About the Lessons
Talent6 has put together a series of video acting lessons with some of the best acting teachers in the business. These lessons cover all the basics from creating a good headshot and resume to marketing for actors.
Headshot & Resume
Headshots and resumes are one of the most important tools you need to promote yourself in the acting business. In your first lesson you will learn easy key elements that help to make a GREAT headshot! From how to dress, to posing and framing ideas, and even where to find the right photographer this lesson gives you a great start.
Preview VideoTV/Film Auditions
Your fantastic headshot landed you an audition but now you have to nail it in person! This lesson gives you the keys to being prepared specifically for the role you are auditioning for as well as the dos and don't of how to act in front of casting directors. There are many people who can do the part they are trying to cast and with this lesson you can stand out and make yourself the right person for the role.
Preview VideoThe Audition Interview
When casting a role, some casting directors conduct an audition interview to get an idea of the person they are interested in for the part. Here you only have a few short answers to really let your personality shine through, which is what they are looking for. Lack of confidence and slanted self perceptions can work against you. This lesson dives into an exercise that helps you critically examine yourself in order to let the true you really come through on camera.
Preview VideoOn Camera Technique
Congrats, you got the role! This lesson is here to teach you the basics of on-camera technique so you can come off experienced and professional on set and make a lasting impression. Learn the common sounds and commands that you will hear as an actor, the secret of a close up, and the importance of hitting your mark. These simple tips will help you feel secure on set so you can forget about the camera and focus on your acting
Preview VideoTheatre Auditions/Monologue
Many actors get known in the film industry by doing theater productions, which many directors and producers love attending. This lesson goes over the differences between film and theater auditions as well as tips on how to prepare. A critical break down of monologues, from how to choose the right one for you to tips on how to prepare and perform, is also included.
Preview VideoCold Reading
Once you get a call back, it’s time for a cold reading in front of the director. This lesson will teach you proper cold reading techniques to best prepare yourself for your role. You will learn things like how to “get off the script” to learning how to follow stage directions.
Preview VideoActing Vocabulary
After all your hard work, you finally landed the job! Now you need to learn about acting vocabulary actors and directors use during rehearsals. This lesson will provide you with all the need-to-know vocabulary used in the entertainment industry once you are hired for the job. You will learn about what to expect at your very first rehearsal as well as learn the differences between phrases like scene objectives and character obstacles.
Preview VideoRelaxation Techniques
The key to good acting is relaxation! In this lesson, you will learn how to perform simple relaxation techniques that you can do at home before an audition. You will learn how to physically prepare your body with breathing and grounding techniques that may even seem a little too familiar. It’s back to the basics while having fun "relaxing".
Preview VideoVoice & Speech
Writers and Directors want to make sure words in a script are always clear and understood. This lesson will show you voice and speech techniques that you can practice to improve your annunciation and voice projection. These voice warm up’s can help your clearly articulate your performance.
Preview VideoThe Acting Secret
This lesson has an acting secret for you! The acting secret is a tool actors use to convey different moods and emotions in a scene. The secret is a fun and playful acting experiment to use when rehearsing a scene.
Preview VideoMarketing for Actors
As an actor, you are a business and it’s absolutely necessary that you learn how to market yourself! This lesson will provide you with a step-by-step guide to best market yourself in the entertainment industry. These marketing tools will teach you how to network and be professional in order to land you the job.
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