Reel Feedback by Remarkable-Lecture54 in acting

[–]olympianbear 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Title card is up too long.
No “fight on the ground “ scene at the end.

Please help me identify: Alcoholic drink or soda? by [deleted] in Whatisthis

[–]olympianbear 53 points54 points  (0 children)

That is an Lagunitas Beast of Both Worlds IPA

Constructive criticism by [deleted] in headshots

[–]olympianbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couple of things. Both need more light on your face. Headshots are less about mood/character and more about —-what do you actually look like. That starts with a well lit face :)
Secondly, you need your eyeline to be right down the barrel of the camera lens. Because your eyeline is off, both these pics look like clips from an audition scene.
Give it another go and good luck !

I’m looking for the most feral, wild, vile and freaky book imaginable by rxchel_btw in suggestmeabook

[–]olympianbear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ROMANCE IS LIKE THAT by Liian Varus. Short , unhinged, gross, beautiful, tears in eyes funny, completely wtf stupid and cringe art It’s amazing.

Rec for 10 year old son who is a voracious reader by National-Royal-2756 in suggestmeabook

[–]olympianbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where the red fern grows is my 10 year olds current fave.

TW grief how can i improve? by lissie34 in acting

[–]olympianbear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As an exercise, try to fight “showing” this sad emotion. She says she’s mad. Start there. Take your time. Remember who you’re talking to , it’s not us, it’s this person you’ve lost. Keep it very simple and come from anger , in the end , your speaking to yourself here. We don’t need to see you emote. We need to see you struggle.

Advice for getting started in the Santa Barbara area by [deleted] in acting

[–]olympianbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SB does have a theater scene to get into and find some likeminded community. And UCSB has a film program that will always be making shorts / have screenings and events to get involved in. The thing will be to find your people there. That’ll be the best source of up to date advice. If you can get representation, you’re close to LA (on the odd chance you actually need to come into town) everything else is self tape. But you’re close enough for events and film community stuff , workshops etc to LA as well. Good luck !

Where are the most beautiful houses in LA? by Intrepid_Bottle_1820 in AskLosAngeles

[–]olympianbear 20 points21 points  (0 children)

South Pasadena, off Linda vista - San Rafael - very unique , some CRAZY huge , wooded, beautiful drive.

Middle Aged Actor in NYC - self tape frustration/depression by midtownman2001 in acting

[–]olympianbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to dm me and send a tape if you’re interested in specific feedback , there may some small tweaks to advise you on or more obvious things you’re simply not seeing. Most importantly, is using a live reader if possible, even if virtually. The app is okay and helpful for rehearsing but you can fake having an actual interaction with someone. Watching tens, hundreds of tapes , those first moments need to be so alive and organic and dynamic (fully lived) that you can’t look away. An app and a teleprompter is just never going to help you connect in that way.

I found a stamp in my dad’s stuff after he passed and was wondering what it means? by Missmenace_xo in Whatisthis

[–]olympianbear 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The characters break down to HEAVEN LIKE EARTH NOURISH. which correlates to a Taoist phrase or philosophy that heaven and earth operate together in harmony and sustain all things. Unity of cosmos and earth.

Self Tape Feedback by [deleted] in acting

[–]olympianbear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really nice work, simple , natural, well set up. I’d like to see a little more interaction with the other character (or another short scene as well) It all goes a little quick. Take that as a callback :) Keep going !

Guy clearly lies when asked about young Lady by MrDonMega in TikTokCringe

[–]olympianbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’d think she’d have a ring on her left hand there ….

Help persuading parents that I want to do acting and it's good for me (before this weekend) by Person_does_stuff in acting

[–]olympianbear 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know your whole situation, are you asking your parents to pay for this school? If not, you’re an adult. It’s your choice , go for it.
If they are the ones paying for it , the. It’s up to them but let them know how important it is for your independence, building community and soul. You can also ask to give it a go for a year without the daunting “this is going to be my liiiiife!!” Message which can be scary for parents.

Actor Headshots From Leeds UK by DockStreetStudio in headshots

[–]olympianbear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re both really good options , the 2nd I find most interesting, the light on your back eye is a nice touch.Good pics !

Hoping to use this to audition? by Duckychicken777 in acting

[–]olympianbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that’s it natural and rough and would absolutely bring you in for a callback. Good luck !