There is tons more to acting than being theatrical, loud or good at receiving attention. If you are serious about acting, get training. Get big amounts of training.

When somebody thinks they should get trained so that they can become an amazing actor they like to think that they should take classes, classes can be on the high school scale, college scale or independent acting school level. I recommend that your mainstay of training should be from lots of different teachers. Learn about the programs that you can participate in around your area. Talk to the educators and pupils to get a clear idea of the curriculum, teaching style, etc. Try not to commit to contracts that cover a long period of time before attending some of the classes even if you have to attend the class without paying for it. You might not like the teachers style, methods or morals, and then youre stuck in a contract that doesnt serve you. Some of the educators are very great, some not so good. Ive been taught knowledge from every educator Ive hadeven the teachers I didnt adore. Some educators are truly interested in educating you, while some like the look of the money coming from your pocket.

Classes are offered on many different areas, such as auditioning, cold-reading, scene study, using a teleprompter, voice projection, dialects and accents, directions used on the stage, stage combat, singing and more. Train as much as possible, as the development of your acting skill is one thing in this industry that you DO have control over. An actor should always be training in some degree or another.

Other than classes, there are many things you can do to enhance your education. Just watching television, plays, and commercials and paying special attention to the things that the actors do and how they do what they do, can be amazingly helpful. Just remember that you have to pay special attention to the acting, instead of being entertained like you would normally watch a movie for. Examine good scenes over and over, while you take notes (if notes would help you). Watch people who are known for being great actors the most. There are many actors worthy of your studying. As you look at films, or scenes, write on a piece of paper why you like that specific part. What thoughts went through your head when you saw this scene? How did you feel? What would you have done differently?

A great place to examine an actor would be to work as a background player, or an extra for shows on TV and films. You dont have to be a {skillful|great|good actor to get a part in this area, and it does not pay well, but it gives you a good idea about the setting and process involved in acting. Ive loved examining many expert actors, and as a bonus I got paid to do it, by working as an extra, both in Hollywood, and different smaller places. More arounddoing extra work later.

Another awesome tip to learning the craft is to read. Reading exposes your mind to different writing styles and subjects. Read fabulous writings. People that act are actually learners of human nature and life. The more you learn about the earth and the people in it, the better actor you will become. And while youre reading, read Shakespeare (with Cliffs Notes if you must), a master of human emotion and the written word. Study screenplays too. Get used to the way scripts are formatted, and how directions for physical actions are described in the written word. Practice scenes from movies with a friend or even in the mirror.

Next article we will talk about some more ideas for training. Stay tuned, and well see YOU in the movies.