by First Take | Aug 18, 2014 | blog
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~Winston Churchill Let’s face it, becoming a professional actor is not an easy proposition. For those who aspire to it there can be no denying the rewards are...
by First Take | Aug 18, 2014 | blog
Imagination is more important than knowledge. – Albert Einstein Being an actor comes with a built in dilemma: the ratio of time spent actually performing verses time spent preparing for that work is very lopsided. Years and years of training, auditioning, and enduring...
by First Take | Aug 18, 2014 | blog
Many actors have heard the saying, “take care of the things that are within your control and don’t worry about the things you can’t”, yet they don’t actually practice this simple, yet important principle. Whether you are a beginning actor with little or no credits, or...
by First Take | Feb 25, 2013 | blog
10 Tips for Building a Self-Tape Studio in Your Apartment: Experts Weigh in With Their Tips …For the best of both worlds, you can combine natural light with artificial light. “Focus on using soft, natural light from a large window, that is even, illuminates your...
