The easiest way to start an acting career is to shoot in advertising. For advertising, new faces are constantly required, and of the most different types - people of different ages, nationalities and types of appearance. For one or two days of shooting, it is quite possible to get a decent fee, the amount of which will depend on the frequency of showing the video in the media.
Necessary
- - registration with an acting agency;
- - photos for portfolio;
- - the presence of the Internet and access to classified sites.
Instructions
Step 1
Find and sign up for acting agencies. Make a high-quality portfolio that includes full-length photos and close-ups of a face. Photos can be amateur, but of good quality. Most often, images of benevolent, friendly, smiling people are successful. Your data will be entered into the general database, but in some agencies such services may be paid.
Step 2
Indicate on the agency's website your contact numbers, place of residence, experience in this kind of filming and other required information. Wait for a call with an invitation - if your type fits certain requirements, you will be invited to a casting for a commercial in the studio.
Step 3
Go to a dedicated classifieds site and watch for relevant posts. The largest number of potential employers gathers here and a variety of types are required. If possible, subscribe to the job postings.
Step 4
Having learned about the upcoming casting, try contacting the organizers to find out the subject of the advertising shoot. Sometimes the requirements for the actors are indicated directly in the ad, but it is better to find out more and more in detail. If you see that you are not suitable for the role, it is better not even to waste time and not hope to get it.
Step 5
If the ad requires your type, try to look the part. Most often, advertising requires smiling, optimistic people. Choose the right wardrobe - if you need the image of a business woman, put on a business suit, and for the role of carefree young people, a sporty style is more suitable.
Step 6
At the casting, you will only have a few minutes to get into character, so practice at home in advance. To create an instant vivid image, high precision of movements and facial expressions is required.
Step 7
Prepare right away that you will have to stand in line for a long time. Casting is often attended by advertisers, so try to demonstrate positive feelings about the product being advertised.
