I really want to be in a movie, heck who doesn't, but seriously how do i go about doing this?
I want to act
I hear that it's easy to get into pornos.
but isnt that whole industry shut down right now, lol.
Are you any good at acting?
Try to get into an acting school, get an agent, keep a look out for casting calls, get some pictures done for your portfolio, do something independently.
I like my answer better.
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Originally posted by SamuraiDL: I really want to be in a movie, heck who doesn't, but seriously how do i go about doing this? |
And you think anyone in the MacNN lounge can help you ?
Pulleeezzzeee....
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Originally posted by SamuraiDL: I really want to be in a movie, heck who doesn't, but seriously how do i go about doing this? |
Um, so do you want to be an actor or an extra?
I'm striving to be a Director through my college career, maybe I can cast you in one of my future productions.
Profile picture?
Profile picture?
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Originally posted by ryju: I can cast you in one of my future productions. Profile picture?
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Buy a camcorder, record your film debut, create it in iMovie.
Acting is for actors...
How about joining a local theater group. Seems the best way to gain some experience.
Most actors started their careers that way.
Most actors started their careers that way.
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Originally posted by cszar2001: How about joining a local theater group. Seems the best way to gain some experience. Most actors started their careers that way. |
You're spoiling the thread with some HELPFUL answers.
Stop it ! We're in the Lounge
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Originally posted by turtle777: You're spoiling the thread with some HELPFUL answers. Stop it ! We're in the Lounge -t |
Damn damn damn.
It�ll never happen again I promise!
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Originally posted by cszar2001: Damn damn damn. It�ll never happen again I promise!
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Ok, you may go now and post nonsense in other threads.
But NEVER derail them with useful stuff
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Get a job as a waiter; someone will discover you!
1. Find a decent acting school. Your local community college may have a couple of acting classes, but you'll do much better finding a dedicated school. It'll be pricey, but not extortionate. Plus, you'll have a better chance of learning from someone who actually makes a career of teaching acting, as opposed to someone who teaches acting to make a little $$$ in their spare time.
2. Study. Read a bunch of acting theory books - the Stanislavsky ABC series is pretty darn good if thats the approach you want to study. Acting is like eastern philosophy - it's a journey, not a destination; but a good knowledge of theory and a good teacher will best equip you for the journey.
3. Be prepared to suck. Be your own worst critic. Other actors will almost certainly tell you you're doing a great job when you suck, because it's an awkward thing to tell someone they're terrible. You'll improve eventually.
4. Be prepared to deal with frustration.
5. Get in decent physical shape. You'll need it more than you could ever expect going into things.
6. Do a good voice class. I can't stress this enough. The play I'm in requires me to croon a smooth 40's showtune, call a horserace over the screams of the other actors, and then scream at the top of my lungs for 5-6 minutes. I'm pretty goddamn resilient in that field, but after a couple of run throughs per night, my throat is pretty much stripped raw. I shudder to think what it would be like without training and adequate warm-up. You *can* damage your voice permanently if you don't know what you're doing. Think you'll be okay? Shout as loud as you possibly can for 25 minutes straight then try to have an ordinary conversation...
7. Once you've done the above, work up some monologues and go up for roles on open calls. Hope you get something. Pack a few theatrical productions under your belt before thinking about acting in TV or movies - they're invaluable training for working with other actors, crew, and directors. Pretty much every actor wants to be a movie star, and so getting hooked up with independant film is not too difficult. Somebody always knows somebody who's looking for someone. Hell, the school I went to had a huge noticeboard of want ads for actors in film. Contacts and experience will get you where you want to be, provided you're any good.
2. Study. Read a bunch of acting theory books - the Stanislavsky ABC series is pretty darn good if thats the approach you want to study. Acting is like eastern philosophy - it's a journey, not a destination; but a good knowledge of theory and a good teacher will best equip you for the journey.
3. Be prepared to suck. Be your own worst critic. Other actors will almost certainly tell you you're doing a great job when you suck, because it's an awkward thing to tell someone they're terrible. You'll improve eventually.
4. Be prepared to deal with frustration.
5. Get in decent physical shape. You'll need it more than you could ever expect going into things.
6. Do a good voice class. I can't stress this enough. The play I'm in requires me to croon a smooth 40's showtune, call a horserace over the screams of the other actors, and then scream at the top of my lungs for 5-6 minutes. I'm pretty goddamn resilient in that field, but after a couple of run throughs per night, my throat is pretty much stripped raw. I shudder to think what it would be like without training and adequate warm-up. You *can* damage your voice permanently if you don't know what you're doing. Think you'll be okay? Shout as loud as you possibly can for 25 minutes straight then try to have an ordinary conversation...
7. Once you've done the above, work up some monologues and go up for roles on open calls. Hope you get something. Pack a few theatrical productions under your belt before thinking about acting in TV or movies - they're invaluable training for working with other actors, crew, and directors. Pretty much every actor wants to be a movie star, and so getting hooked up with independant film is not too difficult. Somebody always knows somebody who's looking for someone. Hell, the school I went to had a huge noticeboard of want ads for actors in film. Contacts and experience will get you where you want to be, provided you're any good.
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Originally posted by SamuraiDL: I really want to be in a movie, heck who doesn't, but seriously how do i go about doing this? |
Sleep with the with the boss...
and then just keep sleeping your way up the latter.
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Originally posted by el chupacabra: and then just keep sleeping your way up the ladder. |
Fixed by me...gorickey.�
Sly Stallone started with porn. That's before he was built like a rock, too. And he can barely act. Right?
So my advice is this: Come up with a good name (Samurai DL is too cryptic for the porn crowd). Get tested often. And write a groundbreaking screenplay like Rocky in your spare time.
So my advice is this: Come up with a good name (Samurai DL is too cryptic for the porn crowd). Get tested often. And write a groundbreaking screenplay like Rocky in your spare time.
Right right, lol, it would have to be something like Patches Alden. First pet = first name, street you grew up on = last name.
Look at Arnold.. oh, wait, that's how to be Governer!!
Governor is the correct spelling.
Fine, cut to the chase. All you have to do is sleep with Paris Hilton or Pamela Anderson. Or better yet, both at the same time.
Failing that, there's always gay prOn.
Start as a fluffer and work your way up (down?) to stardom.
Fine, cut to the chase. All you have to do is sleep with Paris Hilton or Pamela Anderson. Or better yet, both at the same time.
Failing that, there's always gay prOn.
Start as a fluffer and work your way up (down?) to stardom.
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This should go in the political forum !
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