Cinema

Learn how fittings work, who is responsible for the wardrobe, and why continuity is more important than your comfort on set.

Learn how raw footage is transformed into a final film, why scenes are trimmed or cut entirely, and how to handle the editing process as a professional actor.

From table reads to on-set blocking, learn what is expected of you at every stage, how to prepare, and why rehearsals are more critical than beginners often realize.

Lighting, sound, pace, and physical conditions differ wildly between a studio set and an on-location shoot. Here is how to prepare for each and how it affects your performance.

A short method for taking a scene apart the night before an audition: what happens, what the character wants and what stands in the way.

A detailed guide to decoding call sheet fields, the difference between call time and shoot time, and how to plan your day on a professional set.

How background work differs from an episodic role, when a line appears, and why the path from crowd work upward does not open for everyone.

A comprehensive guide to the film set crew: who to ask about your schedule, who handles your wardrobe, and who is in charge during the take.

Development, pre-production, shooting and post — when a project casts, when it is too late to apply, and why the wait after an audition outlasts the shoot.