”Lights, Camera, ACTION!”

2021-01-28

“Lights, Camera, ACTION!” Does this phrase make you nervous, excited, tense or maybe even happy? This phrase, when taken literally, is about you on a set, ready to act, ready to create through your character. As an actor, there is no better moment than hearing that phrase. Really. We’ll talk about that moment and also dissect the phrase into the perfect metaphor for your acting and your acting career. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, the Podcast and video or Podio for actors! Introduction Sponsor mentions. Being on a mo...

“Lights, Camera, ACTION!”

Does this phrase make you nervous, excited, tense or maybe even happy? This phrase, when taken literally, is about you on a set, ready to act, ready to create through your character. As an actor, there is no better moment than hearing that phrase. Really. We’ll talk about that moment and also dissect the phrase into the perfect metaphor for your acting and your acting career. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, the Podcast and video or Podio for actors!

Introduction

Sponsor mentions.

Being on a movie or TV set

The waiting game
Feeling prepared; Recall the audition, breathe
Ready to work/constructive confidence
Re focus nerves into the right container

During the shoot

Multiple takes mean staying present
Don’t think more is better
Enjoy the rife (Why you wanted to do this in the first place)

It’s a Wrap

Professional courtesy
Exit stage right (don’t hang around)
Reward yourself/spread the word

The Metaphor:

Lights: Shine a light on where you are in your career right now

Camera: Know what tools you need to accomplish the goals. See the purpose

Action: Make a plan, forward movement is the right direction. How to get it done

Whether you are on the set or planning on being on the set, it is a matter of having then trusting the tools while you move forward with your acting career journey!

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