Casting Articles and Videos

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Collaborating with actors to create strong characters

To bring your characters to life, you need to collaborate with your actors, blending your ideas to achieve the best performance possible.

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What is overacting and why you should avoid it (and when not to)

Nicole LaJeunesse

We're all told that overacting in film is something that you should always avoid. However, there are times when overacting should be used.

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Casting director: The role explained

Jeff Chaves

Casting the wrong people in your film can ruin even the best of scripts. It's up to casting directors to keep this from happening.

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Casting calls: Finding talent for your production

Casting actors and talent is an important part of the pre-production process, and it's something that shouldn't be taken lightly. There are a few...

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How to direct animals and stay sane

Videomaker

Difficult to control and often unpredictable, many filmmakers avoid working with animals altogether. With the right approach, however, you can find success.

Casting

How much should you pay your cast and crew?

Joshua Siegel

Hiring a talented team not only improves the quality of your film, but it can also make the shoot go faster. So how much should you pay your cast and crew?

Casting

How to cast the right actors for your next production

Nicole LaJeunesse

A solid cast is incredibly important to the success of your production. Here’s how to find the right actors for your project.

Casting

Creative Collaboration: Building Team Dynamics for Your Production

Steve Chollet

When you start building a team for production, you are creating your most valuable asset.

Casting

Choosing and Keeping Crew

Susan Schmierer

The Magic of Making Movies really isn’t as “magical” as those outside of the industry believe.

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Viewfinder: Building Your Crew

Even if extra hands are not absolutely essential to complete a project, the video production process offers an amazing opportunity for teamwork and creative...