Acting in television commercials is a highly competitive business, but it can also be very lucrative. Whether you're looking for your first break or want to take your acting career to the next level, this book will give you an edge. Arguably the king of TV commercials, author Fridell distills four decades of experience in this comprehensive, humorously written guide that has been helping aspiring TV commercial actors since the first edition in 1980. This fully updated fourth edition explains how online and digital technologies have changed the industry and tells you everything you need to know about: getting a terrific headshot; writing a winning râesumâe; finding (and keeping) the perfect agent; honing the skills that every serious commercial actor should have; auditioning well and getting the job; and using the best online services for posting your headshot, râesumâe, and reel.--From publisher description.
Acting in television commercials is a highly competitive business, but it can also be very lucrative. Whether you're looking for your first break or want to take your acting career to the next level, this book will give you an edge. Arguably the king of TV commercials, author Fridell distills four decades of experience in this comprehensive, humorously written guide that has been helping aspiring TV commercial actors since the first edition in 1980. This fully updated fourth edition explains how online and digital technologies have changed the industry and tells you everything you need to know about: getting a terrific headshot; writing a winning r226;esum226;e; finding (and keeping) the perfect agent; honing the skills that every serious commercial actor should have; auditioning well and getting the job; and using the best online services for posting your headshot, r226;esum226;e, and reel.--From publisher description.
- Genre: Performing Arts, Business + Money Management
- Subgenre: Advertising + Promotion, Television / General, Acting + Auditioning
- Publisher: Three Rivers Pr
- Pages: 263
- Edition: Original
- Language: English
- Format: paperback
- Release Date: February 24, 2009
- Date Published: February 24, 2009
- Author: Squire Fridell