Dallas-Fort Worth

Pacific Time - 9:45 AM PST
Eastern Time - 12:45 PM EST

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that meets over Zoom web conferencing. It is specifically for Mac users.

Members will learn important skills needed to submit themselves for online casting, specifically, how to compress their videos, make basic edits, upload to dropbox, send large files via wetransfer and how to setup accounts and submit themselves on various casting web sites like Actors Access and Casting Networks. 

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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.

Pacific Time - 6:00 PM PST
Eastern Time - 9:00 PM EST

This class will include a Q&A and a prepared reading session with an experienced casting professional. Commercial copy will be sent to you the morning of the class. 

RSVP'D Actors will receive a ZOOM Invitation to participate the morning of the class. 

CASTING DIRECTOR BIO
Laurie Records (Casting Director, CCDA) has been working in the commercial realm since 2004. In 2009, Laurie launched her own company. While she casts all types of commercials, she has broadened her horizons to include casting web content for network television, television hosts, industrials, and dabbles in film from time to time. Recent commercial jobs include: Milk, Carvana, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Alfa Romeo, Nestle Toll House and SoFi. She also cast the new Movie Surfers for seasons 16-18, as well as online content for The Muppets. Laurie teaches a 4-week commercial class almost every month and attends Los Angeles theatre regularly.

REQUIREMENTS

You must have completed a Casting Access Application prior to registering for this class.

Please note that the 90-day frequency restriction applies to this workshop. Your last frequency-restricted workshop must have taken place no less than 90 (ninety) days prior to this event to be eligible to register

Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will receive a link inviting them to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be sent the link to join the 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.

Every Voice Over actor needs a VO demo. But which VO demo is right for you? How do you get started? How much does a good demo cost? A good VO demo can actually make or break you in the voice over industry.  Join Bryant Falk from Abacus Entertainment as he takes you through the demo making process and much more. 

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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 that's keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one othe 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 as many of you as possible. Questions from all levels of experience are welcome.

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

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class.

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 include a Q&A and a PREPARED READING SESSION with an experienced casting professional.

Actors will perform a MONOLOGUE that most appropriately represents them. Monologues can be from film/television. Monologues should be no more than 2 minutes long. This class will be meeting via ZOOM.

CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

Ani Avetyan is a casting director who worked on HELLCATS and THE CLOSER in the past.

Ani’s other casting credits include PRIMO, LEAVING BARSTOW, HOMECOMING, STALKERS, EMILY OWENS MD, HOLIDAY SPIN, SCHOOL AND BOARD, TRUST ME, TWENTY GOOD YEARS, MAJOR CRIMES, and many other independent features. Ani is currently casting LADY PARTS!

REQUIREMENTS

You must have completed a Casting Access Application prior to registering for this class.

Please note that the 90-day frequency restriction applies to this class. Your last frequency-restricted class must have taken place no less than 90 (ninety) days prior to this event to be eligible to register.

 Only those participants who have received a telephoned or e-mailed confirmation message from staff will receive a link inviting them to the session. Waitlisted individuals who have not received such confirmation will not be sent the link to join the class.

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.

A conversation about all things voiceover with respected voiceover agents Portia Scott and Pat Brady.

Moderated by Wendy Rosoff

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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.

Two or more voiceover actors tackling the same copy at the same time in the same recording space is an exciting proposition.  It requires good timing and the ability to literally read the vocal cadences of your partners, in order to keep the dialogue sounding natural, lively and conversational.  It's a bookable skill, that takes practice and focus. This program is specifically tuned for performers that are new to the idea of dialogue voiceover.  We will introduce concepts and direction that will help the teams working together, deliver reads that land in the pocket.

REQUIREMENTS

If you previously participated in a Beginner Bundle: Intro to Dialogue Voiceover, or Dynamic Duos: Commercial Workouts for Two (or Three), you are not eligible to participate in this offering.  Instead, look for our next Dynamic Duos: Commercial Workouts for Two (or Three) and sign up..   

This class is a gateway to our Dynamic Duos: Commercial Workouts for Two (or Three).  This program is intended for those that are not familiar with dialogue voiceover, that have not worked on dialogue copy and that have limited voiceover experience in general.  If this does not describe you, you are not eligible for this program.

A computer (optimal), tablet or phone (if applicable) with video capabilities and a microphone (USB, analog or computer mic).

A stable Internet connection (wired is optimal), as this program will be held on an online group/meet platform.

If you see a Waitlist button, add your name to the Waitlist.  You will be contacted if seated or if seats become available.

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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.

Join the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for another Ask Us Anything with the EIF VO Lab Staff!  This time they will talk about self-directing. Being your own director is critical to auditioning and in some cases now, even when you book the job.  So come prepared with questions about self-directing techniques, roadblocks you may encounter, how to get started and anything else about evaluating your own performances. This is a safe and encouraging space to ask anything....about self direction!

REQUIREMENTS

Actors with home studios and who are actively auditioning are encouraged 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.

This online class will provide feedback from an experienced casting professional. No more than 20 performers will be participating. 

When a new Casting Access Online class is announced, eligible performers RSVP to request a space in the class and are added to the class on a first-come/first-served basis. Confirmed participants will be notified by e-mail.

We will be holding a Q&A with Angela via ZOOM on Friday at NOON PACIFIC | 3 P.M. EASTERN. After the Q&A she will be sent your headshots to assign scenes.

The Q&A will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in.

Once you have received your sides, you will have until the deadline to rehearse, record, and upload a video containing your performance of the sides. You will upload the video using your YouTube account and email the video link. Finally, the casting director will review your workshop video and provided notes.

CASTING DIRECTOR BIO

ANGELA MICKEY is the Managing Director of Casting at LLCP, and has been with the company for over 18 years.  Angela heads up the independent film casting, as well as commercial, voice over and theater. 

Recent indie credits include Love Sick Love, 23 Blast, A Year and Change, Tower of Silence, and Doubting Thomas.

REQUIREMENTS

You must have completed a Casting Access application prior to registering for this class.

If you RSVP for this class you must be able to upload your video by 9 a.m. PST on December 10. DO NOT BE LATE. Those who have been seated by December 4th are expected to comply. You must cancel your reservation before December 4th if you cannot comply. 

This class is open to all actors with an approved Casting Access Profile regardless of location. 

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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 is open to all VO Lab Eligible performers that meet the Requirements.

Twisted Wave is an intuitive and affordable DAW made specifically for Macs.  If you have some working experience with Twisted Wave and are looking to expand your knowledge and understanding of its functionality or looking ways to improve your workflow, this program (class) is especially important for you. Bring your laptop with Twisted Wave loaded and ready to go, so you can follow along with the instruction, while gaining more hands-on experience.  This class will not focus on the iOS (iPad/iPhone) versions of Twisted Wave.

REQUIREMENTS

Twisted Wave is a Mac Only DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).  You will need a Mac for this class.

Some experience using Twisted Wave (or other DAW) is suggested. If you are new to the application, launch it and familiarize yourself with some of it's options (go to twistedwave.com and read the owner's manual) or look for online tutorials on the Internet before class. This class will provide an overview of Twisted Wave's functions and help you refine your workflow. For beginners, it may take some time to master the software.

To follow along, bring your Mac laptop (no iPads, no PCs) with a purchased or 30-day trial version of Twisted Wave , downloaded, functioning and ready to use.  This is recommended to optimize learning, but not mandatory. Get your copy of Twisted Wave.  The URL: https://twistedwave.com  If you have previously attended Twisted Wave 101 and already have the software downloaded to your computer, there is no need to download the software again.

Participants must be present for the entire program.

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.