How To Be A TV Star Newsletter Vol 3 : Issue 4 - Where
Do You See Me
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Welcome to Number 5 in
the 'How To Be A TV Star'
newsletter series. Lots of great stuff in today's
edition.
Here's what we will touch on in today's session.
1 WHERE DO YOU SEE ME?
2 Podcast No 5
3 Access To Our Archives!
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1 WHERE DO YOU SEE ME?
We have mentioned in previous newsletters about the
benefits of researching through watching television
to keep abreast of industry developments.
Monitoring television will enable you to finetune
the search for your appropriate presenting profile.
'Cornering the market' will help you increase your
chances and reduce the amount of unnecessary rejection.
What does 'cornering the market' mean for you?
Most aspiring presenters make the mistake of throwing
their weight into every audition, tossing their hat
into every ring, their showreel to every casting
director. It is no good being a 5 foot 6 inch dark-
skinned singer when the casting brief requires 6 foot
4 inch Scandinavians wrestlers.
Be smart.
You need to determine where your chances best lie.
Announcing to the world that you can do 'anything'
is admirable but unrealistic. There are thousands of
people out there who believe they are 'active' in the
industry when realistically they know NOT where they
belong.
Letting the business think that you can do everything
is going to lead to disappointment and money spent.
You are wasting time sending your 'lifestyle' reel to
a news department unless you have serious journalistic
credentials or intentions to match. So where do you fit?
You need to find out.
This can be achieved in the following ways:
1. Watch TV shows that you suit in regards to your age,
look and expertise. Are the presenters the same age or
have the same 'look' as you?
2. Get an independent view of your placement. Pay a
casting director or reputable agent for 20-30 minutes
of their time to determine or advise you on your 'fit'.
3. Much of this research can be done independently.
Refer to the podcast for an excellent method of seeking
your ideal profile.
For example, in my own case, I knew that my personality
suited a particular network. The opposition network was
too conservative for my style so I worked on the
leads and contacts that existed at Canwest Network instead.
I refined my search. By working smart instead of hard I
was able to achieve my goals in shorter time.
Most of you already know the kinds of networks,
productions and areas where your chances are slim.
But do you know where your strengths lie?
Another confronting issue is often your physical look
will dictate where you belong. If you are a blond, young,
surfer babe, it is unlikely that viewers will trust you
if you're reading a political report LIVE from
Canberra - even if you are a political journalist with
ambitions in that area.
You will learn that perception is everything.
Finding out where you fit is your biggest challenge.
Good Luck!
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2 WHERE DO YOU SEE ME?
Podcast discussing this Topic is also available now
just click on the link below
/podcast
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3. ACCESS TO THE HOW TO BE A TV STAR ARCHIVES
Derrick has been busy re-creating the archive area
where you can access all our past articles and interviews
look out for an email in the next few days with your
user name and password for your FREE Access. .
See you in a fortnight!
NICK PIPER
newsletter series. Lots of great stuff in today's
edition.
Here's what we will touch on in today's session.
1 WHERE DO YOU SEE ME?
2 Podcast No 5
3 Access To Our Archives!
*****************************
1 WHERE DO YOU SEE ME?
We have mentioned in previous newsletters about the
benefits of researching through watching television
to keep abreast of industry developments.
Monitoring television will enable you to finetune
the search for your appropriate presenting profile.
'Cornering the market' will help you increase your
chances and reduce the amount of unnecessary rejection.
What does 'cornering the market' mean for you?
Most aspiring presenters make the mistake of throwing
their weight into every audition, tossing their hat
into every ring, their showreel to every casting
director. It is no good being a 5 foot 6 inch dark-
skinned singer when the casting brief requires 6 foot
4 inch Scandinavians wrestlers.
Be smart.
You need to determine where your chances best lie.
Announcing to the world that you can do 'anything'
is admirable but unrealistic. There are thousands of
people out there who believe they are 'active' in the
industry when realistically they know NOT where they
belong.
Letting the business think that you can do everything
is going to lead to disappointment and money spent.
You are wasting time sending your 'lifestyle' reel to
a news department unless you have serious journalistic
credentials or intentions to match. So where do you fit?
You need to find out.
This can be achieved in the following ways:
1. Watch TV shows that you suit in regards to your age,
look and expertise. Are the presenters the same age or
have the same 'look' as you?
2. Get an independent view of your placement. Pay a
casting director or reputable agent for 20-30 minutes
of their time to determine or advise you on your 'fit'.
3. Much of this research can be done independently.
Refer to the podcast for an excellent method of seeking
your ideal profile.
For example, in my own case, I knew that my personality
suited a particular network. The opposition network was
too conservative for my style so I worked on the
leads and contacts that existed at Canwest Network instead.
I refined my search. By working smart instead of hard I
was able to achieve my goals in shorter time.
Most of you already know the kinds of networks,
productions and areas where your chances are slim.
But do you know where your strengths lie?
Another confronting issue is often your physical look
will dictate where you belong. If you are a blond, young,
surfer babe, it is unlikely that viewers will trust you
if you're reading a political report LIVE from
Canberra - even if you are a political journalist with
ambitions in that area.
You will learn that perception is everything.
Finding out where you fit is your biggest challenge.
Good Luck!
*****************************
2 WHERE DO YOU SEE ME?
Podcast discussing this Topic is also available now
just click on the link below
/podcast
*****************************
3. ACCESS TO THE HOW TO BE A TV STAR ARCHIVES
Derrick has been busy re-creating the archive area
where you can access all our past articles and interviews
look out for an email in the next few days with your
user name and password for your FREE Access. .
See you in a fortnight!
NICK PIPER
How To Be A TV Star Newsletter Vol 3: Issue 3 - Get on
A Moving Train!
01/03/07 22:39 |
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Hello
Welcome to the first February Issue of the 'How To Be A TV
Star' newsletter. Our podcasts have been so successful
thanks to you guys - please keep up the good work in
letting people know about them. The best way to get these
FREE resources out to the masses is to spread the word.
Derrick and I appreciate your loyalty and as a result we
will continue to produce the most up to date, relevant
and exclusive resource material in the world!
Here are the upcoming topics in this newsletter:
* GET ON BOARD THE MOVING TRAIN
* WE WANT YOU!
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* GET ON BOARD THE MOVING TRAIN
Here is a very interesting quote from leading talent
agent Mark Morrissey:
'Nothing encourages a potential agent or manager
more than to know that an enthused client is well
read, self motivated and accurately aware of what the
industry is doing. Be prepared for hard work. I have
never represented a successful client who wasn't
prepared to work hard. Learn self motivation. Aim to
improve and above all, to retain your sense of humour
- you'll need it!'
Mark Morrissey (Mark Management Management)
A moving train - in the context of the entertainment
business - is someone who is starting to make progress
without the help of an agent or manager. It is an
individual who has begun to research, train and compile
their tools of the trade by using their self-motivation.
It is a TV aspirant who wants to gain experience and add
to their resume.
So how do you do this?
Pretty simple really, because you've already started.
In the first newsletter I talked about having an action
plan - not necessarily a precise game plan (this comes
later) but an idea of what you want and how you're
going to achieve it. In the second newsletter I touched
on watching TV and noting down the trends and observations.
And last month I called upon your data collection tools -
compiling a contact list.
If you bumped into someone like Mark Morrissey next
week - you could confidently assure him that your career
was in progress. You are already researching, making
initial contact with networks, production companies, agents
and casting directors.
You are a moving train as such! He is more likely to
invest time and energy into your endeavors because you
have already taken the initiative to start without help!
Here are some small tips on becoming a serious 'moving
train':
1. Start reading industry magazines and supplements;
2. Visit industry websites and register for any
e-newsletters;
3. Find out if local arts councils have information
nights or networking events that you could attend;
4. Ask the local community radio or TV station if they
have any volunteer work available. These organisations
run on the generous help from local volunteers;
5. Your local drama institutions will usually have
casting notices for short-film volunteers - be it on
screen or behind camera for you to audition for. Be a
part of a small production - it is fun, free and a vital
learning experience;
These ventures will all play a part in your growing
skillset and industry 'hours'. You are starting to live
the life of an industry professional. You are a moving
train.
*****************************
WE WANT YOU!
The success of these resources relies on your input.
Derrick and I want you to contribute to the effectiveness
of these resources. We want you to tell us the questions
you want answered. Simply email us here
*****************************
See you in a fortnight!
NICK PIPER
Nick Piper (Author / Presenter)
How To Be A TV Star Resources
Email: nick@HowToBeATVStar.com
Website: www.HowToBeATVStar.com
Welcome to the first February Issue of the 'How To Be A TV
Star' newsletter. Our podcasts have been so successful
thanks to you guys - please keep up the good work in
letting people know about them. The best way to get these
FREE resources out to the masses is to spread the word.
Derrick and I appreciate your loyalty and as a result we
will continue to produce the most up to date, relevant
and exclusive resource material in the world!
Here are the upcoming topics in this newsletter:
* GET ON BOARD THE MOVING TRAIN
* WE WANT YOU!
*****************************
* GET ON BOARD THE MOVING TRAIN
Here is a very interesting quote from leading talent
agent Mark Morrissey:
'Nothing encourages a potential agent or manager
more than to know that an enthused client is well
read, self motivated and accurately aware of what the
industry is doing. Be prepared for hard work. I have
never represented a successful client who wasn't
prepared to work hard. Learn self motivation. Aim to
improve and above all, to retain your sense of humour
- you'll need it!'
Mark Morrissey (Mark Management Management)
A moving train - in the context of the entertainment
business - is someone who is starting to make progress
without the help of an agent or manager. It is an
individual who has begun to research, train and compile
their tools of the trade by using their self-motivation.
It is a TV aspirant who wants to gain experience and add
to their resume.
So how do you do this?
Pretty simple really, because you've already started.
In the first newsletter I talked about having an action
plan - not necessarily a precise game plan (this comes
later) but an idea of what you want and how you're
going to achieve it. In the second newsletter I touched
on watching TV and noting down the trends and observations.
And last month I called upon your data collection tools -
compiling a contact list.
If you bumped into someone like Mark Morrissey next
week - you could confidently assure him that your career
was in progress. You are already researching, making
initial contact with networks, production companies, agents
and casting directors.
You are a moving train as such! He is more likely to
invest time and energy into your endeavors because you
have already taken the initiative to start without help!
Here are some small tips on becoming a serious 'moving
train':
1. Start reading industry magazines and supplements;
2. Visit industry websites and register for any
e-newsletters;
3. Find out if local arts councils have information
nights or networking events that you could attend;
4. Ask the local community radio or TV station if they
have any volunteer work available. These organisations
run on the generous help from local volunteers;
5. Your local drama institutions will usually have
casting notices for short-film volunteers - be it on
screen or behind camera for you to audition for. Be a
part of a small production - it is fun, free and a vital
learning experience;
These ventures will all play a part in your growing
skillset and industry 'hours'. You are starting to live
the life of an industry professional. You are a moving
train.
*****************************
WE WANT YOU!
The success of these resources relies on your input.
Derrick and I want you to contribute to the effectiveness
of these resources. We want you to tell us the questions
you want answered. Simply email us here
*****************************
See you in a fortnight!
NICK PIPER
Nick Piper (Author / Presenter)
How To Be A TV Star Resources
Email: nick@HowToBeATVStar.com
Website: www.HowToBeATVStar.com