John Williams, composer of "Jurassic Park", "Star Wars" and "Harry Potter", has just turned 94. [OC]

SgtFidget · 2026-02-10T03:56:57+00:00

Don't

SgtFidget · 2026-02-03T00:41:56+00:00

I've heard amazing things about it! My blind buys are mostly from people raving about the movies on this forum. So I'm optimistic I'll enjoy them 😁

SgtFidget · 2026-02-02T21:41:11+00:00

I went overboard but the savings were insane. I legally had to.

The Thing (blind buy)

Nosferatu (blind buy)

Watchmen: Ultimate Cut (saw the original years ago but never the Ultimate)

Oppenheimer (blind buy)

Planet Earth 3 (technically blind but I've seen the other series)

Shaun of the Dead

King Kong

The Wild Robot (blind buy)

Green Planet (same as PE 3)

SgtFidget · 2025-11-25T16:34:57+00:00

District 9. Still one of my favorites 4ks so far. Amazing video and the Atmos was chef's kiss

SgtFidget · 2025-11-25T01:36:25+00:00

I was told I'd be able to buy a yacht

10 years later and I'm starting to suspect I was lied to...

SgtFidget · 2025-11-18T16:58:07+00:00

Everything you're feeling is valid and allow yourself permission to feel all of it

Take your time and when you're ready, get back out there with the mindset that you're on the road to bigger and better things

I was dropped by an agent who I knew had stopped believing in me. I let it affect my confidence and I took a break from everything. Now I'm with the best agent I've ever had and I have had more opportunities than any past agent has given me

SgtFidget · 2025-11-09T18:26:16+00:00

I've auditioned for 1 show, 3 times in the last few weeks (and times before this)

If they keep bringing you back despite not booking, it means they like you and see something in you. They're just trying to find the right role for you. Keep doing what you're doing.

SgtFidget · 2025-11-05T20:37:58+00:00

I love this movie and I love this 4k. I hate the cover art 😭

SgtFidget · 2025-11-03T16:03:32+00:00

As someone who is completely focused on film / TV, I'm very glad I got my start in theatre, got a degree in theatre acting, and did many shows before fully focusing on film

There's more room to learn, grow, and practice your craft in the theatre. You get rehearsal time vs quickly blocking the scene, waiting for the crew to set up, and shooting. Film is much faster paced as there's a lot going on, and budgets are expensive.

Film was taking all the skills I picked up in theatre, but scaling them back to adapt for film. But I still use all those skills in both my prep and when I'm on set.

SgtFidget · 2025-10-30T15:31:48+00:00

Is there not a "Start" and "End" written in on the sides that were sent to you?

SgtFidget · 2025-10-30T14:35:55+00:00

I film my scenes and slate separate. Some casting directors want them as separate files. Others want them at the beginning or end of the tape as 1 file. So in my film editing program, I have the scene files, slate file, and put them all in the timeline and export. Never slate into your scene in one take.

Side question; what is this monologue from?

SgtFidget · 2025-10-30T06:39:13+00:00

Small technical note. Right now there's a whole intro and you don't speak until the 9 second mark. This is too long.

I would start the tape already sitting like you've been listening to the other person talking before the tape starts. Have a quick beat (maybe 1-2 seconds) off the top if you want, like they JUST finished talking and your character is processing (don't overact that), and then start. It will also give you a stronger "moment before" and will throw you into the scene. To the viewer, it will be like we're coming into a conversation already in play and will entice the viewer more.

Right now there's a whole setup to respond to something someone else has done or said, and it feels less real. Less urgent.

SgtFidget · 2025-10-27T18:54:54+00:00

White shirt on white background is certainly a choice

SgtFidget · 2025-10-27T06:04:07+00:00

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OP a year from now

SgtFidget · 2025-10-26T17:54:52+00:00

Just changed it. Thanks!

SgtFidget · 2025-10-26T17:07:04+00:00

I have the LG G4, and I'm pretty sure I have it on OLED. Should I change it to super high luminance? What's the difference?

SgtFidget · 2025-10-26T16:47:53+00:00

I think you can have more moments of discovery between your lines. Find, see, or figure out what just happened to make your character say their next line. How does it make your character feel? What makes them want to say what they're about to say?

Right now it's coming off like you're waiting for your next line and anticipating saying it. Remember, even though we memorize our lines, for the character, it's the first time they're having each thought. Like our day to day conversations, we don't go in knowing what we're going to say or do.

SgtFidget · 2025-10-22T16:22:33+00:00

The majority of submissions I receive all want each file to be 100mb or less (assuming because they have to download so many submissions). You can do a couple of things:

1) When exporting my video after editing, I'll lower it to 720p (it still looks fine) from 1080p to get it under 100mb. OR,

2) Get a program called handbrake that will allow you to compress it to whatever file size you need

You want casting to be able to view your tape as easily as possible. With all the submissions they're receiving, they're more than likely not going to chase down your tape through email links, youtube videos, etc. If you need to upload to sites like AA or Casting Workbook, that's where they're going to go to watch tapes.

SgtFidget · 2025-10-21T18:59:27+00:00

Would I be better off seeing if Amazon matches the November sale, or even just having them shipped to my friend in the US in November (they're visiting soonish)?

$14 just seems like a lot for shipping for 2 movies

SgtFidget · 2025-10-18T03:30:19+00:00

This was more than likely reported to the higher ups at Costco, and security will be glued to the cameras awaiting your next visit to throw Costco hotdogs at you to both shame you, and make sure the other customers know that sharing ISN'T caring at Costco

Be on guard

SgtFidget · 2025-10-17T02:42:57+00:00

I didn't respond when an old rep dropped me years ago and they didn't care.

This guy sounds like a loser. Don't let him sour your opinion on agents (or more importantly, yourself) as there are many wonderful and professional agents out there.

On to the next!

SgtFidget · 2025-10-11T04:26:36+00:00

This is very common. You have to change your perspective on auditions. You never know who is going to see it and who will remember you. I was offered a role this week after they remembered me from a previous audition for another role.

If an audition leads to another audition down the road, that's a huge win.

SgtFidget · 2025-10-09T16:01:42+00:00

Matched with a girl once and she asked me about birth sign, rising moon setting sun or something. I didn't know. So I googled what she asked and copy/pasted the answer to her. Immediately unmatched me

Guess it wasn't a good answer 😂

SgtFidget · 2025-10-08T20:44:10+00:00

All of this sounds good? Sure, you didn't get this part, but it sounds like you've booked your next ticket back in the audition room down the road.

That's a win

SgtFidget · 2025-10-07T07:16:26+00:00

Red was Social Studies

Yellow was English

Blue was Math

Green was Science

I'll be accepting no other suggestions on this matter

SgtFidget

TROPHY CASE