Acting Advice

One of the biggest tasks in acting, is producing tears on stage. Of course, if your the perfection of the artist, then you should be able to deliver. If your focused on the perfection of the art, you may actually find trouble doing this.

But generally, I tend to think most actors, and artists in general perfect the artists, which will in turn perfect the art. But they should be able to delve into their roles and feel a personal connection with them.

If you can't, then draw up on heartbreak, put yourself in that situation. Then add elements of self-pity, like how you were doing your best. Then, focus on something else that someone did near the same time that made you all emo. Then bam, you should be a crying lil whiney biatch in no time.

The Value of a Body of Work

Okay, so I was reading an actress' blog. I wont tell you which one, mostly because I forget her name. But she is on the office, if that matters.

But her best advice, is that your first priority, in year one of your acting career, shouldn't be to seek out an agent, or to be searching for the great gigs or even paying gigs. Your first job should be to build a body of work. She says that her total income in her first year of acting was about $100.

So keep that in mind. Sometimes its more important to expand your craft, than it is to jump right into a role and try to get paid.

Inspiration & Contest

Today I have both a usual quote for inspiration for you guys, and a contest. The contest will be closed on Friday February 5th, 2009. The winner shall be determined over the weekend and will know by the end of the week.

'Reclining on the moss, replete and exquisitely sleepy, he argued, "Put your head on my shoulder." ' -Cass Timberlane by Sinclair Lewis

Take a few minutes and reflect on this. There are no meanings to this.

But what I want you to do, as an actor, is imagine how to best say this line while remaining 'replete and exquisitely sleepy'. Reflect on this.

Then I want you to make your vest video interpretation of this line, and send it to my email. It doesn't have to be professional (lord knows my projects aren't):

emperor@crimsonstarentertainment.com

I will select the person with the best response to this line, in my own opinion, and they shall be offered a free 1957 copy of the book. Subject of email should read: Sleepy Contest

As always though, take a look at my film.

Videos, when sent to me, shall become my property, and could possibly be used on this website.

"Had there been in White Fang's nature any possibility, no matter how remote, of his ever comign to fraternize with hiw own kind, such possibility was irretrievably destroyed when he was made leader of the sled-team." -White Fange, Part IV, Chapter I

What does it mean to be leader of the pack? Often times, you will be alienated by your success, whether you like it or not.

Is it worth it, to win? To get those roles?

As always, try taking a look at my movie.

Modelling Question

I've got an interesting question for you guys out there in Internet Lala-land.

Keep in mind, that althought Im young, (on the older crust of Generation Y) Im definately tech saavy.

Well, recently, I've been approached by my mother, and we've discussed representing one of my younger cousins as a model. I've been representing artists and entertainers for about a year now, and it would still be several years before this became a possibility.

However, my time in the Military, provided with other factors, have made me a little resistant. Im unsure if I want to represent a member of my family as a model. Im unsure of what thoughts I have about modelling.

What are your opinions? Would you want your sister or niece to be a model? Do you think, like some cultures (ie Arab, some Asian), that this is similiar to prostitution in many ways? I see it as a two-fold path, many models go on to be successful businesspeople who use their mind more than their bodies after the fact (Kathy Ireland). However, there are still the stories of exploited girls, and the eventual stereotype that some models become self-obsessed cocaine-using exploitative narcissists.

Again, Im unsure what to do.

Acting a Foolishly

Okay, so this one is a bit of a short story. But I think one of the more important things about producing a film, of any budget, length, and seriousness, is that you have a strong director. He needs to be able to manage all of the people involved in the shoot, and it is to his vision that you must defer when making a film.

He must be involved, at every level of production. He must obtain quality footage and performances, he needs to make sure that actors understand their roles and the plot as a whole, and he needs to make sure that the editing goes smoothly to turn the raw footage into something enjoyable.

Of course, this mentality is learned, like all other things. My first production "Four Roses" had alot of flaws in it, but what I can say, is that it was a great learning experience for me and all those involved.

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On Air Voice

So, what types of voice work do you like for narration? I'm looking for someone who might be interested in narrating a project for me. Looking for a female with a soothing/calming voice.

Welcome to Acting Out!

This blog is for those of you who dream about becoming an actor or screenwriter of some clout. I will introduce advice from the professionals, as well as information I have drawn from my own Guerilla Productions. For an example of what sort of things I've done, see my website, to your right.

Or you can view my latest movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YbWXbHcmtY