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Pave Your Own Way

It’s easy to get discouraged in this industry; you’re trying to maintain a steady climb up the ladder alongside millions of others trying to achieve and reach the same thing […]

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Relaxation vs. Effort

As an actor, relaxation is not just an important element to always maintain within your career – it is essential. Without it, your work is over-thought, tense, and self-restricting. That said, these ramifications can […]

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The Art of Letting Go!

When you’ve got the gift of creativity, whether you’re an actor, musician, writer, or editor, your mind is going to be constantly in rotation, bouncing from priority to priority, from […]

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Getting Unstuck

If you’re feeling like you’re stuck and not getting anywhere in your career, the first thing to do is take a deep breath. Know that this is something that everyone […]

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Marketing Yourself

When you’re an actor, you know acting definitely isn’t the only part of your job description. Beyond auditioning, memorizing lines, maintaining your appearance, networking, delving into other creative opportunities, and […]

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The Dynamic Resume

You might’ve heard about some actors not wanting to “sell out” and avoiding certain types of acting. Like if someone is set on film acting, sometimes they zero in on […]

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Acting Myths

No matter how long you’ve been in the hustle, you’ve probably heard all sorts of stuff about the inner-workings of Hollywood and the actors life. “It’s all based on who […]

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Prep for Pilot Season

Better safe than sorry, better over-prepared than under-prepared! Pilot season is fast approaching, and come January, you’re going to hit the ground running with crazy amounts of casting calls and […]

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The Organized Actor

As it goes with school, a desk job, or anything that requires your undivided attention, if your life isn’t organized, you just won’t be as successful. You can’t reach your […]

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Real World Learning

Taking an acting class, joining an improv troupe, practicing stand-up, and working with new material are all the logical ways to learn more about authenticity, comedy/drama technique, and emotional interpretation […]

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Use What You’ve Got

Yes, acting is all about talking and conveying authentic emotional. But don’t let talking overshadow all your other communication tools that may be more powerful. As actors, when you focus […]

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Life In A Box

Every week, we try to do a focus piece on addressing industry issues within the acting community and keeping your perspective in check. This week, we’re gonna tackle the giant […]

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MRP SPOTLIGHT: Angela Durazo

This week’s spotlight features the lovely and multitalented Angela Durazo! Angela is a former professional triathlete turned actress based out of Los Angeles, California. Angela’s athletic story is a unique one […]

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Honing Your Craft

In the hustle of this town, it can sometimes be hard to feel inspired to explore your career outside the confines of basic training. Actors – especially those who have been […]

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Actors and SOCIAL MEDIA

It’s incredibly important for actors to maintain a web presence, as it’s the strongest tool for self-promotion, visibility, and brand development. Beyond connecting with your followers, it’s a resource for […]

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FIND YOUR VOICE

Voice acting can cover a range of subjects: from voiceovers in commercials to embodying video game characters. And don’t forget about all those amazing musicians out there. We’ve complied some […]

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RENEW YOU

Many actors in the industry find themselves unsure of when to renew their headshots. For some it is not frequent enough and for some it is too often. Here are […]

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WATCH YOURSELF

If you’re one of those people who can’t stand to watch their performance afterwards, don’t worry–you’re not alone! In fact, many actors find they don’t enjoy watching themselves on screen.

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LIKE, VOCAL FRY

Watch out actors and singers! If you fall into trend with today’s speech patterns, you could be damaging your vocal chords (and your career) by speaking with vocal fry. What […]

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DANCE YOUR ASS OFF

LA is the entertainment mecca of the West Coast, which makes it home to many creative types. You have actors, models, artists and don’t forget dancers! With films like Footloose […]

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IMPROVE WITH IMPROV

Acting is much more than just reciting lines and working on your memorization skills. If you’ve ever seen a Hayden Christensen movie, you’ll understand. Read more in “IMPROVE WITH IMPROV” […]

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DADS ON FILM

Today is Father’s Day, so if you haven’t already forgotten, take this as your reminder to give good ol’ Dad a call. Here’s a look at some of the best […]

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SUPERHERO STATS

It’s officially blockbuster season! With countless superhero movies coming in the weeks ahead, click inside to take a look at this cool graphic to see how your favorite on screen […]

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GOAL-GETTER

Most of us wouldn’t be able to make it through the twists and turns of LA without our handy GPS systems like Garmin or Siri. How many times have you […]

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EMAILS THAT LAND JOBS

110. That’s how many emails most “working professionals” send and receive every day. How can an actor stand out against the crowd? Take advice from the business professionals of The […]

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CITY OF ANGELS

Los Angeles actors, what in this video resonates with you? Thirty Seconds To Mars’ music video for “City of Angels” features a lineup of stars spilling their feelings — both […]

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AUDITIONING STRATEGIES

LA actors, ever catch yourself overlooking the fine print? The magic is in the details! Read Now Casting’s “Audition Strategies” for some great little reminders on what to never forget […]

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DIGITAL VS. FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

As we continue through the second decade of the 21st century, technology continues to play a stronger role in business and everyday personal life. This is especially true of the hyper-competitive photography industry in Los Angeles, in which aspiring actors and potential models lust for the perfect photos or “headshots” showcasing their good looks.

Digital photography is becoming a stronger facet of the photography industry because of the quick turnaround and improving quality of resolution. Traditionally, film photography was the only method of producing high quality photos suitable for a top headshot of an actor or model, whereas digital cameras were just used for everyday pictures and were not used for images requiring high quality resolution.

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