Category: 7 Ways

  • Confirmed: Using Fiverr for VO Is Not A Good Idea

    Confirmed: Using Fiverr for VO Is Not A Good Idea

    If you’re new to the voice over world, you’re probably looking to get any experience and make any amount of money to recoup the cost of equipment and training. You might have even posted your services on Fiverr, the site where anyone can get almost any task done for the paltry sum of $5. Well,…

  • The 10 Commandments Of Getting Booked Again And Again

    The 10 Commandments Of Getting Booked Again And Again

    You booked a movie or TV show. Great, I’m happy for you. The dream is alive and well and coming true. However! You’re only halfway there. You’re hired but the second you’re wrapped, you’re fired again. Your goal should be to get hired again and again. Repeat business is the lifeblood of any actor’s career.…

  • What It Means When Your Commercial Isn’t Airing

    What It Means When Your Commercial Isn’t Airing

    Recently I was chatting with a former student and she asked an interesting question. She shot a commercial, was paid for the session and a little usage, and then…nothing but holding fees. This happens quite a bit, but what does it mean? Here’s my explanation, but this answer only applies to union commercials shot under…

  • First Time On Set – Part 3 of 3

    First Time On Set – Part 3 of 3

    My previous two posts addressed what to expect when you’re booked as a principal actor on a film or TV show for the first time, and this post will wrap up the series as we dive into the process of actually shooting the scene. I really hope you’ve enjoyed this series. Comment below to let…

  • First Time on the Set of a “Chicago” Show – Part 1 of 3

    First Time on the Set of a “Chicago” Show – Part 1 of 3

    If you’ve never worked on the set of a big budget TV show, your first time can be super stressful. It’s hectic, there’s a ton of people everywhere and even more stuff to look at, and there’s all kinds of protocol actors need to be aware of. Watch the video of this post here: Once…

  • EAR Prompters – The Basics For Actors

    EAR Prompters – The Basics For Actors

    What is an ear prompter and how does it work? It’s an amazing tool actors have been using for decades, and it allows you to deliver your lines word for word, without holding a script, and with no memorization. Producers love it because it allows them to change the script right there in the moment…