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WHAT IS A CALLBACK TV commercials, a callback refers to the second round of auditions. When you’re called back, it means the casting director wants to see you again. However, landing the part isn’t guaranteed yet. During callbacks, adjustments may be requested, and you’ll have more pressure to deliver a solid performance and win over the casting team1. The factors considered for callbacks include: Looks: You should represent the client’s target market and physically match the character you’re portraying. Talent and Creativity: Your audition performance matters—be believable and bring something special to the role. Confidence, Personality, and Essence: These qualities should shine through in your slate and overall demeanor during the audition2. Remember, callbacks are a step closer, but the final decision is still pending! www.djssa.com

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You make a short film, it doesn't get into the festivals you wanted, you post it to YouTube then you get an email from Darren Aronofsky. That happened to Wesley Wang. I understand this is an outlier scenario, but it could be the beginning of a new trend. A few things that helped Wesley in making a successful short film. The two main actors had a combined Instagram following of 2 million. The film was made by Gen Z, about Gen Z, for Gen Z. He knew his story and his audience. However, the story feels a bit timeless too. I'm a 40 year old millennial, and I could see my youth in that film. He used Indiegogo to raise $15,000 then worked part time to raise nearly another $30K to get to his production budget of $45K. After the film didn't get into festivals he had hoped for, he sent it to producers and studios, but heard nothing back. So he decides to just post it on YouTube where it spreads and those same producers and studios are now reaching back out to him. The short film is now a proof of concept for a feature film. That is the next step in the journey. Wesley will write and direct a feature off of the story of his short film. At the moment studios are looking for new IP, new talent, and new ways to reach audiences. If you have a good story, that is told well, that reaches an audience, that can be the trifecta of content studios are looking for. Maybe they just like the story/IP. Maybe the just like your talent as a filmmaker. As Lucas Shaw mentions in the interview as well, like studios option books, magazine articles, and even podcasts ⤵ They are in the acquisition business. They want new material that will sell. New talent that can reach new audiences is even better. One last takeaway - in the interview Wesley says he made 21 short films before this one. Each time you make a short film you learn a lot and you grow an audience. If nothing else, hone your skill and grow your audience. Even if the studios don't come knocking - you can use that audience to earn a revenue and continue on your filmmaking journey. Instead of sharing the short film I decided to share an interview with Wesley as I thought this video would be more insightful and useful.

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I had the opportunity to audition for an Agency Showcase this week with 12 of the top-tier acting agencies in the film industry. It was an incredible learning experience. Here are the top three things I learned that I think are worth sharing. First and foremost, own your worth. No matter your background, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, there is a place for you in the industry. Stories encompass all members of society, and who you are is needed. So, don't be afraid to be yourself and own it! Secondly, play your type. I made the mistake of coming in with a theatrical piece because I've had great success with it on stage. But, I quickly learned that agencies want to be able to look at you and take your naturalness and put it on screen. So, I'm reallocating my focus to be a more authentic version of myself and learning how to bring that to my work. Lastly, the industry wants the best for everyone. They want you because you make them money. It's not a gated area where they only allow certain people in. Your natural self is unique, and your marketing tool. Be clear on your goals as an artist, and then take the necessary steps to get there. Remember, be confident in yourself and your abilities, play to your strengths, and go after your goals with determination. #filmmaking #actorslife #agencies #showcase

A Week in the Life of Emmy-Nominated 'Frasier' DP Gary Baum https://ift.tt/2fYNTaz Written by Gary Baum Since I Love Lucy debuted on CBS in 1951, the Multi-Camera format has defined the comedy genre on television. Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball created the format along with Karl Freund, ASC. Their original intention was to film the comedy series with 3 cameras shooting simultaneously in front of an audience. The successful format has endured for almost 75 years, with of course updated modern technology . Now we shoot with digital 4k format in 1:78 to achieve a 16x9 view, which is compatible for network and streaming delivery. With most studio audience shoots, such as Frasier, we use four Sony VENICE cameras with Panavision primo zoom lenses, maintained by my DIT. I shoot in S-log utilizing an on set LUT created by my Video Control operator. Since the comedy is shot proscenium style to incorporate the full effect of watching the entire scene without breaks, it affords the audience the experience of a theatrical performance and the actors with a live feedback that isn't available on other formats. Four cameras are blocked to capture all required angles; wide, medium, overs, two shots, singles etc. The cameras are constantly moving to predetermined queues which require different focal lengths and angles. A typical four minute scene can incorporate 40 to 50 shots. It’s a ballet of sorts, and quite the visual experience onto itself. Lighting for the multi-camera experience is a world onto it’s own. We must light from above without any lights on the stage floor to impede the camera’s movement. Every scene is lighted for four cameras, as we don’t have the luxury of lighting for multiple setups within a scene as with a feature or single camera TV. For a typical five day work week, the first production day starts with a production meeting followed by a table read, and usually a light rehearsal. Hopefully the sets are up and we can start our lighting. We start the “heavy lifting” of using our larger units placing them for cross back keys and to entrance points. We use fresnel incandescent units for their throw ability as these lights can be 20 plus feet away from the intended target. I carry custom engineered LED “Obie” lights on each camera. The second day is another rehearsal with a producer run through. At this stage, we can see the actors’ movements which then we can address with our smaller lights and some fill ratios. The third day, is rehearsal again, dealing with some script re-writes and actors movements with a final studio run through. At this point we can hopefully finish our broad lighting palate. The fourth day is the first of two camera days. All four cameras on dollies and or pedestals arrive for the director’s blocking with line queues facilitated by a camera coordinator. On this day we try to finish our actors’ lighting and polish our architectural lighting ie; practicals, sconces, etc. Many of these days we'll pre shoot a scen...

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