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VO Lab programs and sessions are open to all SAG-AFTRA (and AEA) members and VO Lab Eligible performers that meet the requirements, regardless of your location or the VO Lab program's city of origin. 

Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. This 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, voiceover recording and editing demonstration using Twisted Wave software.

REQUIREMENTS

Participation in VO Lab programs is open to union members in good standing, regardless of your geographical location or a program's city of origin.

Join Details are generally emailed to participants approx. 2-Hours (if not sooner) before the start time of the program.

Check-in time is currently 11:45 AM (Pacific) / 2:45 PM (Eastern), but is subject to change.  If check-in time changes, you will be notified by email and you will be required to respond to that email for confirmation.

Attendees must be present for the entire 2-hour program, which is from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Pacific) / 3:00 PM - 5:00PM (Eastern) in order to receive VO Lab eligibility. 

Ability to log into the program with a camera equipped computer or other mobile/portable device with a camera. Program will take place using Zoom.  

Completed VO Lab Application.

Valid/Current SAG-AFTRA or AEA membership card.

Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

NOTE: This is a 3 HOUR class that meets over Zoom web conferencing. The class begins at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

This class is designed for members interested in developing and writing their own screenplay. During the first half of the class, members will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, including development of new ideas, dramatic structure, and character development, among other concepts. During the second half, members will learn screenplay formatting by using various software options, including Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter. 

This class requires basic computer skills. No exceptions. No materials are required.  

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This is a great time to get things done and you might have a question or two keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one of the Computer Lab's classes or trying to finish up your project or just trying to get a little confidence going, this is your chance to get help during this online forum where members will submit questions so that they can be addressed as efficiently as possible while at the same time helping the largest number possible. We welcome all questions from all levels of experience.

Once you have signed up, you will be sent a link to submit your question(s).

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class beginning at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that will take place ONLINE. The class begins at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

To participate, you must confirm the following:

1. You can participate using a desktop computer (Mac or PC). No smartphones or tablets. 
2. You have a reliable Internet connection (Wifi at home).
3. You can successfully run this Zoom*/audio test - https://zoom.us/test

* Zoom is a web conferencing provider which the Foundation will be using for its remote programming. It may require you to install some software which should be seamless.

This three hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit narrative projects (e.g. short film, web series) using iMovie. In this class you will learn all of the basics of how iMovie works by editing a short scene.

Please Note: This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are required. No exceptions. 

Requirements:

- An Apple Macintosh computer (desktop or laptop) with a current version of iMovie installed (latest is 10.2.2)
- Desire and ability to learn to edit digital video footage using Apple iMovie.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

All those RSVP'd to this program will receive both an online screener for INDUSTRY and a two-part Q&A with the cast: PART I: Myha’la Herrold, Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey and David Jonsson; PART II: Ken Leung, Conor MacNeill, Freya Mavor and Will Tudor. Moderated by Chris Ryan, The Ringer’s The Watch.

*This is not a live screening and conversation, you will receive both of these elements via email. You do not need to log-in at any specific time.*

SYNOPSIS

INDUSTRY follows a group of young graduates fueled by ambition, youth, romance and drugs, competing for a limited number of permanent positions at a leading international bank in London. The series gives an insider's view of the blackbox of “high finance” through the eyes of an outsider, Harper Stern (Myha’la Herrold), a talented young woman from upstate New York. INDUSTRY examines issues of gender, race, class, and privilege in the workplace as these impressionable young minds begin to forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sensory blitz of Pierpoint & Co's trading floor, where meritocracy is promised but hierarchy is king. Season one is available to stream on HBO Max.

The series stars Myha’la Herrold (The Tattooed Heart), Marisa Abela (Cobra), Harry Lawtey (City of Tiny Lights), David Jonsson (Deep State) and Nabhaan Rizwan (Mogul Mowgli) as "The Graduates” and Conor MacNeill (Artemis Fowl), Freya Mavor (Skins), Will Tudor (HBO’s Game of Thrones) and Ken Leung (HBO’s High Maintenance) as “Management.”

INDUSTRY is created and executive produced by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay; Executive produced by Jane Tranter, Lachlan MacKinnon, Ryan Rasmussen, David P. Davis and by Ben Irving for BBC; Co-Executive produced by Ed Lilly; Produced by Lee Thomas. Produced for HBO / BBC by Bad Wolf. Writers include Konrad Kay, Mickey Down, Sam H. Freeman and Kate Verghese. Directors include Lena Dunham, Ed Lilly, Tinge Krishnan, Mary Nighy.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Derive meaning and purpose from 2020.

Bring your calendar, social media, photos from the year, your journal, or anything else that you can review from the year. 

Keep an open mind to see 2020 in a new light! 

What were you grateful for? What lessons did you learn? What growth did you experience through the challenges of the year? What deeper truths did you realize? Who did you become in 2020? 

Set intentions for how you'd like to feel in 2021!

Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Time: Noon PT / 3 p.m. ET

SYNOPSIS

This class is aimed at actors who have little to no experience in working with audio and are just getting their VO careers started.  

EIF audio engineer Naava Feingold will go over basic audio recording terminology, give an overview of the key components of DAW’s (Digital Audio Workstations) and will emphasize the things you will need to know in your daily VO life including industry standards that should be adhered to.

This class will also act as a prerequisite to more advanced tech-oriented classes.

REQUIREMENTS

Basic computer skills and comprehension required.

This class will require screen/camera access as visual materials will be presented.

If you have previously attended this class, you will be removed from the RSVP list.  This is to ensure all members have opportunity to attend.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Time: Noon PT / 3 p.m. ET

SYNOPSIS

In this time of isolation, let's safely converge in cyber space to work on (arguably) one of the most fun types of commercial read: the partner read! In this workout group, participants will have an opportunity to work together on delightful commercial copy that requires multiple performers. Join VO Lab Engineer and VO talent Jennifer O' Donnell for feedback, fun and a sense of community!

COPY WILL BE SENT TO THE RSVP LIST BEFORE THE CLASS VIA EMAIL.

REQUIREMENTS

You will be removed from the RSVP list if you have previously attended this class.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

SYNOPSIS

This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel as well as covering the role of the reel and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools. This session will last for 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time. 

If you want your reel reviewed:

It must be no longer than three minutes.

Email your name and YouTube or Vimeo link (No CDs or files) to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation by 7 p.m. the evening prior to the class. We cannot guarantee that all submitted reels will be reviewed. 

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Click here for details and to RSVP

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

SYNOPSIS

Resumes are so much more than a statement of an actor's work history. They can also reflect an actor's personality, understanding of the industry, and their future potential roles. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.