HOLD YOUR HORSES! DEVELOPING PATIENCE

In modern times we are used to getting things done fast. Whether it be due to a lack of time or in other cases laziness, we like immediate results. But ACTING IS A MARATHON, not a fast sprint. So its imperative that as actors we develop a patience. You will spend alot of time waiting for a call, or an answer, or even success…

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WHY YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR NEXT JOB BEFORE REVIEWS.

Is seems as though the movie “Quantum Solace” is already doing horribly and leaving the hardest audience (critics) cold. This is why you should always attempt to book a new job before the official reviews come out. Imagine this: if the movie is a success, your next gig will have a much larger audience, BUT if your movie bombs, atleast you have a chance to redeem yourself and a secured paycheck!!!! If on the other hand you dont book it, you risk the bad reviews affecting future employers.SO remember:…

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE GOING INTO THE ACTING BUSINESS

Any business person planning to invest time, energy, and his life savings in a new business commits himself to relentless research. He interviews people in the field, checks the library and/or theinternet for information, and conducts a market survey to see if there is a need for his product.
In many ways, an actor is no different than any other business person. To enter the marketplace in an effective way, the actor needs to analyze his product by coming up with clear, concise answers to a series of essential questions that you need to ask yourself..

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IS YOUR IMAGE AND PHYSICALITY YOUR DESTINY??

Whether we like it or not, its true that your face is your fortune. If you are Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, or Brad Pitt, your face can and will open many doors for you; if you are not perceived as beautiful, reviewers might not focus on your acting. This happened to Kathy Bates, where critics like John Simon said things like “its a shame her leading man should play opposite an actress who is enormously overweight”.,,

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THE HARD COLD FACTS ABOUT MONEY…

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Is it possible to earn a living as an actor? Bet you’ve heard that before…Yes, but it is difficult. According to SAG’s records, only 6% of the almost 100,000 actors who are already in the union make what SAG speaks of as “middle-class” earnings of $30,000 to $70,000 a year, and only 2% make over $100,000 annually…

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5 BASIC APPLICATIONS FOR ALL TECH SAAVY ACTORS

So I admit to being an absoloute “apple” fan and evangelist without a hint of shame for two reasons: it has overwhelmingly outperformed any of my PC experience, AND it is soooooo intuitive. Thats something I enjoy when I install a new prgram and dont really want to go through all the menus and tabs to learn how it works. Mac applications have a way of simplifying any users learning curve. Plus incase you havent noticed: Macs are the computers of the artists. And thats what you are my friend. Or will be soon hopefully. A working actor/artist…

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AWARDS AWARDS AND MORE AWARDS

Sometimes as actors we feel the need to be recognized for our job. And what better way that a grand award ceremony where other experts in the industry get together to hand you a statue? So for all of you out there trying to earn an award, know there are litterally hundreds of these to hand out. Here is a List of some of the most prominent ones:

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IMAGE METRICS

Its amazing what technology can do now-a-days and how the studios and film-makers are using it  leaves us in awe. Every year some new form of CGI or motion-sensors showed up. But now we are going to witness a whole new level. 3-D animation movies with people-like characters will no longer take years to make…and who knows what more developments this will lead to!

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HOW TO BUY YOUR DOMAIN NAME

The importance of owning the domain:

www.yourname.com

May seem very silly to you now, but give this some thought. IMAGINE: You’ve actually made it big, you are known in the industry and with the general public. You have fans and millions of people are using google to look for info on you. The first thing that comes up?

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THE MUST HAVE GADGET FOR ANY ENTEPRENEUR

As actors we know how important it is to be connected at all times because your business (so also your money) depends on being able to jump at an opportunity when it presents itself. That might mean something as simple as being on time to an impromptu meeting with a producer in an hour (but how do you find your way there on time?) or sending your resume and head-shot to a casting director while you are at the gym, or even simply answering the phone. Not to worry though, the rate at which technology is evolving

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