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There are many differences between film and television acting and working on commercials or in a theatre. There are those who are classically trained that have studied Shakespeare but film and commercial actors come from all sorts of backgrounds.

 

Although you may want to star in a leading role, you will have to tirelessly audition for roles on soap operas, sitcoms or feature films – you never know what will be your lucky day. Just keep working on your acting skills through actual work experience and classes.

 

With a good online tutor, you will explore different characters, speech and projection, plus the hugely testing but rewarding improvisation skills.

 

Can you learn both theatre and film acting together?

 

Many consider the theatre to be more prestigious than film and TV acting but working on a movie or TV show can be more lucrative. A stage actor may have to work on their craft for years before he or she can be the lead in a successful play. Acting on a TV show or film can launch your career overnight. Plus film and TV shows are often broadcast many times throughout the world.

 

What are the main different skill sets between theatre and on screen acting?

 

Film and television acting occurs in editions and scenes, unlike theatre where actors recite an entire story from start to finish every night. As a film or TV actor, you may spend a full day shooting only a few scenes. As an actor in theatre, you have nowhere to hide.

 

Not all actors coming from a theatre background can make the transition to film and television, and vice versa. Theatre actors may find film a painfully slow process while TV actors may find performing in front of an audience far more demanding.

 

In film and TV acting, you don’t have a live audience giving you feedback. Instead, you have a camera, the director and the crew. You have to know your part, what the director is expecting of you and where the cameras are all the time.

 

Watch TV shows or movies on video with the sound turned off. You can then guess what the actors are trying to say and how they use body and facial gestures to enhance their performance.

 

In the world of film and TV, you play the same scene many times so the director can capture that scene from several different angles. To improve consistency with each take, you have to be aware of continuity each time you perform a scene on camera.

 

Also, for financial reasons, film and TV shows are filmed out of order. Therefore – you may shoot the final scene of the movie on your first day on set so you will have to consider any changes in your character.

 

When should I start acting lessons?

 

It’s never too late! If you haven’t gone through the traditional route of Drama School, sign up for online tutoring (usually around £20-30 per hour) then sign up as an extra – there are many agencies – or join a local theatrical group while keeping an eye open for any auditions going. The extras avenue can be very exciting as you could be in a tiny production one minute or Star Wars the next!

 

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