Intro to Film & TV- All Day On - Camera Intensive with Devin Shacket
THE PERFECT online session for actors wanting to pursue a career in FILM & TELEVISION.
This intensive introduces you to some of the many challenges facing an actor (both established and novice) working in film and television today.
This course has been designed for actors from all training backgrounds, who have little to no experience on camera. This full day introduction will demystify the audition process and provide the necessary tools to confidently audition on-camera. During the intensive, each actor will work one-on-one with the instructor, which allows for illumination and reversal of acting habits as well as correction of inefficient preparation techniques.
Additionally this course will include an industry Q & A, with a casting professional, which will answer any/all questions about entering into the film and television world as an actor.
This class will cover:
Industry Q & A: An overview of the TV & Film acting business: agents/managers, headshots, marketing, training, the importance of networking. All the steps you can take today to begin pursuing your career!
The nuts and bolts of on camera auditioning: quickly and effectively break down television and film sides, (both comedic and dramatic, co-star and guest star); working with a reader; the elements of a memorable on-camera audition; adapting existing acting skills to the medium of on-camera; making effective choices; finding vibrant physicality on screen; assembling wardrobe; understanding and taking direction; self taping; and entering/exiting a room. *Each actor will receive ample individual attention, and the instructor will meet each actor at their technical level.
Who Should Take This Class?
- Actors with little to no training or experience
- Actors who have been out of the industry/auditioning for a significant period of time
- Actors interested in making the leap from stage to screen
- Actors interested in transitioning from background to speaking parts
- Anyone curious about auditioning for film and television!
Our only requirements are curiosity, focus, respect for others, and a willingness to embrace new methodologies!
- Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.
- Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.
- Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to [email protected] at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.
- No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes: Class end time will vary depending on the number of actors and the scenes that are assigned. Registrants are advised to budget extra time, as class time may run over.