New England

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

Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and if that matches with what is coming into the audition room.

Please email copies of the headshots (MAX 2) that are submitted the most to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation, by 7 p.m. the evening prior to the class. The class may not get through all headshots. 

If you have taken The Branding Workshop, please bring a typed copy of your branding sentence. It is not required that you take The Branding Workshop before you take this session.

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 2 - 3 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.

NOTE: This is a 3 HOUR class beginning at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

This 3-hour workshop is for members interested in learning how to build and edit their demo reel using Final Cut Pro X, a powerful video editing software that is currently FREE for those with a Mac. Apple is currently running a free 3-month trial. You can learn more here: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/trial/

In this workshop, you will use your own video clips to assemble and edit your own demo reel. You must have the software in order to participate in this online class.

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

Members must have the following prepared in a folder on their desktop:

At least 1 video clips in MPEG-4 (.MP4) or Quicktime (.MOV) format.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of a Mac.
• Desire and ability to learn to edit digital video footage using Final Cut Pro X installed on their computer.

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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.

Come and learn how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020.

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that meets online. The class begins at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

This three hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit images using Photoshop Elements 2020. Specific lessons include importing and exporting files, resizing images, correcting exposure, color correction, removing blemishes, and the use of layers within Photoshop. 

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

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of a Mac or PC
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020

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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.

When:  4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 11, 2021

A commercial demo -everyone's gotta have one.  Whether you are just getting started in VO, already have a demo, have a demo in progress or want some general pointers, this class is the place for you!  First, we'll go through some demo basics and then open it up to the group.  Come ready to talk commercial demos with the EIF VO Lab staff in a safe and encouraging environment.

Please note: This class will specifically focus on commercial demos only.

REQUIREMENTS

Please come prepared with questions on commercial demos.

You will be removed from the RSVP list if you have already taken this class. This is to ensure all VO Lab users 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.

When: Noon PT / 3 p.m. ET, Friday, March 12, 2021

Join the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for another Ask Us Anything with the EIF VO Lab Staff!  This time they will be discussing 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 us anything....about self direction!

REQUIREMENTS

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

You will be removed from the class list if you have already taken this workshop.  This is to ensure all VO Lab users have the 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.

Join the Filmmakers of WOLFWALKERS Director/Producer Tomm Morre and Director Ross Stewart for a virtual master class as they explain and illustrate a range of tried-and-tested animation techniques. This virtual in-depth tutorial will cover the basics of animation and character design. 

When:  10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST, Sunday, March 21

RSVP by Wednesday, March 10 and drawing materials will be provided and mailed to you ahead of the session. The whole family is encouraged to participate!

SYNOPSIS

In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

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• Deadline to RSVP for a drawing kit: Wednesday, March 10. 

Members who RSVP after this date will be able to attend the session but will not receive a drawing kit. Drawing kit will arrive by March 20. Members must sign up for a drawing kit (link on the event registration page) as well as RSVP to this event to receive a drawing kit and Zoom link for the live session.

• Deadline to RSVP to receive a screener: Thursday, March 18.

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.

Have you ever come across the word "hygge" in an audition or audiobook narration? How about all the weird slang these days? There are no pronunciations for some words in any online dictionary, so what do you do? This class will go over the best sources to use for audiobooks and auditions as well as a few tips and tricks for searching the internet a bit deeper. (Spoiler alert: no robot voices welcome.)

Please note: this class is strictly informational.  No reads will take place.

REQUIREMENTS

This class will begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET and last roughly 1.5 hours.

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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.

Since last March, thousands of live music professionals, tour crew, songwriters, producers, engineers, performers, and support staff were left unemployed as the pandemic devastated the music community. MusiCares was there to help, but the work is not done and the need is greater than ever.

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