BREAKALEGG

Here is a great little backstage  video on what your headshots should look like and what are the DOs and DONTs in the industry as related to headshots now.

Posted on May 11th, 2009 under Marketing Yourself. Tags: HEADSHOTS, MARKETING, PHOTGRAPHY. Comments: None

This is part of a 2 post series that deals with networking for those of you that… dont feel as comfortable doing it. Many actors are introverts. Many artists are introverts. But sadly the most recognised and working ones are usually the ones who overcome such obstacle (because lets face it, in this business, it IS and obstacle).

Posted on May 6th, 2009 under Marketing Yourself, Personal Growth. Tags: EVENTS, INTROVERT, MARKETING, NETWORKING, PARTIES. Comments: 1

The time to learn the basics of acting is not on the way to your first audition or job. Assuming that you have taken an acting class that covers improvisation/scene study/cold-reading, have a great headshot, and a resume that lists your acting achievements/special skills/classes taken/union affiliations, then I would say that you are on your way to being 75% prepared for an audition. I am surprised at how many actors go into an audition without knowing what exactly they are walking into. There are alot of things that an actor can do before an audition to prep themselves…

Posted on April 20th, 2009 under Marketing Yourself. Tags: AUDITIONING, MARKETING, READY. Comments: None

Most of us write emails everyday. Agents, CDs, Producers, directors, teachers, fellow actors… So, why don’t we put the same care into our emails as our other communications? The way you present yourself on writing also says alot about you so dont just jot down the first things that come to mind. Below I share some guidelines on writing an excellent email. Before I go further, I want to say that these tips are assuming that you are sitting in front of your computer typing a business email. Emails from mobile devices are a different story for a different post…

Posted on March 24th, 2009 under Business, Technology. Tags: Business, MARKETING, PROTOCOL, TECH. Comments: 4

Everyone needs to eat. And pay bills, and classes, rent, gas…etc. But as an actor you have to be careful with what “Day Job” you get. Not only because you run the risk of it taking up valuable time from your objective, but also because in BREAKALEGG we think ANY job that doesnt give you some sort of knowledge or advantage over other actors is a complete waste of time. Here are 10 great options of jobs that allow you to be flexible with hours or more importantly, can give you great insight into the industry. At the end of the day, it is where you are planning to be anyways…right?

Posted on March 23rd, 2009 under Business, Money and Legal Issues, News. Tags: Business, MARKETING, MONEY. Comments: 1

Joe Gressis tells you different ways to get content if you dont already have it…or maybe you dont like what you have? Or maybe you only did theater?

Posted on March 22nd, 2009 under Marketing Yourself. Tags: Business, MARKETING, VIDEOS. Comments: None

Have you ever Googled Yourself? Ever been disappointed? Or surprised? Well just think of what comes up if a potential Agent, director…etc look you up. You need to make sure he sees what you want him to see. LifeHacker has a great article on managing your online reputation that covers the basics. For the full article… (CLICK HERE)

Posted on March 20th, 2009 under Image and Health, Marketing Yourself. Tags: Image and Health, MARKETING, PROMOTION, TECH. Comments: 2

Here it is. One of those moments you dream about but don’t know if will ever come true HAS come true. You are getting an award!!!!!!!!!!! Its great. You feel great, You look great, they give you a great award for a great job. Your on top of the world. Then its your time to shine and give a good speech. Who do you thank? Your blocked and have so many names of people who have helped you that you cant think straight…

Posted on November 28th, 2008 under Marketing Yourself. Tags: APPRECIATION, AWARDS, Image and Health, MARKETING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, SPEECH, THANK YOU. Comments: None

Sometimes, stars don’t have to work and sweat their way to a first gig. Sometimes, their dads, mothers, relatives or friends give them that shot. Is it fair? Is it decent.
Let me put it this way. CONTACTS are fundamental in this business. Making them from scratch or having some come as inheritance makes no difference. [...]

Posted on November 14th, 2008 under Business, Marketing Yourself. Tags: AUDITIONING, CONTACTS, FAMILY, HOLLYWOOD, MARKETING, NEPOTISM. Comments: 10

Elizabeth Dillon at HB Studios in NY was one of the best teachers for beginning actors in the business. Her ability to be clear about acting choices set her apart from all the other teachers. Dillon said drama is heightened reality. Not just a sigh, but the most profound sigh. Not just a tear, but the most poignant tear. Not just a laugh, but a contagious laugh…

Posted on November 6th, 2008 under Image and Health. Tags: ACTING, Image and Health, MARKETING. Comments: None

Want to live like a celebrity, even if only for a day? Celeb 4 A Day makes it possible for you to live like the stars, by providing you with a personal paparazzi service that puts your face on the cover of a faux magazine. While their services are available to just about anyone, [...]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 under Business, Marketing Yourself. Tags: ACTORS, Business, CELEBRITIES, LIFE, MARKETING, MONEY. Comments: None

Now a days there is simply no excuse to not take care of your mouths appearance or hygiene. With all the available products in the market though, sometimes it can be hard to decide…

Posted on October 22nd, 2008 under Image and Health. Tags: BEAUTY, Image and Health, LOOKS, MARKETING, TEETH. Comments: 1

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…

Posted on October 21st, 2008 under Business, Technology. Tags: Business, COMPUTERS, MARKETING, Technology. Comments: None

Its not always easy to let someone in your life, but even less easy, is to let someone in when you are surrounded by an industry based on image, false promises and self-interests. And personal assistants get close, really close!…

Posted on September 30th, 2008 under Business. Tags: ACTOR, ACTORS, Business, LEGAL, MARKETING. Comments: None

This is the thing; if you have been following this blog you already know it focuses both on the personal, technical and business sides of acting. So you know I personally believe every actor is his own boss, his own company, his own business, his own PR, accountant, manager and his own employee. So ask yourself this…

Posted on September 29th, 2008 under Business, Marketing Yourself. Tags: Business, MARKETING, MONEY. Comments: 2

If you don’t have one already, or you need a change, you should be doing research on finding a top-notch photographer who specializes in actors’ headshots. Get referrals and interview them, look at their portfolio and think about which one could take a better picture of you. AND about with whom you would feel more comfortable…

Posted on September 26th, 2008 under Image and Health, Marketing Yourself. Tags: AUDITIONS, Business, CASTING DIRECTORS, HEADSHOTS, Image and Health, LOOKS, MARKETING. Comments: None

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?

Posted on September 9th, 2008 under Marketing Yourself, Technology. Tags: Business, MARKETING, Technology. Comments: None

Its fundamentally important for an actor to present him/herself in a confident and professional manner. Specially because sometimes first-impressions are all we get with casting directors. So beside appearances, our body posture and our handshake need to match the “persona” we want to present. The perfect handshake is one that is not too aggressive but firm and made with a clear intent, with our hands clean and dry, and accompanied by a polite “hello” and a smile…

Posted on September 9th, 2008 under Marketing Yourself. Tags: ACTOR, CONFIDENCE, Image and Health, IMPRESSIONS, MARKETING. Comments: None

By definition, being considered sexy is not a bad thing, but what about when people, and in particular actors or actresses, exploit it to earn some extra money? Is taking a few harmless pictures with less clothes counterproductive? Or will it boost a staggering career? What about flirting with the casting director, or wearing more alluring clothes to an audition?

History has proven once and again that there is no sure-fire way to…

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 under Image and Health, Marketing Yourself. Tags: BODY, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, Image and Health, MARKETING. Comments: 5