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Alex Swenson has worked as an actor, writer and film editor for the past 15 years in New York and Los Angeles. She has created the website Acting School Stop to help young actors start an acting career.
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 Pilot Season Acting TipsPilot season is the four month period between January and April when networks cast and produce dozens of demo TV episodes. Some of these pilot episodes grow into new TV shows that traditionally air in the fall. This is also the time when actors from all over the country come to Los Angeles in the hopes of launching their career by landing a major role in a TV pilot. BBelow are some tips to help actors make the most out of pilot season and decide when is the right time to move to Los Angeles. Actor Headshots: Five Winning Secrets for Good HeadshotsAre you ready to shoot your actor headshots? If you've already picked a headshot photographer and have your wardrobe, hair and makeup all figured out, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your headshot photo session. Understanding Stanislavski Through Acting ExercisesStanislavski's acting technique has inspired all the major acting methods developed in America in the twentieth century, yet a lot of beginning actors still find it difficult to understand. For a quick look at the basics of the "Stanislavski system", here are four of Stanislavski's acting principles, each illustrated by a simple acting exercise. Acting Tips on Memorizing LinesRead these acting tips to know when you need to learn your lines and how to best memorize lines for auditions and acting jobs. This article covers different types of auditions and different approaches to memorization. Acting Reel Tips to Make Your Own Demo ReelHaving an acting reel is a really important part of marketing yourself as an actor, but it can be expensive. If you are familiar with software like iMovie or Movie Maker, you can make your own acting reel. Here are seven editing tips that will help your homemade acting reel look more professional. Method Acting: Understanding Strasberg's Acting MethodAre you wondering what method acting is all about? This article covers the basics of the acting method developed by Lee Strasberg and practiced at the Actors Studio by actors like Marlon Brando and Geraldine Page. Acting Techniques: How to Find the Right Acting Method for YouThere are so many acting techniques out there. How do you know which acting technique is right for you? Below are some quick pointers to make sense of it all and to help actors choose an acting class based on the type of acting training they want. Acting Schools: What Should You Look for When Choosing an Acting School?There are a lot of acting schools to choose from. As a beginning actor, how do you decide which one is right for you? Below is a checklist of 10 things to take into consideration when making your decision.
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