Casting Revealed

Name: Casting Revealed | A Guide for Film Directors
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A Guide for Film Directors

Hester Schell(Autor*in)

Michael Wiese Productions (Verlag)

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Erschienen am 6. April 2011

187 Seiten

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Hester's Perspective
Something About Her
Introduction
Chapter One: Save Money - Do It Yourself
Independent Market Share
How This Book Will Save You Money
Do It Yourself
Collaborate or Die
Anyone Can Make a Movie
Yes, But Is It Worth Watching?
Why So Many Films Don't Make the Film Festivals
Raise Your Standards
All About Editing
Inexperience Costs More Money
The Best Actors are the Right Actors
Technology Has Changed Everything
Prescreening Footage
The Headshot Submission Process has Gone Green
Saving Money Recap
Chapter Two: Your Directing Career
Better Casting Impacts Your Long-Range Career Goals
Shorts Can Be Your Stepping Stone
Where To Connect With Actors
Breaking Barriers: How To Talk To Actors
Blame the Media
Chapter Three: An Overview Of The Casting Process
What Are You Casting: Preliminary Considerations
Families and Lovers
Casting Is
Principal, Background Casting
Types Of Auditions
Open Calls
Appointments: Script Readings, Cold Readings and Improvisation
Callbacks
Casting Standards
Above All, Keep It Professional
Never Settle
Actors are Looking For You As Well
Agents are Looking for Projects for Their Clients
A great Script Will Open Doors
Casting Centers in the U.S. are New York City and Los Angeles
It's a Job Interview
Casting Is Not
Casting is Not a Party
Casting is Not About Your Ego: Get Over Yourself
To Union Or Not
Thoroughly Evaluate Your Decision
One Member Makes a Union Shoot
Experience Gets More Done
The Less Experience, the Longer Your Day
Questions For Homework
When To Start
Plan Ahead to Stay Ahead
What You Need To Start
You Need a Script
You Need "Sides."
Know the Window of Time You Plan to Shoot
You're Going to Need a Place to Hold Your Audition s
You Need Your SAG Paperwork Done
Reality Check
Chapter Four:Industry Standards
Actor Marketing Materials
Headshots
What Makes a Good Headshot?
Headshot Samples
Resumes
Reels
Why look for the standards?
Chapter Five : Acting - What Is It ?
Acting Defined
The Actor's Toolbox
Script Analysis: If It Ain't on the Page, It Ain't on the Stage
EXERCISE: Who Do You Like?
EXERCISE: Character Types
EXERCISE: Character Type Attributes
Acting 101 For Directors: How You Feel Is A Result of What You Do
Understanding the Craft: Where to Go For Help
Chapter Six: Timelines - When To Start And What To Do Before Jumping In
Announcements, Auditions, Callbacks and Contracts: AACC
Where To Hold Auditions
The Timeline Explained
Two Weeks from First Shoot Date: Rehearsals
One Month from First Shoot Date: Contracts
Six Weeks from First Shoot Date: Callbacks
Two Months from First Shoot Date: Auditions
Ten Weeks from First Shoot Date: Distributing Audition Information
Three Months from First Shoot Date: Preproduction Breakdown
Timeline Recap
Union Preparation Recap
Chapter Seven :The Casting Breakdown - Spreading The Word
Breakdown Elements
Homework
Sample Breakdowns
Breakdown Distribution
National
Local Or Regional
Social Networking
Flyers: Other Places To Put Your Breakdown
Press Releases
Contacting Agents
Who Represents Whom
Chapter Eight: Staying Organized
Workflow
Who Follows Instructions
Turn on Your "Flake Radar."
Managing Files
Confirming Auditions
Handling Rejections
Other Files
Creating Script Sides from Your Screenplay
Sign-In Sheets
Master Spreadsheett
Chapter Nine :The First Round - What You Need And Where You Need It
Preparations And Procedures
Provide Scripts in Advance
Make A Schedule
Setting Up
Allow Enough Time For Each Actor
Information Form
Keep Secrets
How Many Actors Do I See For Each Role?
Who Do I Cast First?
Cast Your Leading Actors First
Supporting Actors
Background Extras
Inside The Session
Control the Room
Casting Sessions are Job Interviews
Casting Sessions are Private
Memorized Sides
Using a Reader
Recording the Casting Session
Adjustments and Direction When You Have Something to Say
More Basic Dos and Don'ts
Do Expect Actors to Be Prepared and On Time
Do Expect Actors to Arrive With a Headshot and Resume
Nudity, Scars and Tattoos
Don't Ask Actors to Sign a Release Form For Audition Footage
Keep An Open Mind to All Potential and Opportunity
Ending the Session
Keep Track
Sorting the Session: Do You Need More Options?
Chapter Ten :The Second Round - Callbacks
Confirming Your Choices
Callback For Sure
Callback Maybe
Procedures
Set Callback Appointments
Test Your Communication and Directing Approach
Put on Your "Poker Face."
Sleep on Your Decisions
Chapter Eleven: Offers And Contracts
Union Contracts
Chapter Twelve: Don't Take My Word For It - Friends Chime In
Fast, Cheap, Good - Pick Two
A Little Help From Our Friends
Actors Do a Shout Out
Directors Do a Shout Out
Chapter Thirteen: Casting Directors - Do You Need One ?
The Job Defined
Job Tasks and Responsibilities: What Will they Do For You?
What's It Going to Cost?
Other Resources
Chapter Fourteen: So You Want To Be A Casting Director
Loving Actors
Outreach And Marketing
Industry Connections
Getting Started
Glossary Of Common Film Terms
The Parts Of Speech
Verbs
Nouns
Compound Words
Financial Terms
Common Phrases
Bibliography And Resources
About the Author

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