Acting: The Art Of Body Language
The studio is at capacity, and the seats are full with students whose eyes are fixed on the performance that is taking place in front of them. “Body is the dialog,” exclaims Gregory Berger-Sobeck, owner and founder of Berg Studios of Atwater Village. In the middle of an intense scene, a student immediately adjusts her …
How to get a domain name and acting website for $10
It is essential that every actor has their own website, no matter how famous or unknown they may be. This is a very competitive industry and as an actor you need to make a name for yourself. It’s all about branding. A casting director is looking for someone who will bring something new to the …
A Crash Course in Integrating Social Media in Your Website.
I get quite a few inquiries about how to add social media badges to a website. To be sure, it is definitely important to have a link to your Facebook, Twitter and especially your IMDb account on your website. This is a crash course guide for only the most technically illiterate. I’m going to …
Top 3 Ways to Make Your Acting Website Stand Out.
1 – Use high quality images. You’d be surprised at how much of a difference the quality and size of your photos can make in your website. It separates the amateurs and the pros and greatly increases your chances of really getting noticed. Believe me, most casting directors don’t have the time or patience to …
How to Embed a YouTube Video In Your Site
I get this question a lot, so let’s lay it to rest right here! 1 – Grab the embed code. Make sure you check the “Use old embed code” box. 2 – Click the YouTube icon. 3 – Paste the code. You can change the size of the video here. I recommend you keep …
5 Things Every Actor Should Have
1 – Headshots The first thing an actor needs is a headshot. You need this, even if you don’t have an agent yet, because you can submit yourself on smaller projects until that time; thru sites like LA Casting or Actors Access. There are two basic kinds of headshots. The theatrical shot, which is used …
Great Acting Classes in the LA Area
Here’s a pro tip: polish up on your acting skills by going to acting classes! These guys are some of the top rated in the LA area and they’re here to help you. Berg Studios The reviews don’t lie! Berg Studios is a renowned acting studio taught by the legendary Gregory Berger-Sobeck. Definitely check these …
Beginner’s Guide to Acting: A Fine Resource
We recently came across a pretty fabulous online resource for actors just getting started in the business. We’d like to share it with you here, since it may prove to be highly helpful if you have any confusions about what to do. You see, when someone is just getting started in this particular field, there …
Beginner's Guide to Acting: A Fine Resource
We recently came across a pretty fabulous online resource for actors just getting started in the business. We’d like to share it with you here, since it may prove to be highly helpful if you have any confusions about what to do. You see, when someone is just getting started in this particular field, there …
How to Spend Your Money Effectively
Jessica Pettyjohn on dropping dollars: Actors commonly mis-spend their money on various things they think they need verses what they actually need. Here is a guide on what an actor needs, starting from the very basic to the more detailed. HEADSHOTS Any actor needs great headshots. This is what you need to provide to …