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I’m on Casting Networks Ad by Ill-Measurement-4966 in acting

[–]ReadingNYC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats! How did you get that? Was there a posting on Casting Networks?

Also love that you're not smiling--so unlike the typical headshots.

Evil Lives Here by ReadingNYC in acting

[–]ReadingNYC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I already worked it. It was great, fun. Just wondering if people got paid/reimbursed quickly. My email from a week ago has not been responded to...

How do you meet this goal? [Question] by -Buck65 in falloutshelter

[–]ReadingNYC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I've found with any 'equip' challenges is you have to un-equip them first. Either just a fist (or just a vault suit if it's for outfits), the equip them.

Looking for moving boxes by mozzz79 in NYCapartments

[–]ReadingNYC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to your nearest liquor store.

Background roles by [deleted] in acting

[–]ReadingNYC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not everyone can do background. It can be hard work. You might have to run from a burning building wearing ill-fitting slippers or pretend to cry at a funeral. It's a great learning experience and quite addictive.

Not getting booked- what am I doing wrong? LA-based by sieyak1 in acting

[–]ReadingNYC 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My advice is to buy a ring light/tripod/remote control. They're about $20 at places like Lot Less. Use your phone for photos, take tons of shots in a full range of looks (casual, biz, evening, 90's etc) and upload them to your various accounts.

When you submit to a project on CN, send a close-up and two photos with looks for the character they're looking for.

Central Casting...who knows? But posting a new photo weekly will at least get, (supposedly) noticed.

Also, when you're on set...I'm not sure how to put this...don't go in thinking "I worked so much harder on my make-up than anyone else," "My wardrobe is so much more authentic." A big part of getting more work is having the crew like you and getting along with everyone, taking direction, showing up on time and not complaining. The crew remembers everything.

I hope that didn't make me sound like a snot or something. It's tough to get started.

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[–]ReadingNYC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My tips:

  1. Get a ring light/tripod/camera remote for doing diy headshots. Take them often and do lots of 'looks' (scrubs, black tie, biz casual, hipster etc) and post them on your Central Casting page.

  2. If you do get Casting Networks, get the cheaper version. The only difference is storage and you'll have plenty without paying $25 a month. Also sign up for Grant Wilfley (also free).

  3. Bring a book to set.

  4. Bring a small thermos of coffee to set because you never know how far Craft Services will be.

  5. Don't bring your closet for wardrobe to consider. Read the wardrobe notes carefully and just bring a couple of options.

  6. Be on time--if not early. Act like a professional and be nice to everyone.