to feel like you're stuck spinning your wheels and going nowhere fast? It's time to start gaining traction from all of your efforts and actually earn a living in this Industry! In the grab-and-go world of working actors, what you need is little bite-sized tips that, when applied regularly to your auditions and how you handle your career, can make a BIG difference. You've got the talent for this Business, you just need the inside scoop on how to put it all together and make things happen! The tips and tricks in this FREE resource will start to pull back the curtain on how to do this, and what you really need to be successful. Inside you'll find the three important basics you need to nail in your self-tape along with more game-changing hints to help you wow Casting Directors and finally start consistently booking the paying gigs you're after.
Download or read book The Art and Business of Acting in Commercials written by David Figlioli and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author David Figlioli is a 25-year veteran of the film, television, theatre and commercial industries. Having booked over 100 principle roles in both national and regional commercial campaigns, auditioned for well over 1,000 commercials, and made in excess of a million dollars from his work acting in commercials, David is uniquely qualified to write a book about The ART and BUSINESS of ACTING in COMMERCIALS. Learn about the business tools and artistic challenges of acting in today's commercial industry. Getting an agent, the commercial audition process, different styles of commercials, along with acting tips and insight that will help you book the job. The ART and BUSINESS of ACTING in COMMERCIALS includes up-to-date listings of the most current commercial agents and commercial casting directors in the New York and Los Angeles markets. Whether you are a new comer to the business of commercials or a seasoned professional, The ART and BUSINESS of ACTING in COMMERCIALS is an easy to read, easy to understand, step-by-step look at the process of getting in, getting ahead and booking the job in today's competitive commercial acting market.
Download or read book How to Become a Successful Actor and Model written by Aaron Marcus and published by Marcus Institute. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed about becoming an actor or commercial model but had no idea how to get started? Or, how to take your current career to the next level? Do you live in a small market and think there is no work available, can't find an agent or afraid of being scammed? Actors and commercial models of all ages and sizes, beautiful and real looking, are cast for magazine, newspaper and billboard ads and in TV commercials, films and TV shows. From getting discovered to landing your dream audition and role, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model is the ultimate step-by-step, no luck required guide to becoming a successful actor and model. For over 34 years, Aaron Marcus has worked as a full-time actor and commercial model, booking over 1,250 jobs. Some of his many bookings includes: Gotham, House of Cards, Heart of Life, Irresistible, Thespian, Philomena, Halt and Catch Fire, Project Almanac, The Wire and Do No Harm. He has taken all of the strategies, techniques and lessons he has learned over his career and boiled them down into a simple, sensible, engaging, and fun approach to how actors and models can book the job! This book explains how he did it, and how you can too. Aaron teaches you, in a practical, honest, and economical way, his secrets and strategies for getting started and succeeding no matter where you live. Aaron has written this book to not only help those wanting to break into the industry, but also to help those actors and models who want to take their career to the next level. The chapters in How to Become a Successful Actor and Model are: 1. What is Commercial Modeling? 2. Preparation for Commercial Modeling 3. Head Shots 4. Resumes 5. Composite Sheets 6. Makeup 7. Finding a Good Agent 8. How to Get Work 9. How to Work as a Professional Model 10. Auditioning (Including – How to Shoot Home Auditions) 11. The Realities of Being a Full-time Actor and Model 12. Now What Do You Do? 13. Resources **Bonus** Free list of over 500 agents (agents from every state in the U.S.) and in other countries as well
Download or read book How to Make a Living As a Commercial Actor written by David Banks and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to make a living as a commercial actor. 10 absolute acting musts. Top tips for being a successful commercial actor.
Download or read book How to Get Booked from Your Self Tape Audition written by Stuart Stone and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick and easy to read guide takes you through the best practices of making and submitting a self-taped audition. Learn how to get the edge over the competition and get booked on more acting jobs! Whether you are a seasoned actor, an industry newcomer, or the parent of a child actor, the advice in this book will be invaluable in teaching you the nuances of filming and submitting your own auditions. In this book, acclaimed veteran casting director Stuart Stone shares his insights and experience from behind the camera to help you succeed in the evolving acting world. With additional chapters about virtual callbacks, and running your acting business online, Stuart's inspiring words and no-nonsense approach make this book a must read.
Download or read book Acting in On Camera Commercials written by Ruth Geier-Price and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performing on TV commercials is bread and butter for actors. It not only helps them pay the rent while striving for recognition, frequently it enables them to break into film, television and theater. Plus, acting in commercials can be a rewarding and lucrative career in itself. This comprehensive workbook provides step-by-step training, along with commercial copy and other materials available on the publisher's website. Acting in On-Camera Commercials covers every aspect of the field of performing inTV commercials. It is a reference book that will serve the actor throughout all the years of his or her career. PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION "The book is filled with useful information obviously mined from years of experience and success in the field by the authors. The exercises, demonstration copy and practical advice mesh easily with the assignments in my syllabus. This is an excellent resource that will help my students understand the requisite professional standards and develop the many skills necessary to compete in this complex business." Stephen Neal, Instructor, Department of Theatre, Florida International University "I have just completed teaching a very successful course on Acting in Commercials, thanks to Ruthe Geier-Price and Michael Geier's innovative course, as presented in their new book, Acting in On-Camera Commercials. The students loved the very practical presentation of the material, the clever copy provided, and the visuals, as available in the photo illustrations. The reviews presented at the ends of the chapters left no question as to the importance of the salient points. To make his or her mistakes in a non-threatening environment, he or she avoids much of the trial by fire when they enter the actual audition experience." Barbara Lowery, Professor, Performing Arts Department, Miami-Dade College
Download or read book The Science and Art of Commercial Acting written by John Howard Swain and published by John Howard Swain. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must read book for actors interested in doing television commercials.
Download or read book Professional Acting in Television Commercials written by Pat Dougan and published by Heinemann Drama. This book was released on 1995 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the tools and techniques you need to make a successful career in television commercials? Does stage training help? How does one organize and market oneself to the people doing the hiring? How do you handle auditions? What do you do when the director wants different interpretations of the same material? And how do you handle those shoots when nothing seems to go right? Actress and writer Pat Dougan, who has worked in hundred of commercials, gives you the tools to answer these and other questions necessary for the actor who seriously wants to make the move into this fast-paced and lucrative field.
Download or read book The Keys to Acting written by Hugh O'Gorman and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Breaking Into Commercials written by Terry Berland and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to getting a job in commercials, offering advice on a variety of topics including how to get a great head shot, create a stand-out resume, sign with an agent, and ace an audition, and featuring interviews with professionals from different areas of the industry.
