Acting in Television Commercials for Fun and Profit, 4th Edition Fully Updated 4th Edition

by FRIDELL, SQUIRE

• ISBN13: 9780307450241
• ISBN10: 0307450244
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-24
• Publisher: Crown

Summary

The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Success Acting in television commercials is a highly competitive business, but it can also be very lucrative. Whether you're looking for your first break or want to take your acting career to the next level, Squire Fridell will give you the insider's edge. Arguably the king of TV commercials, Fridell distills four decades of experience in this comprehensive, humorously written guide that has been indispensable to aspiring TV commercial actors since the first edition hit the shelves in 1980. This fully updated fourth edition gives the lowdown on how online and digital technologies have changed the industry and tells you everything you need to know about: Getting a terrific headshot Writing a winning resume Finding (and keeping) the perfect agent Honing the skills that every serious commercial actor should have Auditioning well and getting the job Using the best online services for posting your headshot, resume, and reel You'll learn how to launch your commercial acting career andmore importanthow to sustain it and be successful.

Author Biography

Barry Geller is an illustrator and graphic designer who works in animation, advertising, and publishing. He owns and operates Geller Graphics, a design and illustration studio in Santa Cruz, California.

Table of Contents

Author's Note	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Before Your Talent Agent
Your First Headshot	p. 19
Your First Résumé	p. 36
The Publications and Poopsheets	p. 49
Your Knowledge, Performance Skills, and Training	p. 58
The Unions: SAG and AFTRA	p. 70
The Talent Agent	p. 86
After Your Talent Agent
The After-Agent Headshot	p. 109
Before the Audition	p. 122
The Waiting Room	p. 134
Acting and the Script	p. 141
The Audition Room	p. 176
The Callback	p. 194
The Job	p. 199
The Money	p. 228
The Life of an Actor	p. 243
Listing of SAG and AFTRA Union Offices	p. 250
Television Commercials Using Squire Fridell as On-camera Talent	p. 261
Acknowledgments	p. 264
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