How To Make Great Actor Clips (Skillshare)

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How To Make Great Actor Clips (Skillshare)

If you're an aspiring actor, you know you need a reel but you don't know how to go about putting it together if you haven't don't any professional TV shows or films yet. As a class project you will record a short acting or skill clip based on what you learned in the class and upload it for helpful feedback.

Karen Lampiasi is a NY based talent manager who has clients regularly booking major films and TV shows and shares with you:

  • What is the difference between a REEL and a CLIP
  • When you should use a clip vs a reel
  • Why knowing your "type" is crucial to creating the right material to get booked
  • What types of clips you should focus on
  • How long the clips should be and how they should be edited.

Even if you’re new to acting, you’ll find these simple and effective strategies will make it easy for you to successfully create clips that showcase your skills and help you book more jobs!

Project Description
Upload a 60 second acting, singing, dancing or special skill clip using the information you've learned in class. I will give feedback on any clips upladed.

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