Do You Know All of These Audition Terms? | Acting Tips for New Actors

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If you want to know how to audition, the first thing you need to learn is the terminology. The last thing you want to do is show up in a casting director's office and not know what they are talking about when they say things like "cheat to the camera" or "Jim will be your reader". This video is a list of the 20 most common terms you will hear at an audition. Make sure you know all of them! That's my audition advice for the day!
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@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Learn how to CRUSH your next audition with my FREE Audition Preparation Cheat Sheet: www.actingcareercenter.com/cheatsheet

@lamarbrown3531 3 года назад

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@lamarbrown3531 3 года назад

You should have a video where you do all of that

@lamarbrown3531 3 года назад

Script reader APP to help you get the words and dialogue and more

@YEMIODE 2 года назад

please sir, how do you use an IMDbPro?

@michaelssemmanda4763 3 года назад

I MUST SAY U R THE MOST HELPFUL PERSON I WOULD WANT TO MEET

@samyentertainment3086 3 года назад

For real!!

@tiffanynixon4979 2 года назад

My 14 year old son is taking acting classes and has a passion for the art. He is determined to make this his career path. He is definitely talented, and we support him fully… but after watching a few of your videos, I’ve already told him he needs to start watching them because there is such rich information! Thank you so so much for putting together these videos for all of us newbies 😊

@viktorbalslv6160 Год назад

Good luck to him!

@thegreatarcana3457 Год назад

Shoutout to you for supporting him. That’s awesome. I Wish him all the best!

@norathecatwitch3601 Год назад

We need updates

@hdhhdhf1261 4 года назад

Just started looking into acting and found these videos super helpful.

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Glad you found them helpful! Thanks for watching!

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Have you ever been caught off guard by a term you've never heard before?

@samyentertainment3086 3 года назад

All the time 😩

@X-ZIONTAIL 3 года назад

Yea

@boiyuta573 3 года назад

I was very sheltered so basically every single cuss word XD

@UnscriptedWithMissbeckey Год назад

Audition terminologies Headshot and resume- professional headshot with resume on the back. 8×10 paper. Breakdown-project breakdown - everything about the project Character breakdown - everything about the character Audition size- sections of a script for auditions. Commercial copy- line said in a commercial Story board- for commercial Union status- project or performer Cold read- not given a character script before the auditions, they are given on site Slate- look in the camera lens and say name and height, age etc. Off book- whether you have your lines memorized Mark- a specific mark on the floor for you to stand Reader- person saying the opposite learns of your scene Framing- how much of you the camera sees you in the lens Take- one record and stop of the camera Blocking- how an actor physical moves in a scene Back to one- start over a scene Eye lines- where your eyes should be looking when filming Cheat to camera- angle your face and body so the camera sees more of you Self tape- a performer records themselves and upload for casting

@teammalto 3 года назад

u are now my main acting coach

@klwheeler1590 3 года назад

My son just started acting last year. He has booked two commercials , a feature film and a tv show pilot. I’ve watched so many of your videos and they have helped me to be a better Momager! Thanks so much, God bless & Godspeed.

@miketheknight7479 3 года назад

Damn!!! Your son is going places, congrats!

@klwheeler1590 3 года назад

@@miketheknight7479 I pray so! LOL Thanks Mike

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

That's awesome to hear! FYI - this is a book that I have seen recommended to Momagers like you: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013H6ZE68/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

@roverdover4449 3 года назад

Once the director showed me some pictures on his phone I should copy. A few minutes later, I asked to see those pictures again. Nobody understood... "What pictures? Why?" Someone finally got it. "Reference. Show him the reference" Ah OK. Now I'll never forget "reference". I'm an American in Korea, so there is some communication difficulty anyway.

@samyentertainment3086 3 года назад

I can’t thank you enough. I learned a lot with this video! I am just binge watching your channel and wondering why I didn’t find you sooner??

@kbmelody8 2 года назад

Can’t thank you enough for all the valuable information and tips! You Rock!

@sarahveeofficial4737 3 года назад

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for these information 😁

@mrfrederick759 3 года назад

I am so grateful I came across you and your page!!!! I can't express how much of a help you are! I am enrolling in the Houde school for June online and I am so excited!

@strongerwithcaroline8406 Год назад

Only just found your channel and fab advice. So well organised and presented too. Thank you !

@HondaImpossible 2 года назад

Thank you so much!! So helpful, thank you!!

@seangauthier3901 2 года назад

These videos have been so helpful as I prepare for my first auditions and self tapes. Thank you so much!

@theanimalchannel5828 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video, I’m gonna take acting class soon and this is very helpful

@yunusquddusofficialactor 3 года назад

thank you going to LA in August taking insane leap of faith. love your videos. smile

@drphill77u 2 года назад

Good stuff every video has so much important content on it keep up the good work.

@AlexCitroen-zt8xv 10 месяцев назад

Ty so much for all this info, I wish I had found this channel earlier in my humble journey!

@obettamicheal4357 3 года назад

I have actually been searching for a great tutorials online like these, you have really done justice to all questions i have always wanted to ask. I'm super excited thank you so much sir.

@jeanpierremusica 3 года назад

Wow!! What an amazing video, super informative, I took lots of notes!...after watching this I feel more comfortable about going to an audition. Thanks!!

@amr.Khalifa 2 года назад

you are the best man!

@melanieb.6580 2 года назад

I’ve just stumbled onto your page!!! This is wonderful information!! All the questions I have, you are presenting in an organized, detailed way. They are a perfect length too!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

@gwen3779 11 месяцев назад

I’ve often wondered what these different terms meant… so helpful. Would love to see a continuation video on more additional acting and technical related terms. Thanks!

@darlabottom-Actor 3 года назад

Thanks for the videos. I'm getting back into acting after a 20+yr hiatus, so I'm glad to learn all these things 😊

@patrickfranklin9661 Год назад

Thank you so much,Kurt!!... appreciate the info

@hammerdownwithsledge1707 2 года назад

Love these , thank you so much

@BESTPublishing 2 года назад

Kurt you're so helpful with all of your information. Just like you I pay it forward may you continue to be blessed. See you soon.

@breekwhal Год назад

This was amazing

@Standishcreative 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this!!!!

@wheatonfamily4075 Год назад

Very informative video!! Great job!

@megan-louisescott5095 4 года назад

I just want to say thank you so much Kurt. Your amazing, I am learning so much thanks to you. Sending love and light

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

You are so welcome and thanks for watching!

@september1135 2 года назад

thank you so much for this!!

@anastasias4925 2 года назад

thank you! these are awesome tips! I want to become an actor too and I'm gathering the information

@danicosmo7453 2 года назад

It's amazing how many people you have inspired with this channel. If your ever in my area in wiI would love to treat you to starbucks! Your videos are so interesting and I can see how much work you actually put into your channel while having a career also. So it's the least I could do lol.

@luxbrumalis5386 3 года назад

Thank you for all the information was really helpful

@mallikaparanjpe7415 День назад

Thank you Kurt that was great terminology you have explained. I am just stepping this field and no idea about anything. So appreciate you making these videos and posting them ❤.

@mayvee001 2 года назад

thank you soooo muchhh extremely helpful

@flowtennispro 2 месяца назад

great stuff thank you

@mommi3895 4 года назад

Awww, this was amazing!! Thank you so much, you’re the best 💓

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching!

@user-yz3or6cl8l 2 года назад

Thank you for the useful information

@abhisheksinghraizada1901 2 года назад

I love you and you are amazing sir you always give such great information ❤

@rachelfionerin4225 3 года назад

I love this videos this is actualy the video im looking for, thanks kurt.

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@jamespoule8813 3 года назад

Years ago, a prospective agent in an initial interview said off-handedly that she wasnt going to ask me for a monolouge. I just fell into the one I had in my back pocket... she was so surprised she wouldn't let me leave till I signed with that agency. Monologues are but a tool and it's good to have one (or two) in your acting quiver. But I agree, scene study should be emphasized more and especially early.

@emperornerofuentes539 3 года назад

You rock brother thanks you inspired me to go for it sir 🙏

@arthurmorgan5699 4 года назад

I was waiting for this😊🤙🏻thank uu

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Welcome!

@christopherlaing3759 2 года назад

Thank you very much you taught me alot God bless you always

@ninatan2957 4 года назад

Always helpful! Thanks! I learned several terms that I never heard before🤩. And solved my confusion about the meaning of ” breakdown”. What a wonderful day!

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@franciscocardenas5758 2 года назад

Got it! Thank you Kurt Yue 🙂👍

@dariar5506 4 года назад

That was really useful! Thank you for this video 😌

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@Lexuslilly 3 года назад

Very helpful thank you

@PaulShearman 4 года назад

I love your videos - great information and very professionally presented! Keep up the great work

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Thank you for the great feedback!

@LianaC 4 года назад

I love your videos, Kurt!!

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching!

@michaelahrinco79 3 года назад

This is awesome

@HelloJasso 3 года назад

I passed I know these - Should be coming to ATL trained in NYC - but currently in Texas Thanks for these videos

@shininbabu3795 4 года назад

I am fan of you ..You are just encouraging new ones ❣Full Support

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@arthurmorgan5699 4 года назад

So great sir... very helpful. however i love to watch your videos... thank you for keeping us motivated and helping beginers to look forward to a better future!!!😍😀😊

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!

@iamazole 2 года назад

Just watched a video of yourself from 6 years ago 😭 thank you for the content!

@ebenezer9178 Год назад

T H A N K Y O U SO MUCH!

@takeiteasy413 2 года назад

Love ur vedios & u a lot😘😘😘

@mekaylaarchives 2 года назад

tysm!

@ayushsingh789 3 года назад

Sir you are awesome

@fatumabalinda 3 года назад

This is very helpful, thank you Kurt Yue

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@davidlanier2290 Год назад

First of all I really want to say thank you so much for these videos they are amazingly well done and very informative. Do you have any advice for people who are entering into the acting field in their middle age? My background is theater not film so not familiar with acting for the camera. Any suggestions for folks starting again but wanting to get into film?

@audreybrooks5217 3 года назад

I had heard most of these terms but even in the way he described something i already knew I felt like I learned something.

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@edahmwambazi5999 4 года назад

Thanks have learnt a lot

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

@joelb9219 2 года назад

Thank you for the videos they are so helpful! thank you so much I'm wondering if you have a video or could you possibly do a video on the proper way to slate. I've been told you should always smile at the beginning of your slate but I'm not sure if that's always appropriate? Thanks again really appreciate you!

@ActingCareerCenter 2 года назад

You should definitely smile in your slate if it is for a commercial audition. If the audition is for a movie or a show, you can decide whether to smile or not based on your character

@iaaronsharif 3 года назад

Straight value

@jenniferboht7240 11 месяцев назад

Can you a theatre vs film acting style video?

@nikoasalas5976 4 года назад

Love this video, helpful and clear as usual. 🙌 A little off topic but I wonder what your advice would be for someone just getting into the Atlanta film industry now, during this crazy time with the pandemic? I assume most things are on pause, but would you still recommended looking for online classes and places to self-submit video auditions? Or perhaps you recommend moving to Atlanta down the road because of a lack of work? Lmk, and really, thanks so much for all your work.

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

The pandemic is still evolving and nobody really has concrete answers right now so anything I would say would just be guessing on my part. Continuing to train via virtual classes is always a good idea. Self submitting to projects that are starting up is fine but if it is a non-union project, make sure to check if they are following all safety precautions. As far as moving goes, that's gotta be a personal decision for you. The lack of work is universal right now, not just Atlanta.

@warrencastro-diaz9711 3 года назад

Your comments are right on money

@yogeshsemwal5706 4 года назад

Thankx alot sir

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

@User91050 2 года назад

Hi! I love your videos. Unrelated question, but I live in Orlando FL. Do you know if that's a good area where a lot of acting projects are? I can't seem to find much online about the best cities for acting careers.

@griff4759 3 года назад

Love your content so far, just found this channel yesterday! One suggestion I'd ask for is to remove mouth clicks. It's sometimes distracting. Thanks!

@josettetaylor5176 2 года назад

Wow. This is so helpful. I know there’s going to be a point where this is old hat, but today it’s not! Thank you! See you in AGL

@user-lc8ks9ii2r 4 года назад

Thanks

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Welcome!

@annapedersonunger3785 4 года назад

Lots of these I’ve learned through theater the hard way lol. Can’t be afraid to ask questions, but definitely better to actually know what’s being said!

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Are there any theater audition terms (excluding musical theater) that aren't used i the on-camera audition world?

@annapedersonunger3785 4 года назад

Acting Career Center Hmmmm. First one that comes to mind is upstage/downstage etc. But I myself am only just trying to make the leap from theatre/musical theatre into film so I suppose I’ll find out! Also I’m assuming it’s not bad luck to say Macbeth on a film set! 😆

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

@@annapedersonunger3785 You're right! As someone who didn't grow up doing theater, I only found out about the Macbeth superstition last year 🤣

@annapedersonunger3785 4 года назад

Acting Career Center lol I grew up a dancer so when I started doing theater I made the mistake of mentioning The Scottish Play in a rehearsal and was met with many gasps and glares 😂

@lazarusyesthatsmybirthname3361 Год назад

I knew 12!!! Probably from when I was a kid actor

@priscillajeongmi1546 Год назад

just letting you know, I like your pineapple shirt hehe

@googlename364 2 года назад

I have a question about blocking: is blocking given as written direction or verbal direction or both (in an audition AND on a job)? Same for Commercial work?

@AliHaider-vb8qn 2 года назад

For me

@palesakgama97 21 час назад

❤

@ChulaMula02 2 года назад

Hi!! I had 1st audition with casting company.. tv1, tv2, vip... ?

@mountaindewey944 Год назад

Hoping To Be an actor myself looking for affordable acting classes where I live has been hard

@RicardoFilmsTM Год назад

Lol, in Australia (where I live) they are not allowed to tell you if it's a union or non-union project.

@damendouglaschristophermac5523 2 года назад

My reason for acting... Is to learn and understand ... Why lots things change for some people. And being able to remember past lives and why so many people all of a sudden have the same face.

@damendouglaschristophermac5523 2 года назад

... Hmm...

@bankolemovies9847 2 года назад

Do you have soft copies of this lessons

@YEMIODE 2 года назад

how do you use an IMDbPro?

@SlowedOutOfExistence 3 года назад

When you said "you can audition for a certain role then being offered another" or smth, you made me think about Sebastian Stan who audition for captain america but given the role of bucky because he had more of a dark presence or smth xD

@memistcentral2044 2 года назад

Also like how Tom Hiddleston tried to go for Thor but was offered Loki

@Ameeranasser83 9 месяцев назад

How much do you charge for coaching?

@WiLyO8 2 года назад

ONE

@ayushsingh789 3 года назад

Kurt sir I heard some people saying if we shift in us so we need green card and citizenship for work there it's real so please reply me

@ann_3-n6e 3 года назад

So I watched your video on how to create a professional resume, and that help a lot! But as I was watching this video, I was reminded of a question I had. On the top right side of your resume, it looks like there is a logo. If that the name of your agency? Or is that your contact information?

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Yes, I put my agency logo and contact information on my resume. You can put it on the top right like I did or below your name. It just need to be somewhere close to the top.

@lilie2829 4 года назад

I have a question, can an actor use a pseudonym instead of his real name?

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

Yep. many actors use pseudonyms, often called a "stage name". Natalie Portman, for example, is a stage name. Her real name is Neta-Lee Hershlag.

@LeviHeatonIII 4 года назад

Acting Career Center I did not know that. Lol Natalie’s name.

@Jadarius9524 3 года назад

@@ActingCareerCenter are we able to put our pseudonym names on our resume?

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

@@Jadarius9524 If you decide to use a pseudonym, you would use it everywhere, including your resume

@aspitube2515 3 года назад

@@ActingCareerCenter 🤯🤯🤯

@kearadurang 3 года назад

so i have a little question. Do you have to know all of your lines (for an audition) off book. Or can you just hold the sides during the audition? I'm sorry if that's a stupid question.

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Every audition is different and expectations are different depending on the circumstances. If you were given a 12 page audition and it is due in less than 24 hours, then they probably don't expect you to be off book. However, if you are given a 5 page audition and you have a couple days to work on it, then you are expected to be off book. Personally, I aim to be off book for 99% of my auditions.

@arise1668 2 года назад

What would "tail slates" be referring to? Thank you for the help! : )

@ActingCareerCenter 2 года назад

for a self tape audition, if they ask for a tail slate, that means they want your audition and slate edited together into one video with your slate at the end.

@arise1668 2 года назад

@@ActingCareerCenter thank you! : )

@nawsheenmuzamil3174 3 года назад

I have a question, don't call backs imply the positive confirmation of one's selection after an audition?

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

A callback is an indication of interest after the initial audition. It's a way of narrowing down the initial group to their top few choices.

@kearadurang 3 года назад

when you have to do 2 takes on an audition, do you have to react different on the second take or do you have to do the same reaction as in the first take?

@ActingCareerCenter 3 года назад

Yes, you should make different choices for each take.

@gertkryeziu1759 4 года назад

I have a question,in the cheat sheet you told us to play with the script so try different emotions so my question is in the script does it say how to react ?

@leilascupoftea2581 4 года назад

Nope, they never tell you how to react.😭

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

They may or may not tell you how the character reacts in the story. But you, as the actor, can also make the choice of how you want to react.

@gertkryeziu1759 4 года назад

Acting Career Center I have a follow up question when you are in the audition and you picked a certain reaction does the person who is reading the other lines go along or they look at you in a bad way because that is one of my fears in acting

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

@@gertkryeziu1759 I agree with Alannah's answer. Make a choice and commit to it. Don't worry about doing it "right" because there is no such thing. Everyone has a different interpretation. The purpose of an audition is not to show that you can read the mind of the director and know what he/she wants to see. The purpose of the audition is to show that you can act. If they want you to react differently, they will tell you. If they give you a redirect, that doesn't mean you did anything wrong.

@ActingCareerCenter 4 года назад

@@AlannahMarie thanks for your valuable input!