Now very often on television or on the radio you can hear announcements of castings. At the same time, casting can be carried out before filming a television show, movie, entertainment show, etc. To determine how to participate in this event, you first need to find out what casting is.
The origin of the word casting
Initially, the English called the word “casting” a special fishing, in which the accuracy of throwing the spinning is determined. In other words, this meant casting a fishing rod or other fishing tackle into a pond.
What is casting in our modern society? Not so long ago, this word came into use when selecting female models to participate in beauty contests. And now casting is called the selection of candidates for participation in a television show of an entertaining, intellectual nature. Also, many directors and producers resort to casting when it is necessary to find a suitable actor or actress to play a role in a particular film.
Casting - a chance for beginners
Often, everyone can take part in the castings. But, as a rule, even before the start of the selection, such conditions as the age of the applicants, external data, education, and experience in a certain field are discerned in the conditions. The last point is not always crucial, so creative beginners can try their luck at such auditions. For example, casting on shows is sometimes specially arranged in order to find a new, “fresh” face that has not yet become familiar on TV screens. In this case, it is the beginners who are invited to show themselves.
Selection Stages
As a rule, casting involves several stages. Many producers prefer to implement the first stage remotely. This refers to filling out a questionnaire on the website in which the applicant indicates his personal data (gender, age, description of external data, experience), and also attaches a photo and video file. After viewing all profiles, applicants are selected who are already invited to a personal meeting. Many participants must be aware in advance what casting is to prepare mentally for future challenges. It can be a dance or a song. So, if this is a casting in a movie, then the participants will be faced with the task of showing their acting data - reading an excerpt from the play, reciting a poem, etc.
How to behave at a casting?
If a candidate for a future role in a film or a leading television project is already familiar with what casting is, then he already has initial chances of winning. However, it is necessary to adhere to a few rules that will help to position the jury. First of all, you need to think through your image in advance. If there is a selection for the role of a housewife, then it will be foolish to appear at the casting with a bright, “screaming” manicure, in mini and with military “coloring” on the face.
Important and correctly delivered speech of the candidate. There are times when the producer, while watching the applicant’s performance, may ask you to tell a little about yourself. In order not to face the dirt, it is appropriate to think over your short story in advance.
Pay attention to gestures, the manifestation of emotions, reaction. When selecting candidates for the position of a leading television show, they often ask questions of a different nature, including compromising ones. And here from the participant they expect his adequate reaction and original response. The ability to quickly navigate in a difficult situation and manner of behavior also matter, because television shows are different, and non-standard situations often occur in them. Therefore, the future leader should be ready for this.
Of course, they often qualify for almost imperceptible roles in music videos or in films for participating in a small episode. But it’s worth paying attention to, because with such small roles, experience is accumulated in a creative environment.