Hello, all!
I just got my headshots done through Jordan Matter Photography and would love to know what you think of them. Basically, I need a commercial one and a more legit one...
The more I'm looking at them, the more I'll probably end up picking at least 4 of them to reproduce for one reason or other! There are a few that fit different purposes, whether it be "corporate go-getter", "Midwestern Cutie", "Victim-y" and even "Sexy".The question I need answered is "What photos are the most Jasmine-y?"
I look forward to your feedback! :)
Please follow this link:
http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m78/Jazzygirlsings/Headshots%202009/
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Reflections on My Recent Commercial Improv and Voiceover Classes
Last week, I concluded my Commercial Improv class with Shirley Sender. I am sad that it is over and I hope to continue my studies with her in other classes, etc. This class was such a HUGE help!
More and more at commercial auditions, I am being asked to quite literally throw away the script and put it into my own words. This can be a bit intimidating when operating under audition nerves, but Shirley taught me that it's quite easy to get the main points across if you focus and breathe. And of course, practice makes perfect!
It was also an on-camera class, which helped me to monitor any "ticks" I have when I'm stuck, when I'm being a bit too big, not expressive enough, etc.
Lucky for me, the class was smaller than usual, which meant I got to practice a lot! Shirley would give us commercial copy and tell us to throw it away and put it into our own words. She would also give us entire situations and have us improv them in front of the camera.
The last week, I got to work one-on-one with Shirley through a stroke of ridiculous luck! Boy, was that a treat! She kept giving me tons and tons of copy and then coaching me on it. Of course, I got to improv, too!
By the end of the course, I feel much more confident about how I approach commercial improv, as well as how to approach copy!
THANKS, SHIRLEY SENDER! :)
Her class actually tied into my Voiceover 101 course last night with Diana Lote of CESD. I looked at the copy and found things that many others in my class glossed over. It made me feel great to know that I was applying it all and comfortable enough to play with the copy.
Diana has great energy and is a fantastic wealth of voiceover knowledge. She made a great book with all the basics of the voiceover business in it. She also had us read a lot of copy and gave us one-on-one feedback, which was immensely helpful.
She told me I have a nice, clean voice that has just a hint of Midwestern warmth to it. She also liked the range of my voice...that it went up when it needed to go up and went down when it needed to go down. She was impressed, which made me feel great! :)
I'm so glad I got the chance to work with both of these ladies who are well respected in the business and that they have both been so encouraging.
I will be taking more classes over the summer...a Meisner intensive, a commercial class with David Cady, etc. Once you start, you can't stop!
As an actor, you should always keep studying! You're a student of the world!
More and more at commercial auditions, I am being asked to quite literally throw away the script and put it into my own words. This can be a bit intimidating when operating under audition nerves, but Shirley taught me that it's quite easy to get the main points across if you focus and breathe. And of course, practice makes perfect!
It was also an on-camera class, which helped me to monitor any "ticks" I have when I'm stuck, when I'm being a bit too big, not expressive enough, etc.
Lucky for me, the class was smaller than usual, which meant I got to practice a lot! Shirley would give us commercial copy and tell us to throw it away and put it into our own words. She would also give us entire situations and have us improv them in front of the camera.
The last week, I got to work one-on-one with Shirley through a stroke of ridiculous luck! Boy, was that a treat! She kept giving me tons and tons of copy and then coaching me on it. Of course, I got to improv, too!
By the end of the course, I feel much more confident about how I approach commercial improv, as well as how to approach copy!
THANKS, SHIRLEY SENDER! :)
Her class actually tied into my Voiceover 101 course last night with Diana Lote of CESD. I looked at the copy and found things that many others in my class glossed over. It made me feel great to know that I was applying it all and comfortable enough to play with the copy.
Diana has great energy and is a fantastic wealth of voiceover knowledge. She made a great book with all the basics of the voiceover business in it. She also had us read a lot of copy and gave us one-on-one feedback, which was immensely helpful.
She told me I have a nice, clean voice that has just a hint of Midwestern warmth to it. She also liked the range of my voice...that it went up when it needed to go up and went down when it needed to go down. She was impressed, which made me feel great! :)
I'm so glad I got the chance to work with both of these ladies who are well respected in the business and that they have both been so encouraging.
I will be taking more classes over the summer...a Meisner intensive, a commercial class with David Cady, etc. Once you start, you can't stop!
As an actor, you should always keep studying! You're a student of the world!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Annie Chadwick's Career Seminar...
For awhile now, my voice teacher has told me that I need to go see Annie and talk to her about how to further my professional career. FINALLY, I took Annie's workshop in May and I REALLY WISH I HAD GONE TO HER SOONER!!!
Before the seminar begins, Annie sits down with each and every member of the class one-on-one and you discuss your career goals. She then gives you a basic six month plan of where she feels you should best put your focus/career goals in that time frame.
Annie and I already know each other through our voice teacher, Wendy Sharp, and also through singing together for other events, etc. She knows a lot about what it is I would like to achieve and is very sensitive to my needs. She's heard my voice and she said she wants me to be able to share it with as many people as possible!
Since that workshop, I have also taken advantage of her one-on-one consultations. It is AMAZING how much I learned and how motivated this has made me to take my career to the next level. Her energy is contagious and you leave feeling like you can conquer the world, one class, one audition, one follow-up at a time...or rather, MANY of those things at a time! :)
Her career plan for me for the next six months/year is to really focus on commercials. I can't agree more! She also directed me to some fabulous teachers throughout the city, so I can continue to hone my craft. (I just finished a FABULOUS commercial improv class with Shirley Sender! I will also be taking a series of commercial classes with David Cady in July!) Annie also stresses the importance of creating your own works. I am currently beginning the process of creating a cabaret piece...
So for those of you who take your career seriously, I HIGHLY recommend this seminar and her extended one-on-one services.
For more information, please go to: http://www.utdtheatricalservices.com/
I really can't thank you enough, Annie! :)
Before the seminar begins, Annie sits down with each and every member of the class one-on-one and you discuss your career goals. She then gives you a basic six month plan of where she feels you should best put your focus/career goals in that time frame.
Annie and I already know each other through our voice teacher, Wendy Sharp, and also through singing together for other events, etc. She knows a lot about what it is I would like to achieve and is very sensitive to my needs. She's heard my voice and she said she wants me to be able to share it with as many people as possible!
Since that workshop, I have also taken advantage of her one-on-one consultations. It is AMAZING how much I learned and how motivated this has made me to take my career to the next level. Her energy is contagious and you leave feeling like you can conquer the world, one class, one audition, one follow-up at a time...or rather, MANY of those things at a time! :)
Her career plan for me for the next six months/year is to really focus on commercials. I can't agree more! She also directed me to some fabulous teachers throughout the city, so I can continue to hone my craft. (I just finished a FABULOUS commercial improv class with Shirley Sender! I will also be taking a series of commercial classes with David Cady in July!) Annie also stresses the importance of creating your own works. I am currently beginning the process of creating a cabaret piece...
So for those of you who take your career seriously, I HIGHLY recommend this seminar and her extended one-on-one services.
For more information, please go to: http://www.utdtheatricalservices.com/
I really can't thank you enough, Annie! :)
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