How to Begin an Acting Career
First impressions are lasting impressions.
In show business, the first impression can sometimes be the last impression. Producers, directors and casting directors are busy people. The deciding factor in giving an unknown (or even an experienced actor whose opportunities have been limited) a chance to read for a part is often based on first impressions.
Always have professional pictures of yourself, and be ready to show them without apologies or explanations. Your graduation picture won’t do, nor will glamour-gimmicked photos of the type displayed in night-club lobbies. The pictures should show you: some, headshots showing a fair range of moods; others, in various types of wardrobe.
Have extra prints of each picture. Your interviewer may want to keep one. Make certain that your name, address, phone number and vital statistics are written legibly on the back of each photograph. Don’t be misled into thinking that the pictures he rejects are “no good.”
Have a neatly typed, short outline of your background, qualifications and (if you’ve ever appeared anywhere, in anything) your credits.
Be honest. Don’t invent non-existent credits. You’ll only identify yourself as an impostor, a charlatan, or to use show-business terminology, “a phony.” “Any casting director can spot a phony every time” is a show-business axiom. If your only credit is a single appearance in the chorus line of a high-school operetta, say so. Everybody has to start out somewhere.
Perhaps your teacher will give you a card stating your credentials. Some teachers and coaches periodically give the not-so-fully-established actor a card stating how long he has studied and what, in their opinion, he is capable of doing at that time. These cards help the actor in getting interviews and protect the teacher, or coach, from false claims by overeager job seekers, who claim to be a client of theirs after one lesson.
Some of the first questions you’ll be asked are:
“Tell me about yourself.”
“What have you done?”
Tell the truth. If you have no film, say so. If you have no professional stage credits, say so.
However, there is a way out. Almost every casting director will help you. Ask for a chance to read for him, or to audition a scene you have already prepared. He’s looking for talent, and he’ll usually give you a scene, if you don’t have one. You can take it home, study it, then come back and do it for him. If he likes the way you do it, he’ll indicate the next move for you.
He may not need you today, but he will remember you tomorrow. He’ll remember how you read, how you handled yourself, and whether you were able to live up to your claims. He casts something every day and he knows better than anyone that there is a definite place for the well-trained beginner.
At the present time, all professionals must belong to at least one of the organizations in the “four A’s.” The four A’s are the Associated Actors and Artists of America. There are more than four now, but they are still called the four A’s.
Among them are AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), SAG (Screen Actors Guild), Equity (Actors’ Equity Association), AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists), AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists) and SEG (Screen Extras Guild), which is devoted primarily to the interests of people appearing as general atmosphere in motion pictures and in filmed television.
Under the Taft-Hartley law, a newcomer is allowed thirty days after his first professional performance before he is obliged to join one of the professional guilds or unions. The one he joins first becomes his parent union. There is a reciprocal arrangement among the four A’s that acts in favor of the performer who works in the various mediums under their jurisdiction.
When an interview is over, leave. Don’t drag it out, wasting the interviewer’s time – and yours. If you’ve left pictures, or a list of credits, with the interviewer, tell his secretary on your way out of the office. Give her an extra word of thanks when you say goodbye.
Most of all keep trying and never give up.
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Interested In A Full Sleeve Tattoo Design?
Have you been considering getting a sleeve tattoo? Or possibly just wondering why sleeve tattoo really is? Well very basically a sleeve tattoo is any tattoo design that covers a large portion of the arm. Sleeve tattoos can come in a variety of sizes from a full sleeve a half sleeve and even a quarter sleeve all depending on the size. Getting a sleeve tattoo can be a big commitment and should probably not be done without proper and careful consideration first. If you are thinking about getting sleeve tattoo you want to carefully consider the design, the amount of time that it will take, and the amount of money it will cost. Below you’ll find some suggestions and ideas that will help guide you in getting the sleeve tattoo or at the very least inform you about sleeve tattoos.
Why is it called a sleeve tattoo?
Some of you might be wondering why they call a sleeve tattoo and how it is different from regular tattoos? Typically sleeve tattoos are done on arms can also be done on the legs. They are any type of tattoo that fully covers this can so that little to no skin is showing through the tattoo. They’re often called sleeve tattoos because they look very some similar to wearing a longsleeved shirt. Fact, you have probably seen fake or full sleeve tattoos being sold on eBay and these are just the sleeves of a shirt with an intricate tattoo design.
Two ways to get a sleeve tattoo done.
Essentially there are two different ways to get a sleeve tattoo done. The first way and probably the most common way is that a person starts by giving individual tattoos. For example they like and a pair of lucky dice or a nice pinup girl tattoo on the forearm that later add a tribal tattoo the shoulder. Over time these individual tattoos will cover larger and larger parts of the arm eventually forming a sleeve tattoo. The second when the people go about getting sleeve tattoo is to come up with the full sleeve tattoo design first and then have the tattoo done over multiple sessions. Really there is no right way to go about getting sleeve tattoo design however many tattoo artists will tell you if you want to end up with a full sleeve tattoo that it is better to design first as one piece. These type of tattoos to look more coherent and cohesive at their design.
Whichever you choose careful consideration should go into getting a full sleeve tattoo design. Since this is such a large commitment of time and money you want to make sure that you will be pleased with the final result.
Popular Sleeve Tattoo Designs And Ideas
of course if you’re getting a sleeve that to an article at the time that you want it by all means go with that design. However, if you are still contemplating what you want to include in your design are the exact details of your design are some of the more popular ideas that people use with getting sleeve tattoos.
1. Tribal sleeve tattoos – when the most popular types of sleeve tattoos are tribal sleeves. These take large tribal tattoo designs and spread them out over the large canvas of the sleeve or full sleeve. These are often very popular ideas for guys as the bold strong black lines of a tribal design can look pretty cool. You are thinking about getting tribal sleeve tattoo design then you want to carefully consider the culture and the style you want. Many of the native cultures have very developed tattoo designs that have been carried over into modern tattoo art. For example, you can get a Maroi Tattoo design or possibly a Hawiian tattoo design.
2. Celtic sleeve tattoos – Celtic knot work tattoos often lend themselves to tattoo designs. The intricate nature of the interwoven knotwork could make a beautiful tattoo design. Often such a sleeve tattoos and so intricate you can include knotwork animals and even calligraphy into a full sleeve Celtic tattoo.
3. Floral tattoo patterns – there are many different floral patterns and can easily be adapted to the full sleeve tattoo. These are typically more delicate feminine nature but don’t necessarily have to be.
4. Traditional Japanese tattoo designs – another very popular theme for sleeve tattoos are traditional Japanese designs. The Japanese have a long history of tattooing and theme of the designs of koi fish, samurai, and cherry blossoms can often be interwoven to a very beautiful full sleeve tattoo.
Time, Cost and Commitment For Sleeve Tattoos
sleeve tattoos are typically very large and intricate designs which can take a long time to complete. Therefore they compete more expensive and require a great deal of commitment. So you might be wondering how much will sleeve tattoo design costs? This could depend on a variety of different factors such as the popularity of the tattoo designer, the type of design that you want, and if you decide to get a custom tattoo versus standard flash. All prices can range greatly and there is no set amount typically full sleeve tattoos can run between $500-$2000.
Typically sleeve tattoos are done over multiple sessions lasting about an hour each. Most full sleeve to designs can be done with about 20 sessions over 20 hours of total work. Depending on the availability of your tattoo artist as might be scheduled at one session per week so a full sleeve tattoo could take easily over 20 weeks.
You are considering getting a full sleeve tattoo you want to carefully consider the design in the tattoo artist. Spent some time before hand considered both these factors could play major role in your overall experience of getting a full sleeve tattoo. Try to find an artist does want to work with you and listen to your ideas and a design that you are happy with.
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Make an Educated Decision – Tattoo Removal is a Long Process
Tattoo removal is a serious process and often tattoo removal takes longer than deciding to get one and which one to get. Before you make that decision, you may wish to learn more about what tattoo removal entails. Educate yourselves now and then make an informed decision.
A Little Tattoo History and Why Tattoo Removal
Tattoos have become a part of our American culture over the past few decades. There is an estimated 10 million Americans that have at least one tattoo, and at least 44,000 tattoo studios in America. Tattoos are a great way to express yourself. Having a tattoo may have seemed like a great idea at the time, but things change. We find new loves, new jobs, and new tastes. So if the remnants of your past choice of tattoo no longer compliment your present, its time to think about tattoo removal.
One half of all people with tattoos have considered removing them. Besides the obvious reasons of removing tattoos for career enhancement, there are other reasons why many people elect to remove tattoos. As skin ages, tattoos tend to fade and deform. A tattoo that once was shown with pride may lose its attractiveness and, in some cases, even become an embarrassment. Even a change of weight can change a prized tattoo to something less than appealing.
Here are a few things that you should know about tattoo removal, before you get the tattoo:
Laser Tattoo Removal
-Lasers can get rid of most tattoos without scarring.
-It will take 6 to 12 laser treatments to completely remove a tattoo.
-The toughest body parts to remove tattoos include the ankles, hands and fingers.
-Older tattoos with less colors are easier to remove.
-Lasers, surgical excision, and dermabrasion can all be used to remove tattoos.
-Laser removal of tattoos can actually be a bit painful.
Removing a tattoo is no easy process and an important point that people should understand BEFORE getting a tattoo. It is much easier to get the tattoo than to remove it. Here are some of your tattoo removal options:
Tattoo Removal Options
-You could get your tattoo covered by a new tattoo that may need to be around 50% bigger to effectively hide the existing tattoo.
-Laser treatment is the most common method. The process contains wavelengths of light are used for different pigments. The laser beam then passes through the skin and is absorbed by the ink. Once the ink breaks down it can be removed by the body’s lymphatic system.
-If the tattoo is too deep or too small for laser treatment, the skin with the pigment can be cut away and the edges sewn together.
-Dermabrasion literally rubs the tattooed skin away with an abrasive tool, over several treatments. If the tattoo is deep, a skin graft may also be necessary.
-Versapulse laser, offering a quick procedure for removing unwanted tattoos. This laser is a low energy laser which can minimize the risk of burning.
-Tat Gone ink removal. After several applications, some see a huge improvement.
Price of Tattoo Removal
Tattoo removal is definitely not cheap. A tattoo that costs $40.00 to have it put on can cost $4500.00 to have removed by laser, taking a year or more. Plus, it would leave a scar shaped like the tattoo that would not tan.
Tattoo Removal is a long process. Sometimes the process of tattoo removal is longer than the process of selecting the tattoo.
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Tattoo Machines – Get Under the Skin
Traditionally tattoos have been used for both decorative and spiritual reasons. The tattoo dates back to Neolithic times. Archaeologists discovered the body of a man they named ‘Otzi the Ice man’. His body was found preserved since his death circa 3300 BC and exhibited 57 tattoos.
In Samoan cultures men tattooed to signify an ascendance to a leadership role. In 1720-1870 Japan, tattoos were used to signify that the wearer was a criminal.
In recent times, tattoos have become increasingly popular. Once synonymous with bikers and gangs they are now popular with celebrities. Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, David Beckham and Britney Spears have all brought tattoos to the tabloid spotlight and as a result their popularity is booming.
If you are looking to get a tattoo then this article will guide you. Tattoos are applied by a tattoo artist. Typically these artists use an electronic tattoo machine. This machine has a needle on the end that penetrates the skin and leaves a trace of indelible ink a millimetre under the skin.
Tattoo machines have needles that can penetrate the skin up to 3000 times per minute. The needle pierces the top level of the skin called the epidermis and leaves ink in the dermis layer of the skin. This layer is more stable and it ensures that the tattoo will remain in place. The tattoo is permanent and visible through the thin epidermis.
Tattoo machines were invented in the late 1800s and have not changed greatly since. Tattoo machines typically consist of a sterilised needle, a system that supplies the ink through the needle, an electric motor and a foot pedal that allows the tattoo artist to control the speed of the needle.
The tattoo machine is reminiscent of a sewing machine and works in a similar way. Some modern tattoo machines have multiple needles depending on the shading and detail required.
The main source of concern when having a tattoo done is safety. A tattoo requires the skin to be pierced repeatedly and therefore there is a level of risk. Tattoo artists go to extensive lengths to reduce the risk of infection and disease.
Most of the materials used for the tattoo, including the needles, are single-use and re-usable materials are sterilised before each use. This is done by using an autoclave. This unit is typically found in a hospital and essentially boils or steams the materials. The autoclave is set to the correct temperature and for the correct length of time to ensure that the tattoo equipment is safe.
Choosing the right design for your tattoo takes time. Clients can design their own tattoos or work with the tattoo artist to create a unique design. There are also an enormous range of designs that can be picked from a selection in the tattoo parlour.
This selection is called flash and features popular designs, often including the latest celebrity offerings. Most artists use the stencil of the design to ink the outline, usually with black. They then spend time shading the image. After cleaning the area the tattoo artist will then add colour if necessary. The artist will then clean and bandage the area.
The tattoo will generally heal in two to four weeks. Tattoo machines cost in the range of 80-135 pounds and many are hand built. Heavy duty coils provide a machine that runs smoothly and most are fully adjustable. Some tattoo machines enable the artist to use them to add lines, shade and colour.
Most tattoo machines are made from steel, brass, iron or aluminium and can last for years. A good tattoo machine should come with a few relevant spares such as springs, so be sure to check with your supplier before you purchase.
If you are new to tattooing then starter kits are available for around 200 pounds and include everything you need. Please note – I would strongly recommend purchasing some practice skin before you go to work on your mates!
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