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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How should I shoot my scene or monologue?
A: Always follow these basics.
1) You should be the only one in the scene/monologue. If it's a two person scene have the other person off camera.
2) Keep the camera still - use a tripod if you have one.
3) Make sure we can see your face clearly. When casting directors video tape actors for producers to see, they will often start with a quick full body shot and then slowly zoom in to the actors face. REMEMBER: WHATEVER THE FIRST SHOT IS, THAT WILL BE THE THUMBNAIL FOR YOUR VIDEO - SO DON'T HAVE A BLACK SCREEN TO START.
4) Choose a background color that makes you stand out and works with your skin tone.
5) The lighting should be on your face - NOT BEHIND YOU! When you do place the light in front of you make sure that what is behind you is not a reflective surface.
6) Make sure we can hear you. If someone is reading a scene with you (off camera) don't have them sit right next to the camera - they will be loud and you will not.
7) HAVE FUN! Play around with your scene/monologue and shoot if a few different ways from different angles, then choose the best one to upload.
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Q: What scene/monologue should I choose to film?
Q: Pick two scenes or monologues. One comedy and one drama to show your range. Choose material that shows your strengths. There is no right or wrong choice as long as you are creating a character that the viewer can engage with, and the scene or monologue can stand on it's own.
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Q: Why is Actinglink the best site for young actors to showcase their talent?
A: The team behind ACTINGLINK are experienced Talent Agents, Managers, Casting Directors and Producers who know how to market actors to their friends and colleagues in the industry. Our colleagues trust us to present them with well trained exciting new talent - for this reason not every actor is accepted on to the site. The actors that are on the site receive a great deal of attention from the industry. ACTINGLINK is designed for easy use by representatives looking to sign new clients and casting directors looking to discover new talent for their projects. Also, each video can be rated on and critiqued by industry professionals, giving actors feedback on what works and what may need work.
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Q: Can I really further my career through the ACTINGLINK Showcase?
A: Yes. Agents, Managers and Casting Directors attend reputable showcases in this business. Throughout their twenty years of success in the business, Michael Packenham and Carolyn Kessler have established impeccable reputations for finding and representing actors of the highest talent. Many actors have been signed from showcases and gone on the careers in Film and Television.
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Q: What talent agencies do you recommend?
A: The biggest agencies represent the movie stars and A list directors. These agencies rarely take on new talent:
CAA
WILLIAM MORRIS/ENDEAVOR
ICM
UTA
The midsize agencies will take on new talent but it happens more in New York than it does in Los Angeles - these include:
GERSH
AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
PARADIGM
BUCHWALD
INNOVATIVE
IFA
Smaller respected boutique agencies that will take on new talent include:
TALENTWORKS
ABRAMS
KOHNER
STONE MANNERS
METROPOLITAN
MICHAEL GREENE
GVA
PETER STRAIN
PAKULA KING
PANTHEON
SOVEREIGN
KAZARIAN SPENCER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GEDDES
GAGE GROUP
DEFINING ARTISTS
AEF
COAST TO COAST
BRS
DANIEL HOFF
OSBRINK
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Q: How do I prepare my video for uploading if I'm using Quicktime Pro?
If you're using Quicktime Pro, the following tips on how to export your video files will get you the best results when uploading and transcoding to www.actinglink.com.
QuickTime Pro:
File -> Export -> Export: Movie to QuickTime Movie -> Options
In the Options box:
1. In the Video section select the following:
* Compression Type: H264
* Frame Rate: 30
* Data Rate: Automatic
* Key Frames: Automatic
* Frame Reording: Unchecked
2. In the Video section click "Size": Dimensions: Set this to the original size of your video
3. In the "Prepare for internet Streaming" section: Select the "Prepare for internet Streaming" and choose "Fast Start" from the drop-down menu.
4. Once you've made all of these selections, click the "OK" button to save your preferences.
5. Add a title to the video file and click the "Save" button to save your edited movie. Head over the upload page and upload your video to ActingLink!
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Q: How do I prepare my video for uploading if I'm using Windows Movie Maker?
If you're using Windows Movie Maker, the following tips on how to export your video files will get you the best results when uploading and transcoding to www.actinglink.com. Note that saving a file with Movie Maker using the save command creates a movie project, not a finished movie. You must use the save movie file menu item.
Windows Movie Maker
File -> Save Movie File
1. Select "save movie to computer" wizard
2. Enter the file name and the location to save the movie
3. On movie settings, select "Best quality for playback on my computer". This should be a .wmv file and clicking next should start the conversion.
4. Head over the upload page and upload your video to ActingLink!
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