www.network99.com http://www.network99.com Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Creating Your Own Acting Website http://www.network99.com/2012/03/11/creating-your-own-acting-website/ http://www.network99.com/2012/03/11/creating-your-own-acting-website/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.network99.com/?p=11 Creating your own acting website serves as a great marketing tool for your acting talent. As we all know the internet provides a large potential market and it is the perfect way to gain recognition as an actor. Not only does a website display your talent and headshots but it also serves as your own marketing strategy.
When creating your own acting website, it is important to make it professional. The design of the site should be nothing less than professional. If it is designed poorly, it will not do you any good. Another thing that every acting website needs is an acting reel. Since you are acting, you have to show your talent. Make sure to avoid low quality videos. Flash videos are best and they are easy to upload onto your site.
Lastly, be sure to add professional headshots and your resume onto your site. Agents looking for new talent have to see your resume to see if you are an experienced actor or not. They will most likely check for references as well and call past employers. While building your acting site make sure to use search engine optimization (SEO) in order to be seen more in web searches.

]]> http://www.network99.com/2012/03/11/creating-your-own-acting-website/feed/ 0 The Pros and Cons of Acting Websites http://www.network99.com/2012/02/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-acting-websites/ http://www.network99.com/2012/02/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-acting-websites/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.network99.com/?p=10 There are numerous pros and cons of acting websites. While it is crucial that an actor sets up a website of their own, it is still vital that one goes beyond merely setting up a website profile.

As an actor, it can be helpful to host a website that includes pictures, videos and resumes. This will be your business card, which you can direct agents and professionals to. You can showcase all of your work, thereby increasing the chance of landing a professional job.

However, there are also a few cons involved with acting websites. It is still highly important that one meets with an agent or potential employer in person, as this will allow your personality to flourish. If agents only know your work from online, they may not get a feel for who you truly are. It is important to have a website to lead people to, but you still have to focus an equal amount of time on meeting contacts in person.

The videos on your website should consist of only short clips, which are enough to showcase your true talents. Choose the best clips of your various performances, and help to create a feel for the emotions you can translate across screen. With these tips, you will have the best acting website in no time.

]]> http://www.network99.com/2012/02/27/the-pros-and-cons-of-acting-websites/feed/ 0 Which Photos to Put on Your Acting Website http://www.network99.com/2012/02/26/which-photos-to-put-on-your-acting-website/ http://www.network99.com/2012/02/26/which-photos-to-put-on-your-acting-website/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.network99.com/?p=9 In your quest to become a serious and working actor, you have most likely turned to the Internet, social media and even the creation of your own web site to promote yourself and your skills. This is an ideal way for you to get your name, face, image, resume and even acting clips out to the masses in an expedited and cost effective manner. You do, however, need to make sure the items you place on your web site are those that flatter you in the most positive light.

When it comes time to upload and add pictures to your web site, you need to make sure that you include a wide assortment of pictures. This is especially important as head shots or face only pictures will not provide enough information about your look to those who may be intrigued or interested in working with you. You need a good mic of pictures. Include head shots, close up pictures of your face and best features, full body shots, action shots and even candid pictures to really showcase how photogenic you truly are. You should also make sure you have an assortment of clothing styles and trends represented throughout your pictures to add to your diversity that you are trying to convey through your pictures.

]]> http://www.network99.com/2012/02/26/which-photos-to-put-on-your-acting-website/feed/ 0 How to Post Your Acting Resume on Your Website http://www.network99.com/2012/02/22/how-to-post-your-acting-resume-on-your-website/ http://www.network99.com/2012/02/22/how-to-post-your-acting-resume-on-your-website/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.network99.com/?p=8 Posting an acting resume on your website will highlight your talents and help you to find work. Acting resumes should include every performance, commercial or screenplay that you have been involved in, rather your part was big or small. Include any other acting-related work you have experience with, including stage makeup, lighting and special effects or filming. If you have taken any theatre or acting classes in high school, college or at an acting school, include this information on your acting resume. You should also consider adding a list of references to your resume. These references could be other actors or actresses you have shared the stage with, producers or directors you have worked with and instructors who have taught you.

In addition to adding a resume to your website, you should consider posting regularly on a blog. Keep your viewers updated on any work you are currently doing, the locations of this work and big-name actors or directors you are working with. Interesting and informative blog posts will make you seem more personable to your readers and will give them an idea about your day-to-day life as an actor. Posting cast photos can also be a fun addition to your website.

]]> http://www.network99.com/2012/02/22/how-to-post-your-acting-resume-on-your-website/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Having Your Own Actor Website http://www.network99.com/2012/02/18/the-benefits-of-having-your-own-actor-website/ http://www.network99.com/2012/02/18/the-benefits-of-having-your-own-actor-website/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.network99.com/?p=7 The desire to become a professional actor is one that involves plenty of hard work and an attention to detail as you will need to promote yourself on an almost constant and continual basis until you reach a certain level of notoriety and fame. This takes time, and one of the ways you can work towards such a goals is being your own promoter and showcasing your talent to everyone.

You can add your resume to your website to list all of the prior acting jobs and even cameo performances you have to your name, as this is one way to showcase your talents. It is then important to use the technology available today to really pay tribute to your skills, as you can upload photos and video of yourself. You should make sure to have a wide range of pictures, from casual to formal; so you can really display your range.

The need to post videos on your web site is one of the best ways you can really show your acting skills to others. You need to make sure the videos you choose to place on your web site are the best ones you have and you can even record special clips specifically for your site as well.

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