| Most actors in Hollywood focus their efforts on landing | | | | there's no noise in the background. Doing the sound |
| roles on the biggest network series or in studio and | | | | right is the hardest part. |
| major independent films. But if you're not being cast in | | | | 4. Load the digital footage onto your computer and edit |
| the big projects - maybe not even getting the | | | | your movie. |
| opportunity to audition for them - then what can you | | | | If you don't know how to download your video, then |
| do? If you're willing to do some work and step out of | | | | read the manual or ask your friends to help you. Once |
| your comfort zone, you could get a headstart on the | | | | it's on your computer, it will be in a standard format |
| newest media format making news around the world, | | | | that you can edit using a free program like Windows |
| and that is making your own 1-to-2 minute movies for | | | | Movie Maker that usually comes with your PC. Now |
| the web and mobile devices. | | | | you have to edit your movie. Go to the Microsoft site |
| Although many actors say they "just want to act," the | | | | to learn all about using Windows Movie Maker. For a |
| reality is that, as an actor, if you want to make sure | | | | Mac, try this free video editor. |
| you work, you need to initiate your own projects. And | | | | You can also ask friends in your classes if they know |
| keep in mind, you probably already have lots of friends | | | | how to edit. Or get your editing/directing buddies to |
| who are also working on their directing, writing, and | | | | help you. Windows Movie Maker is made for home |
| producing careers. You can initiate putting a team | | | | use, so it is pretty easy if you sit down and follow |
| together to make these short films. Making movies for | | | | instructions. It's not the most powerful, but it will get you |
| the new media market is the easiest it will ever be to | | | | started. After you edit it in the software, you can |
| get yourself out there. | | | | export it to a format that can be viewed online. Find |
| This article is going to tell you what you need to do in | | | | the Export command on the software and follow |
| just five easy steps: | | | | instructions from there. |
| 1. Come up with a 2-minute short storyline and either | | | | 5. Upload it to various sites, like YouTube, Facebook, |
| write it yourself or get someone to write it for you. | | | | MySpace and your own website. |
| Chances are, if you aren't a writer, you know several. | | | | Once you make your film, then take marketing actions |
| In fact, it's very likely that there's at least one in your | | | | to get it seen. Start by putting it on your basic |
| acting class. Either on your own or with someone, | | | | networking places, like Facebook or MySpace. Tell |
| decide what kind of character you want to play, then | | | | people about it verbally. Email your friends about it. |
| write a simple, two-page scene. | | | | Post it on various video sites. You can start your own |
| 2. Find someone who has a digital video camera that | | | | channel on YouTube, for one. Although you won't get |
| you can use to shoot your scene. | | | | paid for it, you could start to develop a following or fan |
| The camera you use doesn't have to be high-end. You | | | | base by creating a strong persona. |
| can start with something that's lower-end and | | | | The most important thing is to get started. After you |
| easy-to-use. The most important thing is to get your | | | | do your first one, take what you learn and do another |
| first short movie done without worrying about it. You | | | | one. You might even get your team to plan on doing a |
| can learn as you go. | | | | series of these and who knows where it could lead. |
| 3. Shoot your movie in one room. Or possibly a quick | | | | Most actors sit and wait to get calls. To really give |
| interior and exterior shot of the same location. | | | | yourself a chance -you must initiate your own projects. |
| Keep it very simple. Shoot a Master Shot. Then shoot | | | | It's that simple. |
| it again in a Medium Shot or Close-Up. Make sure | | | | |