What Is Your Acting Type

YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHARACTER - IT'S YOUR PRODUCT

One of the basic premises of all marketing (a fancy word for selling) is the USP. This stands for Unique Selling Proposition. For instance Avis "Tries Harder," or Pepsi "Hits the Spot."

I like to promote an idea to actors, called the UCP or Unique Character Presentation.

Beat the casting directors to the punch - decide on your "type" yourself. Learn the basic types - and how they are sold - and then choose what fits you best.

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How Many Consider Their Profession Acting

Question: I am doing a project for my school. I was wondering if you had any way of telling me how many people consider their profession acting? or related to acting? Do you know where i could find demographics like that? Any help would be deeply appreciated. --Amanda

Answer: Hi Amanda,

I would start with SAG. That's the Screen Actors' Guild. Their website is http://www.sag.org. A little research with SAG can give you an indication of how many professional actors are registered members of SAG, the professional actors' union.

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Golden Globes 2008

Yes, another award season is upon us (even if the Writers Guild of America strike is still on). As you know, the Globes are awarded for fine achievement in both film and television, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press.

I'm not terribly impressed with the (film) nominations, although "No Country For Old Men" was a brilliant cinematic piece that should be studied by actors and filmmakers alike. I'm also a huge fan of "30 Rock" and hope they sweep every category they are up for.

Some interesting nods: Animated Feature puts Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie against the guys behind The Simpsons Movie. As much of a Seinfeld fan I am, The Simpsons will take it home.

How great to see John C. Reilly nominated for a role like Dewey Cox?! Gives all of us comic actors plenty of hope. It's about time Judd Apatow, the guy behind movies such as The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Super Bad gets some industry recognition.

Most difficult category? Best Performance By An Actor In A Television Series - Comedy or Musical puts 5 heavy weights against each other, including Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Ricky Gervais (Extras) and Steve Carell (The Office). Tough call.

Feel free to give your thoughts via the quick and easy form below... and the nominations are:

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Actor Pay Rate

Minimum Pay Rates for Actors
by ActorPoint.com

The information provided here is provided as a guide or reference only. You will need to contact your local SAG office before entering into any contract or agreement.

You're pursuing your dream as an actor. You took classes, got your headshots, kept your resume up to date, networked with the right people, auditioned for a film with pay(!) and you landed the role! After your initial excitement of landing the role wear's off, you get doubly excited that you have a pay check coming your way for doing what you love.

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Actor's Guide to Getting a Great Headshot

Take Your Best Shot: An Actor's Guide to Getting a Great Headshot

So you finally decided what you want to be when you grow up. One of the first steps you need to get your foot in the door and your name in lights is a great headshot. Here are some easy tips to help you get your best shot.

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How To Become An Actor

The road to becoming an actor is not an easy one. I point this out off the top so as not confuse the idea of how to become an actor with how to become famous. In today's day and age, it is quite easy (perhaps too easy) to become famous. The fame achieved by uploading a quirky video on YouTube or auditioning for any of the dozens of reality shows can bring fame knocking on your door tomorrow. It will, however, be gone just as quickly. Finding ways to prolonging your 15 minutes of fame is not why you are here anyway!

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