Houston-Austin

Low Budget Contracts Made Easy!

1-2:30 p.m. PT / 4-5:30 p.m. ET

SAGindie is a FREE educational resource that assists independent producers with getting their films made at a professional level. Join the SAGindie staff for this virtual workshop and learn how to hire professional actors for your indie film. Topics that will be covered include:

• A guide through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process
• A breakdown of the details and costs of various low-budget agreements (Micro-Budget, Short, Ultra/Moderate/Low Budget Project Agreements)
• An overview of current on-set COVID safety protocols
• Best practices and helpful tips for indie producers

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Audacity is a widely used FREE DAW for Macs and PCs that is very popular in voiceover.  Knowing how to use more of its functions can advance your workflow and help you produce better audio recordings and ultimately help you produce better sounding auditions, voiceover demos, songs and other audio related projects.  This is important to your knowledge base and the concepts learned in Audacity 101 can help you with other multi-track recording software. Also, completion of Audacity 101 qualifies you to take Audacity 102, where you will produce a commercial with voiceover, music and sound effects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Join Details for VO Lab programs are usually emailed 1-2 hours before the program's listed start time. 
• Participants must be present for the entire program (4:30 - 6:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. ET).
• Previous experience with Audacity or other audio software applications is recommended.  If you have no previous experience with Audacity or other audio software applications, joining this class for exposure to it's capabilities and for information purposes may be an option for you. However, just know that some of the concepts may be difficult to understand. 
• Arrive to class with Audacity downloaded on to your computer and functioning properly before.  Download instructions and OS (Windows/Mac/Linux) compatibility are on the Audacityteam.org website. Follow the instructions on that site to ensure the software is working properly on your computer.  We will not be able to commit much time to troubleshooting download issues during the class.  Email questions to ashuford@sagaftra.foundation at least 24 hours before the start time of this class.
• Download Audacity FOR FREE by copying this URL into your search window: http://www.audacityteam.org/   

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Join On-Camera Lab staff member Zachary Fineman for a Q&A about all your on-camera questions and concerns, from self-tapes to home set-ups. Zachary, a filmmaker and actor himself, has had years of experience working with actors and has been working with our members in the LA local since the On-Camera Lab opened in late 2019. Members are encouraged to bring all their questions to the program! 

Program begins at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET

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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 for ways to improve your workflow, this program (class) is especially important for you. HaveTwisted Wave loaded onto your computer and ready to go, so you can follow along with the instruction, while gaining 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.

Participants must stay for the entire program (4:30 - 6:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. ET).

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 Twisted Wave basic 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., but with practice your skill with the software will improve.

To optimize learning and 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, 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.

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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 vocal dexterity to keep the dialogue sounding interesting, lively and conversational. It's a bookable skill that takes practice and focus. We will introduce concepts and direction that will help individual performances mesh to benefit the collective  read. This program is specifically tuned for performers that are new to dialogue voiceover and copy will be provided by the VO Lab.

REQUIREMENTS

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

Attendees must be present for the entire program: Noon - 3 p.m. PT / 3-6 p.m. ET

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Every actor has heard the expression, “you are enough.” It reminds us we do not need to “push” to express our own humanity in the work we do. Still, to be effective voicing commercials, it is crucial we learn the particular skills and technique necessary to bring our authentic selves to the copy in order to bring an ad writer’s words to life.  We learned the Music of the English Language long before we understood words. We sing it every time we speak, and it is at the heart of everything we do as actors. Connecting this music to scripted works is foundational to understanding commercial copy.

Join actor and voiceover artist Keri Tombazian in her two-day workshop where you’ll spend meaningful time refining new skills and connecting them to skills you already possess. Together, you’ll dive deep into the one thing which, once mastered, is a game changer: copy analysis.  You’ll immerse yourselves in everything from what it means to bring your authentic self to the mic, to how to connect with the music of the English Language and how to identify the writer’s intent, all in a space where everyone is valued.

Learn essential tools of the art - including copy analysis, decoding the spec, identifying point of view, body engagement, mic technique, and how these tools apply to each distinct setting.  

REQUIREMENTS

Attendees are required to attend each of the two classes (below) in this course.

Class 1: Friday, Feb.  11, 2022 from 4 - 7: p.m. PT / 7 - 10:00 p.m. ET
Class 2: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT / 2 - 5 p.m. ET
During this course the instructor will work directly with 12 performers. For performers that will not be working directly with the instructor, there will be opportunities to attend as Auditiors. Auditors are present for the instruction and can ask questions, but will not work directly with the instructor on excercises or demonstrations of the course's material.  

Add your name to the Waitlist if you see the Waitlist button.  SAG-AFTRA Foundation staff will email everyone on the Waitlist about RSVP and Auditor opportunities.

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Practice reading commercial copy and get helpful adjustments from the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's VO Lab engineer/booth director and your VO Lab peers. Be ready to offer constructive feedback and support the learning process. VO Lab workout groups are a great way to fine tune your craft and have some fun hearing different perspectives on your takes. Bring two (2) pieces of commercial copy that you want to work on. Copy should be 30 - 60 seconds long. This is a good way to work on commercial VO auditions, prospective demo copy or just to get some voiceover reps and practice in.

REQUIREMENTS

If you are completely new to voiceover, you must complete the VO Lab's Beginner Bundle: Introduction to Commercial VO Workouts class before attending The VO Lab's Commercial Workout. Beginner Bundle classes are posted at different times during the month just like other classes, so check the Program Calendar regularly and look for SAG-AFTRA Foundation email alerts on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Bring two (2) pieces of commercial copy/script that you want to work on.  

• Copy should be 30 - 60 seconds long.  If the copy has specs, include them, as well.
• Provide the VO Lab with a copy of each piece of commercial copy you will be using for the workout.  
• Copy should be in PDF format.  If a PDF is not possible, MS Word or transcribing the copy in email are options.
• Participants will receive an email on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 by 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET with instructions on how to send the copy to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

Participant must be present fior the enitire program  Noon - 3 p.m. PT / 3-6 p.m. ET

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SAG-AFTRA members will be waitlisted initially until their eligibility is verified and then notified when they are added to the group. Please make sure you understand the requirements and are able to commit to the on-going monthly schedule.

This group is meant for highly productive SAG-AFTRA members ages 65 and over who are looking to stay accountable in pursuing their professional goals. Members will report past and future monthly tasks, have access to peer-to-peer advice, share any knowledge they have gained, and have a partner from the group that they can connect with throughout the month. We hope to offer this select group of members the tools to excel in an industry where senior performers are often overlooked. Members are highly encouraged to attend all Small Group Sessions and several Casting Access classes before applying for this group.

The group will meet on the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. PST/ 1 p.m. EST for two hours. 2022 Meeting Dates: Thursday, March 3, Thursday April 7, Thursday, May 5, Thursday, June 2, Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, Aug. 4. Consistent participation is mandatory. By signing up for the March meeting you are committing to attend all 6 of the 2022 meeting dates. Further rules and requirements will be emailed to confirmed participants.

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Join the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for a Masterclass Conversation with Francine Maisler and the Casting Team behind Don't Look Up. The panel features casting directors Francine Maisler, Kathy Driscoll-Mohler and Molly Rose. This will be a 30-minute live Q&A on Zoom. This conversation will be moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performer's Programs for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and will not be recorded. 

When: 1 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022

Questions will only be taken in advance through Google Form Submission which will be provided alongside your registration information. Please submit your questions by end of day, Wednesday Feb. 9.

Synopsis: 

Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system. The problem — it’s on a direct collision course with Earth. The other problem? No one really seems to care. Turns out warning mankind about a planet-killer the size of Mount Everest is an inconvenient fact to navigate. With the help of Dr. Oglethorpe (Rob Morgan), Kate and Randall embark on a media tour that takes them from the office of an  indifferent President Orlean (Meryl Streep) and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill), to the airwaves of The Daily Rip, an upbeat morning show hosted by Brie (Cate Blanchett) and Jack (Tyler Perry). With only six months until the comet makes impact, managing the 24-hour news cycle and gaining the attention of the social media obsessed public before it’s too late proves shockingly comical — what will it take to get the world to just look up?!

DON’T LOOK UP is written and directed by Academy Award winner Adam McKay (The Big Short) and also stars Mark Rylance, Ron Perlman, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), Himesh Patel, Melanie Lynskey, Michael Chiklis and Tomer Sisley.

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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 1pm PST/4pm EST.

SYNOPSIS

This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using Facetime, Skype, etc.

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.