Tiff and Cam present The Official B*tches of Eastwick Thread Version 2.5- Page 40

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:14pm

Bad Kitz, bad bad bad Kitz.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:16pm

I don't know what they ask for film auditions. 3/4 shot seem to be the thing now... but a lot of people do the typical shoulders and up. I would also try to get a pic of you alone.

If you take a pic, for the love of God don't face the camera directly with your entire body (shoulders facing the camera), it will look like a mug shot. Try to have your body slightly angled and then face the camera.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:21pm

Good tips, good tips! Keep 'em coming!

What should I wear?? How heavily made up should I be?

[ShbrtAlley44]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:24pm

3/4 is always a fun idea.

Wear something without loud patterns, something that has a flattering neckline and will not detract from your face (do not wear a turtleneck, generally). Wear something that makes you feel comfortable. I used off-white and light blue in my shots... I wouldn't suggest pure white. Contrast is important. If it's a B&W shot, make sure you don't use a black background because your hair will disappear.

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:25pm

Hooker boots and matching makeup. That way they'll know you're willing to take one for the team on the casting couch.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:26pm

*writes down* Hooker boots...fishnets...take one...for...team...

What does 3/4 entail? Mid-thigh up? Should I make it B&W instead of color? Nik, can you send me that headshot you used to have as your avatar?

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:28pm

I help where I can, Tiffy dear

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:32pm

That doesn't mean I have to put out for you, does it?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:38pm

That silence worries me---Oh, Kitz! Close your legs and get OFF that couch!

Okay, I'm going to go hack out a resume now. This is so uncharacteristic of me. If my college friends ever found out, they'd think I jumped the couch.

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:38pm

O_o

Sorry Tiffy...you just aren't my type. I do think you have a beautiful personality. Maybe we can just be friends.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:42pm

It's okay. I think of you like a brother. Not a sister. A brother. I hope it's okay if I keep the ring.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:43pm

Try to look as much like you 'really' lood as possible. Casting doesn't want to be surprised when you walk in. (but in your case, they may want to be,). It's never a good idea to load up on the makeup-it shows in a headshot. The trend has shifted to 3/4 shots and now back to head and shoulders only. It usually doesn't matter much, but in your case you may not want them to see you're a fat fat fatty.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:44pm

So I take it I shouldn't lie too much about my weight? It's not like there's a big difference between 250 and 260 lbs anyway, right?

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:49pm

Oh now, you're lying right there!

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 2:56pm

Okay, so it's closer to 280. And I'm taking kilograms. Deal with it.

How much detail should my resume have? My only film/acting experience is high school plays & drama class, extra work and locations. Isn't high school acting a bit of a stretch? But it's really the only acting (non-extra) work I've had.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:03pm

In the beginning, we all pad our resumes. Include the high school stuff but you could always change the high school name to a regional theatre name. if you have to mention extra work, do not call it that. Extra work is not to be included on a resume (in fact, actors should never admit to doing it). Give your character a name and say it was "featured" or something like that.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:10pm

What, like "Concert-Goer #268" and "Dead Girl #5"?

Won't they be pretty vigilant in checking this stuff up? Vancouver's theatre community is pretty small, and so is it's film industry (well, the film industry isn't small, but there's a small group of people who get a lot of work). I don't need to provide my agency if I haven't been with them for, like, 5 years, right?

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:11pm

TIFF!
I really have no advice because I haven't a clue about acting and auditioning and resumes, but I just want to say that I'm so happy you're going for this! Don't underestimate yourself and go into it with confidence. I say if you're looking for things to fill up your resume, put whatever acting experience you have, even if that means high school stuff.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:13pm

No, Tiff, not concert goer 2886! More like uh, Jane, or some other name. They do not check. You can say you were in a film made to be shown on cable. You're waiting to find out when.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:16pm

Thanks, Claire! I normally have so much disdain for people who start those ubiquitous, "Audition Help!", "Headshot Help!", "Monologue Help!" threads - I don't want to become one of those people!

LOL, Jane. A film made to be shown on cable. "Yes, I had one principle role. It's supposed to be airing on Skinemax next weekend. Yup, that's the one."

[Marlene]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:18pm

This is really entertaining.

But you'll be surprised with what happens... atleast I got interesting results from the few auditions I've been at for hecks. Then again they were commercials, and filling out all the paperwork that my parent/guardian was supposed to, well... you'd be surprised.

From what I recall headshot wise, most people had shoulder up ones. (But what do I know, I don't audition on a regular basis.)

Wait, are you trying to do more than just extra work for this film, Tiff?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:21pm

Ideally I wouldn't be doing extra work, although frankly, depending on the hours, it pays better than production assisting does, and it's probably the easiest damn job on this green earth. So I'd be open to it, but my goal is to score a principle part or a stand-in/photo-double gig. Which will honestly mean losing about 15-20 pounds. And this isn't me fishing for compliments over my fat-fat-fattiness. I ain't Lucy Liu, and that's the body-type they're looking for in Asian women. It's a fact of life. Which means, alas, my Atkins trial will have to start today instead of March 1 like I'd intended.

[Marlene]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:28pm

C'mon Tiff, you totally want to take an aerobics class with me? Yoga? Kickboxing? Let's hit the track. My body will be in for a shock on Monday when my lovely coach will say please run a mile in under 9, or I'll have to cut you.

[Jane2]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:29pm

Tiff, we've all done extra work. But it isn't anything to mention when you're looking for principal work.

[mabel]

Posted: 2/20/06 at 3:30pm

Well, that's the body type they seem to want for just about anyone principle-wise, isn't it, Tiff? In which case, probably just about everyone on this thread could stand to lose 10-20+ pounds!

Updated On: 2/20/06 at 03:30 PM