Acting and Modeling - How to Avoid Being Taken Advantage Of
Most people dream about putting their children into acting.
Why not? If you got what it takes to become the next Hollywood Superstar, then you might have a chance at a rewarding and lucrative career.
Unfortunately, many people have such an overwhelming desire for this industry, they often let it get in the way of commonsense.
This is where many of the companies claiming to be talent agencies come into play.
If you want to avoid being taken advantage of, then follow these Do's and Don'ts: Don't listen to the ads on the radio or television soliciting for talent Real Talent Agents will not advertise on the radio or television.
You will have to seek them out if you want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
I'm sure you have heard the radio announcements advertising for talent searches being held at one of the local malls in your area.
After you audition, they tell you that although your very talented, they would like to improve your skills by putting you into one of their acting classes.
Usually, there is a nice price tag attached to it anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000.
Don't pay a lot of money for "Head Shots" There is no need to pay for expensive photos or as it is known in the entertainment industry, "Head Shots".
Once you get in touch with a real talent agent, they will refer you to a reputable photographer who knows what the industry looks for in photos.
Do get in touch with a reputable talent agent A reputable talent agent will sit down with you and conduct a personal interview.
He/she will be looking to see if you really have what it takes to become an actor or model.
They will also tell you what you can expect from them and the industry itself.
They will ask you if you have any head shots.
If you don't, they will provide you with a list of reputable photographers who are familiar with the industries needs.
Do listen to yourself If you believe you are being taken advantage of, then listen to yourself and back out now.
Most of us have a voice in our head that tells us when something is wrong.
Some experts in psychology will tell you this is based on life experience from things that have happen to us.
However, we try to justify to ourselves that this person knows what they are talking about therefore they must be telling the truth.
Just remember one thing if you remember any of this at all - Don't let your desires get in the way of commonsense.
Why not? If you got what it takes to become the next Hollywood Superstar, then you might have a chance at a rewarding and lucrative career.
Unfortunately, many people have such an overwhelming desire for this industry, they often let it get in the way of commonsense.
This is where many of the companies claiming to be talent agencies come into play.
If you want to avoid being taken advantage of, then follow these Do's and Don'ts: Don't listen to the ads on the radio or television soliciting for talent Real Talent Agents will not advertise on the radio or television.
You will have to seek them out if you want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
I'm sure you have heard the radio announcements advertising for talent searches being held at one of the local malls in your area.
After you audition, they tell you that although your very talented, they would like to improve your skills by putting you into one of their acting classes.
Usually, there is a nice price tag attached to it anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000.
Don't pay a lot of money for "Head Shots" There is no need to pay for expensive photos or as it is known in the entertainment industry, "Head Shots".
Once you get in touch with a real talent agent, they will refer you to a reputable photographer who knows what the industry looks for in photos.
Do get in touch with a reputable talent agent A reputable talent agent will sit down with you and conduct a personal interview.
He/she will be looking to see if you really have what it takes to become an actor or model.
They will also tell you what you can expect from them and the industry itself.
They will ask you if you have any head shots.
If you don't, they will provide you with a list of reputable photographers who are familiar with the industries needs.
Do listen to yourself If you believe you are being taken advantage of, then listen to yourself and back out now.
Most of us have a voice in our head that tells us when something is wrong.
Some experts in psychology will tell you this is based on life experience from things that have happen to us.
However, we try to justify to ourselves that this person knows what they are talking about therefore they must be telling the truth.
Just remember one thing if you remember any of this at all - Don't let your desires get in the way of commonsense.
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