You have acting skills and you go well on screen? But mostly you have a few hours available and want to earn some extra income? Then you should focus on the busniess of broadcasting. There are a multitude of opportunities for qualified people as well as for beginners simple. If you do not know how, or who to contact, follow this guide.
What are the extras?
Like the sets, the extras involved in the atmosphere of the film and enhance its credibility: in some scenes passersby take the subway, walking to the shops, or a war scene there are hundreds of soldiers lying on the ground. Often we see only a second or two and never recognizes.
What is the work of a set?
The set does not speak, he is content to be on a stage. Either it is stationary or moves. If say a replica set then it becomes a "silhouette", which corresponds to a different status and other remuneration. The task is often described as ungrateful for those trying experience. We have to wait for hours, and repeat the scenes dozens of times. Moreover, there is no guarantee that his scene will be kept mounting. On some shoots have extras like being treated like cattle. Indeed, stress camera crews and nervousness that orders can be quite prescriptive. However, it is also the experiences of real actors. Keep in mind that the extras are essential for the film, and in addition you are paid to do this.
Who can be a Extra (acting)?
Whether you are a small, large, old makes no difference. The productions are seeking as varied as possible profiles for the extras. Indeed order to be credible must passers reflect reality. If all the extras were top models, the viewer would find it strange.
Ideal for maximum contracts is to have a profile goes everywhere. Men of a forty year are also in demand.
According to the director scenes look for different profiles: a fiftieth not postulated a military extra, etc.
What are the qualities of a good set?
The key is to behave naturally in an environment that is not natural. Then you will learn on the job: do not look at the camera or the stars during the shooting, control its movements, etc.
schedules
Most offers will be part-time or half days. It is for this reason that most people do this activity in addition to another job. There are very few people who make a career in the numbers. Dilettantes think it's a nice way to earn some money while rubbing stars. There are a lot of students and people working at home. Sometimes also found comedians apprentices who wish to familiarize themselves with the environment and who are trying to save contacts to launch their careers.
Filming will start soon in general, it is not surprising to have to go on a shoot between 6am and 9am. Then the days last from a few hours to 9am on, with a one hour break for lunch.
contacts
You do not need professional photographs to submit your application. A single photo will suffice. Often it is free to be photographed in their offices.
To find a casting offer is simple, there are some great websites that offer hundreds of offers (Star Cast, Casting.fr, Paris-Casting.com). Just register and you will receive the latest jobs daily. Then attending the trays you develop your contacts and you will be notified the next shooting.
hiring
The castings are always held in the same way. First you apply for a position you like. Then the casting director will receive you and take your picture. It will then choose the extras with the director and will remind you according to the needs of the scene.
What salary?
Besides being funny for a living, working on a movie or a TV series can be extremely well paid. You will have the status of intermittent show and you will get paid by the hour, day or week. Meals are available if you are present at noon on the set.
Extra without costume get paid around 70 dollars per day.
Extras with suits: Between 90 and 150 dollars per day according to the film, according to the suit and especially if there is a special interpretation depending on the costume, such as having a military approach and interpret doctor in hospital.
false advertisements
Beware of paid advertisements and cans auditions. The golden rule is to never pay a single dollar to become listed.
You now have all the keys in hand to start your career. Demand has never been greater since the proliferation of TV series and channels on DTT, so enjoy!
What are the extras?
Like the sets, the extras involved in the atmosphere of the film and enhance its credibility: in some scenes passersby take the subway, walking to the shops, or a war scene there are hundreds of soldiers lying on the ground. Often we see only a second or two and never recognizes.
What is the work of a set?
The set does not speak, he is content to be on a stage. Either it is stationary or moves. If say a replica set then it becomes a "silhouette", which corresponds to a different status and other remuneration. The task is often described as ungrateful for those trying experience. We have to wait for hours, and repeat the scenes dozens of times. Moreover, there is no guarantee that his scene will be kept mounting. On some shoots have extras like being treated like cattle. Indeed, stress camera crews and nervousness that orders can be quite prescriptive. However, it is also the experiences of real actors. Keep in mind that the extras are essential for the film, and in addition you are paid to do this.
Who can be a Extra (acting)?
Whether you are a small, large, old makes no difference. The productions are seeking as varied as possible profiles for the extras. Indeed order to be credible must passers reflect reality. If all the extras were top models, the viewer would find it strange.
Ideal for maximum contracts is to have a profile goes everywhere. Men of a forty year are also in demand.
According to the director scenes look for different profiles: a fiftieth not postulated a military extra, etc.
What are the qualities of a good set?
The key is to behave naturally in an environment that is not natural. Then you will learn on the job: do not look at the camera or the stars during the shooting, control its movements, etc.
schedules
Most offers will be part-time or half days. It is for this reason that most people do this activity in addition to another job. There are very few people who make a career in the numbers. Dilettantes think it's a nice way to earn some money while rubbing stars. There are a lot of students and people working at home. Sometimes also found comedians apprentices who wish to familiarize themselves with the environment and who are trying to save contacts to launch their careers.
Filming will start soon in general, it is not surprising to have to go on a shoot between 6am and 9am. Then the days last from a few hours to 9am on, with a one hour break for lunch.
contacts
You do not need professional photographs to submit your application. A single photo will suffice. Often it is free to be photographed in their offices.
To find a casting offer is simple, there are some great websites that offer hundreds of offers (Star Cast, Casting.fr, Paris-Casting.com). Just register and you will receive the latest jobs daily. Then attending the trays you develop your contacts and you will be notified the next shooting.
hiring
The castings are always held in the same way. First you apply for a position you like. Then the casting director will receive you and take your picture. It will then choose the extras with the director and will remind you according to the needs of the scene.
What salary?
Besides being funny for a living, working on a movie or a TV series can be extremely well paid. You will have the status of intermittent show and you will get paid by the hour, day or week. Meals are available if you are present at noon on the set.
Extra without costume get paid around 70 dollars per day.
Extras with suits: Between 90 and 150 dollars per day according to the film, according to the suit and especially if there is a special interpretation depending on the costume, such as having a military approach and interpret doctor in hospital.
false advertisements
Beware of paid advertisements and cans auditions. The golden rule is to never pay a single dollar to become listed.
You now have all the keys in hand to start your career. Demand has never been greater since the proliferation of TV series and channels on DTT, so enjoy!