General principle acting - reincarnation. Reincarnation can be external and internal, the method of comprehending it differs depending on the technique used by the actor, school (for example, Stanislavsky or Mikhail Chekhov), factors of external interference in the construction of the role (work of partners, director, make-up artist, etc.). The working tools of the actor are also distinguished as external and internal.
External (technological) - make-up, costume, in some types of theater - a mask.
Internal (psycho-physical) - physical: body, plasticity and motor skills, voice (including diction), ear for music, sense of rhythm; mental: emotionality, observation, memory, imagination, reaction speed, the ability to improvise.
Acting art is a professional creative activity in the field of performing arts, consisting in the creation of stage images (roles), a type of performing art. theatrical performance, the actor, as it were, likens himself to the person on whose behalf he acts in the play. By influencing the viewer during the performance, a special play space and a community of actors and spectators are created.
The beginning of an acting or modeling career is unthinkable today without a professional portfolio. A series of successful shots creates the most complete impression of a person. The world of film and fashion uses visual images, and therefore an actor's or model's portfolio helps to determine how much they fit a particular format. Professional portfolio is our own advertising campaign for models and actors. How high-quality it is depends on their future career... A portfolio gives you the opportunity to show yourself to many employers at the same time. Thus, the chances of making a good career increase dramatically. A high-quality professional portfolio reflects all the best facets of a person's appearance, and also reveals him from the emotional side. For photographers, shooting portfolios of models and actors is a very demanding task.
A professional photographer clearly distinguishes between acting and modeling. Acting portfolio is a special kind of art. Here you need to be able to show the diversity of human forms and the richness of inner content, without which there is no good actor.
Casting for almost any role starts with looking at the photos. Therefore, those actors who have a professional photo portfolio are in a significant advantage over their colleagues.
For future and established models, a professional photo portfolio is a set of photographs of two types: a test portfolio and an artistic one. The test portfolio consists of photographs without makeup, taken in various angles and plans. The artistic portfolio consists of photographs with bright make-up, in original costumes and with an intricate hairstyle: here, on the contrary, the photographer and the model have complete creative freedom. Of course, a professional photographer tries to highlight the most attractive features of the model and make a bright accent on them.
Unlike a modeling portfolio, an actor's portfolio usually has less stringent requirements. The main task is to show the exterior, type and ability to enter a particular image. Almost every acting agency has its own requirements for the number and format of photographs. Usually it is 15-20 photos in 10x15cm format and several photos of 20x30 cm - the so-called application portrait. I did not notice any fundamental differences in the acting portfolio from the model portfolio. I would like to note that it is much easier and more interesting to work with actors, and this is logical. They are much more responsible and creative in preparing for filming and work on the set with full dedication. And finally. I got the impression that the actors are clearly saving on portfolios, guided not by the level of the photographer, but by the price.
In order not to be unfounded, I will give an example of an actor's portfolio. Actor Timur Burin, shooting time 4 hours. About 200 shots were made, 40 were selected, 20 of the best were printed in 20x30cm format.
Meanwhile, an actor's portfolio and a model's portfolio have different tasks. The specifics of creating an acting portfolio is to maximize the character and show an actor or actress in a cinematic or theatrical format. An actor does not have to be handsome, his strong point- charisma. And since it is an abstract quality, then the approach requires a special one. We know a lot about this, and therefore the acting portfolio filmed from us has a high chance of attracting the target audience.
In the process of filming the portfolio, the actor is directly involved in staging the scenes. He chooses the images himself, and we only implement his ideas. Such a concept as photogenicity has always played an important role in the life of film actors. However, this quality can only be determined with accuracy when viewing the footage. Good photos in a portfolio immediately remove the question of photogenicity. And here we are not talking about any technical trick, but only about the maximum disclosure of the potential of the actor's appearance, figuratively speaking. The quality of the pictures themselves plays a significant role in drawing up an actor's portfolio - it must be impeccable. The composition should be at the same high level. It is also important for an actor to show himself in various roles, since his skill lies, first of all, in the ability to transform. Moreover, these images should contrast with each other. The effectiveness and informativeness of the actor's portfolio is achieved exclusively by a variety of images. But there shouldn't be a lot of them. Usually three are enough. Photo sessions of an actor's portfolio can take place not only within the walls of a photo studio, but also on the road. Depending on the nature of creative metamorphosis, appropriate and most effective decorations are selected. The process is like filming a movie, and it contains the veracity of an actor's portfolio.
Creative ideas can be thought out in advance, but are often born on the spot. The scenes are carefully worked out, every detail is taken into account, even when you need to get the effect of a spontaneous shot. There are many nuances in shooting an actor's portfolio, and here clients can confidently rely on the experience of our professionals.
As for the portfolio of models, here the task is somewhat different. Appearance comes to the fore - it is she who is the strong point of the model. However, we pay a lot of attention to style, since the realm of the model's implementation is, first of all, fashion. A professional model's portfolio should consist of fashion shots, in every respect. Models who prefer to always stay in trend from time to time reshoot or expand their professional portfolios, is a normal practice. V Lately modeling agencies require snapshots of models without makeup - so-called model snapshots. Such pictures from life, without photoshop and makeup, pave the way into the world of big fashion. In these conditions, everything is exclusively in the hands of the photographer. The fate of the model actually depends on his skill and ability to work with light. As you know, modeling agencies are looking for new faces, but these faces should be not only real, but also fashionable. A professional photographer who takes a portfolio of a model, first of all, must know the criteria for selecting a modeling agency.
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Many people ask me: is it possible to make an acting portfolio from a minimum of photographs, but completely cover the needs of the acting portfolio?
Number of photos for the casting director.
Actor's portfolio in fact it is 5-7 good photos, but in order to select these very few photos that will shoot at the casting, you still need to take more photos. An inexperienced photographer has a lower percentage of such successful shots than experienced master so the time it takes to get a few good shots will vary depending on the skill and experience of the photographer. Good result it will be if out of 100 photos you can choose about 10 successful ones.
What the casting director should see.
A more or less uniform lighting scheme when photographing an actor's portfolio, showing well the features of the face and eyes, without deep shadows and excessive drama, photography good quality and a single format (usually 10x15cm or 2: 3 aspect ratio). It is advisable to make all photos on one background, depending on the lighting it will be in all photos from white, light gray to very dark. You should also not use a large number of fixtures, three, four is enough, and in some cases one is enough. The simpler and clearer the light for our brain, the faster we will see in this photo the main object of the acting portfolio: the actor, his eyes and the ability to feel. Depending on the emotional charge, the photographer himself will select the most suitable lighting scheme. Or rather, on the contrary, it will set the light in advance in order to direct the actor to the necessary portraits in the process. Do not forget that the acting portfolio is the result of the work of not only the actor, but also the viewer. In our case, a photographer.
The formula for a good acting portfolio.
After analyzing hundreds of acting portfolios that I made, and remembering what the actors themselves especially liked, remembering what I liked when I sat for hours at the directories of acting profiles and chose the types of people I needed (I adored a small number of portraits so as not to waste time, but these were rare cases when more was not needed), I have derived an almost ideal formula for the minimum acting portfolio for a beginner, and even more so for an already well-known actor.
So, the recipe for a minimal working acting portfolio is 4-5 photos.
- In one of the photographs you are with a normal expression on your face, you in it are just you. The look is clear, attentive. The face is clearly visible.
- The second portrait is a smile or even a laugh. Natural laughter caused by a joke of a photographer, or a smile when we remember the dearest person.
- A stern look, with a barely perceptible squint and clenched ruminants. It is better to make such a portrait in a half-spread making it thus dynamic.
- A strange portrait. If you want an experiment. This is usually the most unusual photo of the entire acting portfolio session. Such portraits are adored by students of the Moscow Art Theater named after A.P. Chekhov. A portrait like that, whether the casting director wants it or not, will make him believe in your ability to metamorphosis.
As an example, I decided to show a selection of four photos from one of the actor's portfolios. All photos were taken at the same time. Actor Yaroslav Minenkov. Very lively and emotional. Filming time 1 hour.
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Drawing up a good acting portfolio, namely, the competent organization of photography and the right choice of a professional photographer, sometimes presents a whole dilemma. Let's walk through the process of making an acting portfolio step by step.
An aspiring actor's portfolio should include two main elements:
a questionnaire describing the actor's abilities: vocal, choreographic ... The presence of education and stage experience is also assessed here (the main thing is not to forget any role, even if it was insignificant).
a set of photographs that reveal the type of the actor and his ability to enter the image (about 20 to 35 shots). As a rule, 20 photos are enough to understand the type of an actor.
How long does it take to shoot an acting portfolio?
Do not forget that a person who finds himself in an unfamiliar environment, despite his sociability and acting skills, needs a certain time to adapt. Especially when it comes to opening up as much as possible, entering the image. According to statistics, a person opens up after about the first forty minutes of photographing, and begins to loosen up around the beginning of the second hour. The optimal amount of time that needs to be spent on photographing an actor's portfolio is 2-4 hours. When photographing your first acting portfolio, you should not devote too much time to entering the image. It is better to concentrate on revealing the type in the photographs. Thus, at the first photo session, it is enough to limit ourselves to one or two images, and leave the embodiment and refinement of the rest for the next photo session.
The type of actor is the main element by which the selection for a particular role is made. Therefore, it must be revealed as well as possible. The director often pays attention to the proportions of the body and features of the face, look. Try to show it in as much detail as possible. The better you tune in to tandem with the photographer, the better the result will be.
What to bring with you to the photo studio?
A person's clothes can change very much, so it is necessary to bring several options for clothes (business, sports, evening, etc.). Clothes should be:
transformable (jacket, jacket, sweater) so that you can take off or put on during photography;
dim, there should be no large images so as not to distract attention from the model's face;
not soft (chiaroscuro in the photo will show all the flaws);
without small stripes in order to avoid the formation of moiré in the photograph;
select color in combination with hair (blondes absolutely cannot be black, brunettes - white);
textured clothing (corduroy, embroidery, embossed fabric, etc.) looks very beautiful in photographs;
it is better to refuse jewelry, metal buckles, large rhinestones;
evening dress for girls is welcome;
shoes with clean soles (so as not to stain the background) and with a closed toe.
It is necessary to take with you a cosmetic bag with powder a tone lower than usual, because under the light of the lamps, the face begins to sweat and shiny spots appear on the photo.
What makes up the portfolio value:
1. Work of a photographer and an assistant - at least 4 hours;
2. Work of a make-up artist (from 1000 to 5000 rubles, depending on the experience of the make-up artist and the time of work);
3. The work of a stylist who chooses images for shooting, takes, delivers clothes and accessories for shooting, helps with advice during shooting (from 300 to 450 USD). Costumes can be rented in specialized services (Ostankino, Mosfilm, Gorky cinema, etc. on receipt);
4. Studio rent.
Accordingly, the presence or absence of the services of a make-up artist and stylist depends on your desire and financial capabilities.
It is important to correspond to the image, the era that the model demonstrates, in other words, to grow into this role. And do not forget that the eyes in the portrait usually give out bad play, since the eyes are the mirror of the soul.
Another not unimportant feature of acting is to catch what note the photographer, designer, make-up artist, stylist and costume designer are working on, and look with them in the same direction. The joint work of professionals will certainly bear fruit.
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Things to look out for when sending an acting portfolio to agents:
In order for the portfolio to be viewed and approved by the casting dictors, you must familiarize yourself with the requirements for photographs:
Selection of photos. At the end of the shooting, 5-6 are selected best photos, brought in a graphical editor and printed in 10x15 format. All shooting is recorded to disk, with selected photos in Tiff format - 10x15 - 300dpi, the rest in Jpg - 10x15 - 300d
Photo background. Pictures should be taken only in studio conditions (on the street, at home - it is strictly prohibited);
Photo processing. You should not process photos in programs (for example, Photoshop). In the photo, you need to look natural and natural, it is with their real type that candidates interest their future employers;
Photo optimization. Pictures taken with professional technology are heavy. In an ideal situation, one file with a photo should weigh no more than 100-200Kb (kilobyte), and the entire portfolio should not exceed 1MB (megabyte). Heavy letters can suffer the fate of deletion even before the agents look. Therefore, file optimization is essential.
Sorting photos. The most successful photos are selected from one to three for each image and shooting plan. In no case should you attach several identical (of the same type) photos. In addition, you can send a couple of photos taken at the rehearsal in the theater or on the filming. It is also extremely unprofessional to send group photographs: with a colleague, family, a popular actor, etc. You should not send more than what is supposed to be.
Additional Information. To replenish the acting portfolio, it is advisable to make a demo video from films or performances with the participation of the candidate: 2-3 minutes, the most interesting scenes, or at least remarks. The agent will be able to really see and appreciate the personality of the model. This will be a big plus for selection. But if there is no video, you can make your own show-reel (2-3 minute story about yourself). It is better to upload the video to hosting and just place a link to the video in your resume.
How often do you need to update your portfolio?
children under 18 years old should be replenished at least once a year, because during this period of time the person changes noticeably;
adults - at least 2-3 years old, because wrinkles appear, the figure changes (alas, this unit is not constant), hairstyle, even habits can change dramatically over time.
Friends! Photo studio LUCKY moments in the framework of creating its own portfolio invites beginners (and non-beginners) actors to free services studio photographer to create an acting portfolio. You will only need to pay for the rent of a photo studio and the services of a make-up artist, if necessary.
Kuryatnikova Elmira, 09/30/2013
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Any self-respecting film company asks you to bring a photo when a child passes the casting. What for?
Photos are essential for smart people, professionals, casting directors, producers and directors to get to know your child. From the photo, in most cases, the photogenicity and acting parameters are determined by which the child passes at the initial stage of selection.
Photogenicity - the subjective assessment of the presence of external data favorable for display on a movie screen or photograph (Wikipedia)
If you do not have a portfolio, then any reputable film company produces photo samples immediately, on the spot. But it’s better to bring your portfolio with you, because you can win by bringing a photo of the child where he seems to you to look in a winning light.
And here you fall into the amateurish trap of not understanding which portfolio is considered an actor's. Most parents think the more and prettier photograph, the more chances of getting into the movies. This opinion is wrong. For an actor's portfolio, 5-6 photographs of 10x15 size are enough. In these photographs, a person should be photographed from different angles - large (face and eyes) 3 photos, 2 photos by the waist and one or two photos of a figure- full height.
Know And Remember! Those photos that are considered "supper" for admission to a modeling school or a modeling agency Categorically! Not acceptable for cinema. This is mainly due to photoshop and posed poses, due to which the child looks like a well-worn, pomaded doll. Such photos are not considered and go straight to the trash can. The next photos, which are also not considered - "Mukhtar and I are at the border." The child plays with the kitty, poops, swims in the sea, climbs trees with his friend Kolka, rests in the city of Essentuki, and it is mandatory against the background of the inscription - Essentuki.
Portfolios - photos of the child should be made on a neutral background, it can be plain curtains, a wall without pictures, and a "backdrop" in a photo studio. The color of the "backdrop" can be different, mainly black, blue, white, pastel colors. Make-up and make-up are categorically discouraged when photographing (only for creating images) as your child is "growing up and getting older", and it is the age parameters that are of paramount importance. Rolex watches and Swarovski crystals in girls' ears are not welcome, as well as various branded apparel with brands from Guchi, Versace in order to show the consistency of parents. The child should be dressed modestly, in calm tones, so that the director's attention is not distracted from the face of the applicant for the role. You must define several costume looks. Here are some of them - 1. "Home, everyday", 2. "Schoolboy-know-how", 3. "Hooligan-street bandota", 4. "Sportsman", 5. "Cool, packed major" Further images for the portfolio you can come up with yourself. When you or a photographer will work with a child, set him acting tasks in the process of shooting - to tell about the funniest episode in your life, to ask if he has ever been offended, has he ever been angry, his favorite dish, game, music, etc. e. During the story, the child will become "alive" "free" and this will allow you to take really valuable photographs for the director.
Do not bring 20-50 photos. The casting director won't have time to choose from this myriad of one or two. Bring 6 photos you like. The casting director will keep 1-2 for himself. Remember! Photos are not returned, they are needed for further work, so treat this as a gift to the film studio
Where to make a portfolio? Making an acting portfolio is an expensive process. Depending on the studio - agency and photographer, it costs from 2000 rubles. up to 15,000 tons on average in Moscow. Therefore, the first thing we offer our students is to try to make a portfolio at home, on your own. With good light and a camera, this is really possible at no extra cost. The main thing is to follow the recommendations described above. The last thing you should remember and know YOUR Baby is Growing! and for a good portfolio, it must be updated at least once a year. All success in getting new roles.
Best regards, thin Head of the Studio Actor V.M. Stukanov.
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Dear friends, I offer you a very interesting creative service. professional photography- creation of an actor's portfolios.
It consists of several parts, an important part is a selection of the photographs themselves, which reflect your essence, the essence of an actor. Typically, such a portfolio includes 25 to 45 images.
Usually, a director, for whom such pictures are essentially created, only need 30 photos to assess the stage capabilities and talent of the actor. It all depends on the professionalism of the director. It is not known which director will view the results of your acting portfolio, so it is better to have more photos to your credit. How long it will take to shoot it. It is necessary to take into account the factor that a person needs to get acquainted with a new environment for him, after which he will be able to open up. This usually takes about 20 minutes. On average, it takes 1.5-2 hours of a photo session to fully open up and get used to the image, based on this, the average duration of work on creating an actor's portfolio will be 1.5-2.5 hours.
If a model-actor is faced with the choice of whether to immediately act in a particular image, you need to take into account his work experience. If you are a beginner, you do not know how the image looks from the outside and how well you managed to get used to the role.
Therefore, if this is your first portfolio, then you should not focus on creating an image, concentrate on revealing your type. At the first photo session, it will be enough to try yourself in 2 looks, come home, give an assessment of your pictures, and decide for yourself - this or that role suits you, and shoot another series.
Actor's type and acting portfolio
The type of an actor is a particularly significant element by which an actor is selected for a particular role that is significant for him. And in this each actor needs to open up well and show himself.
If you decide to demonstrate your type, then try not to overdo it and not overplay it, it is very important to remain natural and just be yourself. It is worth showing your real feelings and emotions. Each director also evaluates the proportions of the body, the subtleties of facial expressions, gestures, and gaze. You need to reflect and convey these elements as well as possible.
Do I need to ask the photographer in everything (where do you need to stand, where to look, what image to choose)?
I do not really advise you to rely on a specialist photographer in everything; undoubtedly, the photographer will do his job and give all kinds of recommendations. But remember, when you come for an interview, and you need to go through a casting, then there will not be a person nearby who can give recommendations and guide you in everything. And when photographing an actor's portfolio, you should behave in about the same way, show initiative in everything. The photographer can give you advice and suggest in which light you will be more successful. It is necessary to establish communication and understanding between the actor and the photographer, and in this case the result will be successful.
What to take with you to the studio for work
It's best to take as many things as you can into the studio with you. The more clothes, the more choice and options for the image, respectively. Clothes should not be too flashy, the actor should first draw attention, and only then his outfit. It is best to try to avoid using various accessories when photographing an actor's portfolio.
Requirements
In the pictures of such a portfolio, you need to use a minimum of makeup and almost no professional processing. Pictures should convey and reflect specifically you and your essence. Such a collection of photographs should consist of a full-length photo, a half-height photo, shoulder portraits and close-up portraits. Portfolio photographs must be taken against the same background. Scattered light.
When choosing a specialist photographer to create your acting portfolio, pay special attention to his specialization so that he works directly in the studio. This will increase your chances of getting high-quality and successful images.
