tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28726650949387919642024-03-05T11:44:34.361-06:00Alvin Hysong's Tip JarThoughts and Tips on the Business of Acting. Market yourself, your brand, social media and more...AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-67372341579193371552014-03-29T11:40:00.000-05:002014-03-29T11:40:02.287-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9qRxFBZaX3ro7KLjstqIasfvgBUU5eH1RlfrI1ZIm3PShGokaSY9NGz_iYXcO2wY3_M13VPY6vq6Syvdbmerk_bh7zKkDbzg6vD8FAIzoGrjR_xX4E4XTLeg5PkDaGX6trAE6yV-mWCf/s1600/AlvinHysong-110-WEB5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9qRxFBZaX3ro7KLjstqIasfvgBUU5eH1RlfrI1ZIm3PShGokaSY9NGz_iYXcO2wY3_M13VPY6vq6Syvdbmerk_bh7zKkDbzg6vD8FAIzoGrjR_xX4E4XTLeg5PkDaGX6trAE6yV-mWCf/s1600/AlvinHysong-110-WEB5.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">B</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">lunt, strait forward and direct, yes I am. And most of the things I post here in Facebook are either form experience or learned from others whom I trust it's worthwhile spreading their knowledge. Many readers may find it offensive, others entertaining and others even useful. If you'd rather not be exposed to the material I write, please do ourselves a favor: Un-friend me. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">This is my entertainment business page and shall continue to write things that may or not may relate to you. To some people harsh reality, to others refreshing advice. Either way, if the shoe fits, either wear it or un-friend me; this is today's advise. Thank you for reading, </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=113262748712997" href="https://www.facebook.com/Alvinhysong" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.31999969482422px; text-decoration: none;">Alvin Hysong</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;"> - Actor: SAGAFTRA</span>AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-63644665874861687702014-02-11T19:49:00.001-06:002014-02-11T19:49:38.122-06:00My First Motion Picture with Al Pacino!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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AJ Manglehorn is an aging, ordinary guy in a small town. He nurses his sick cat, squeezes out a conversation with the local <nobr style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a class="FAtxtL" href="http://geektyrant.com/news/first-photo-of-al-pacino-in-david-gordon-greens-manglehorn#" id="FALINK_1_0_0" style="background-color: transparent !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(28, 125, 255) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(28, 125, 255) !important; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 1px !important;">bank teller</a></nobr> every Friday, and eats at the same place every day.</div>
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But there is more to Manglehorn than meets the eye: he’s an ex-con who, 40 years ago, gave up the woman of his dreams for a big ‘job’. He now obsesses daily over the choices he made. After a dramatic effort to start over, Manglehorn faces a terrifying moment and is unmasked as a guy with a very, very dark past.</div>
AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-13201260183458675022014-02-07T00:17:00.003-06:002014-02-07T00:17:36.454-06:00DO you know What is your UCP?<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the basic premises of all marketing (a fancy word for sales) is
the USP. It stands for Unique Selling Proposition. For instance Avis
"Tries Harder," or Pepsi "Hits the Spot." I like to
promote an idea to actors, called the UCP or ... Unique Character
Presentation. Beat the casting directors to the punch -- decide on your
"type" yourself. Learn the basic types -- and how they are sold --
and then choose what fits you best. Pay particular attention to that word
"unique." It means that the product must be differentiated from other
products. Here are the types -- and the components used to sell them - in
hopes that this list will help you develop your own Unique Character
Presentation.</span>AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-11058523817547427692013-11-24T13:27:00.001-06:002013-11-24T13:27:59.878-06:00The Professional Actor - How to Use Your Self-Awareness to Get Ahead in the Business<div style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.09375px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px;">
As an actor you must understand the power of being self-aware in order to convince casting directors you are not only talented enough, but have a great head on your shoulders.</div>
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There is a fine line between being self-aware and self-absorbed, and I will try my hardest to define each so you may lean more toward awareness and less toward being self-absorbed.</div>
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<b>What is Self-Awareness in the Scope of an Actor?</b></div>
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Being self-aware as an actor means having a solid understanding of your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to your talent, which is easier said than done. We as actors like to think we can accomplish any acting goal - that any character is within our reach. Unfortunately, this is not true.</div>
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We all have a strong point when it comes to the type of characters we may portray, and in order to get ahead in this business you must hold a solid understanding of these characters.</div>
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Along with talent self-awareness, you must also have physical self-awareness. This refers to understanding how your body moves, what your ticks are and how you can adjust your bodily movement for a character.</div>
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When you're at an audition, casting directors will adore you if you showcase an acute awareness for your body and how it moves. Even if you're not moving in excess, your very stance can inform a casting director of your talent and ability/agility.</div>
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<b>Avoiding the Self-Absorption Trap</b></div>
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It is far too easy for an actor to become self-absorbed within his own world. If you think about it, you'll be surprised all actors aren't self-absorbed. As an actor you must be extremely aware of your body and your abilities. You are continually having people judge you, and praise you when you do well. You are bombarded by materialistic phrases and judgments from your peers.</div>
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In order to avoid the self-absorption trap, and to keep your name in a good light when it comes to casting directors, producers and directors, you must understand that this awareness is vital for the success of your career, but the awareness must STOP when you are not performing. When you're off-script or just having a conversation with a casting director, be yourself. Relax and have fun. An actor that can laugh and make jokes about himself is a casting director's best friend.</div>
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Remember: if you take yourself too seriously, no one will take you seriously.</div>
AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-73494726093243324082013-11-21T18:47:00.003-06:002013-11-21T18:47:40.150-06:00The Real Cost of Free<div style="background-color: white; color: #1f3444; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;">
You should know that when you work for free, you are establishing your price: free. Anyone who hires you for free is going to expect you to work for free in the future. Why wouldn’t they? You’ve done it before!</div>
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Additionally, any free project you’ve committed to performing with is a possible conflict for some other <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">paid</em> opportunity that can come up in the future. And since a responsible, caring performer doesn’t ditch on a show, it can lead to some very emotionally turbulent decisions. Talk to any performer who’s been in the business for some time and they can share a moment of having to choose between taking a paying gig, and hurting the feelings (or finances) of someone to whom they’ve promised a free gig.</div>
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So choose wisely.</div>
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When you expect Exposure, Experience, or to Get Ahead and what you get it Bupkis, it leads to feelings of frustration, anger, depression, and more.</div>
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But knowing what you will truly get out of donating your very valuable self to a project is not only empowering, it allows you to spend your Time, Energy, and Personal Resources on the things you want to see benefit from them.</div>
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An additional, personal rule of thumb: never work for free.</div>
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Even if you’re getting Exposure, Experience, or (God forbid) Getting Ahead, always request <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">some</em> kind of payment of value… even if it’s $5 that you turn right around to donate back.</div>
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You’re establishing that you do not work “for free”, but that you are willing to work at a discounted rate for the right project.</div>
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And who can’t respect that?</div>
AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-75051866362762655922013-11-21T18:43:00.000-06:002013-11-21T18:43:43.231-06:00Should Actor Work for free<div style="background-color: white; color: #1f3444; font-family: 'Century Gothic', Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding: 0px;">
Most actors do free work because they’ll Get Exposure, Gain Experience, or in some undefined way Get Ahead. At least, that’s why we <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">think</em> we work for free.</div>
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The truth of the matter is that most of us perform for free <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">because someone liked us enough to ask us to perform</em>.</div>
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Part of being an actor is dealing with constant rejection (submissions for auditions, the audition itself, the callback, the lack of a callback, the reviews, the applause, etc). We put ourselves out there a lot, and most of the time, we get nothing for our efforts. So when someone asks us to work–even for free–we get a sense of reward and accomplishment, and we didn’t even have to do anything yet!</div>
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And that feeling is nice!</div>
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But a feeling is not enough reason to work “for free”.</div>
AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-62273758691127491262013-11-17T14:41:00.001-06:002013-11-17T14:41:39.344-06:00The Back Story<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The BACK STORY initiates the creative
process of the actor (all creativity starts with impulse.) <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">ü<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Imagination and creativity are guests that do not like to visit lazy
people.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">ü<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Until the Actor loses all Awareness of the ‘Self’, the Character will never
come to Life.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“The Kiersey Temperament and Character web site”, (</span></b><a href="http://.www.keirsey.com/"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://.www.keirsey.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“The Little Giant Encyclopedia Of The Zodiac”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The actor creates (in writing) a <u>complete</u>
biography of the character from birth up to the time the story takes place as
well as a psychological profile</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. Primarily the actor
should be interested in what the character is like or what makes him tick. What are his goals, what are his desires,
wants and needs in his life. What are
his mores, habits, manners, lifestyle and values? What interesting things have happened to him
in his life that makes him unique? How
does he respond and deal with conflict, crisis, fear and love and why. (Commonplace is not interesting) He must even create anticipation or dread of
future events for the character; what is the character looking forward to (or
dreading), what goals (specifically) has he set for himself in his life, what
does he anticipate is going to happen to him.
“Always give the character a secret that only he knows.” Always give your character a secret he knows
about the other character(s) that the other character(s) doesn’t know he knows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The study of character</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> should be from the inside, not from
the outside! “Always work from the
inside out; if you work from the outside in, all you have is a dry husk.” A character is a blank canvas upon which the
actor paints all of the emotions, details, fantasy memories and characteristics
at his command. The actor is the brush:
emotions are the colors; the character is the canvas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In order to create a <i>complete</i> character</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, you <u>must research</u> and look
for or create new habit patterns for the character; even if it is only seeking
out and talking to the type of character you have to create.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A BACK STORY can easily (and should)
exceed 50 pages because the actor must create, as part of and in addition to
Research, memories; <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Assumed Fantasy Memories</span></u></i></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> for the character that have nothing
at all to do with his own memories except for some physical memories. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Knowledge Memories.</span></u></i></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
Knowledge memories are anything the character knows or has learned in
his life and even what he wants to learn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Emotional memories</span></u></i></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> are absolutely vital to the
character in the development of the BACK STORY.
Weak or shallow emotional memories set the stage for the actor to “break
character” and use his own memories.
Emotional memories (causal stimuli), must be painstakingly created if
the actor is to avoid “breaking character”.
The actor must realize that his character needs a balance of memories,
using the “Yin and Yang” principle, creating good or happy memories as well as
sad or traumatic memories for the character to utilize in playing each moment
and it is the strength and clarity of the memories that keeps him in character
and in the moment. Emotional memories
create the basis of the character’s personality; how he responds to crisis, to conflict, fear,
to love and to what automatic choices he will make when playing the moment (A
character’s choices will always naturally flow from the character traits you
establish in his BACK STORY).
Personality defining memories usually have occurred by the age of
twelve. “The response of the character
to any given situation within the context of a scene comes from the preparation
of the BACK STORY.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">v<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><i><u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Anticipation or dread of Future
events</span></u></i></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> is
the final section of “Memories”. Your
character not only has a life (the BACK STORY) that precedes the story, but
also that life must and will continue <i>after</i>
the story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Everything the character has done in
his life or anticipates doing, the actor must know and therefore has to create;</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> the actor must decide what skeletons
the character has in his closet, what things the character is most
proud/ashamed of, etc. Once adhering to
the given circumstances, the actor can basically play God, he can create any
memory or thought for the character he chooses, there is no right or wrong,
(there is only too little) so long as he begins with the given circumstances
supplied by the writer. In order to
become and be the character, the actor must know everything about the character
and the beauty is that the actor gets to create it. You must know the character better than you
know yourself. It is a wise person who
knows others, but it is an enlightened person who knows himself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is the character’s lifestyle that
dictates what the character’s personality is like and what choices he will make
and this is where the character becomes unique and original.</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
Don’t create a unique or original character for its own sake, the
character must fit and flow with the story and the other characters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The actors should make JOINT BACK
STORIES</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> for the
length of time the characters have been together in the story. “PEAK” memories. Physical, Emotional, Anticipation and
Knowledge. JOINT BACK STORIES are
absolutely vital to the emotional base between characters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Audience Apathy:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
The thing an actor should hate and fear most is audience apathy. When his audience doesn’t care about his
character; love your character, hate your character or at least find your
character interesting, then the actor has failed in his creation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Emotional Characteristics Outline:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Strengths/Weaknesses<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Introvert or Extrovert (Personality
category or type)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the character deal with
anger?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Sadness?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Conflict?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With change?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 2.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Loss?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 2.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Love?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Fear?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With Confrontation?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What does the character want out of
life? (Goals)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What would the character like to
change about himself or in his life?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What motivates this character?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What frightens this character?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What makes this character happy/sad?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the character judgmental of
others?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the character generous or stingy?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the character compassionate, cruel
or indifferent?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is there character generally polite
or rude?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the character easy-going or
irritable/grouchy?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the character self-conscious?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the character confident or
insecure?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Extra Notes:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">1) When speaking to an actor off-camera, look
into one eye and stick with it.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<br />
<span style="background: white;">2) Film acting is, in large part, reacting and
listening.</span><br />
<span style="background: white;"><br />
<span class="textexposedshow">3) While rehearsing something with a fellow actor,
if a crew member can come up and recognize you’re rehearsing vs. having a real
conversation, then you aren’t doing it right.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">4) An actor relaxes in front of the camera by
concentrating, and knowing that you have no enemies on set, everyone’s on your
side and doing their best to m<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a>ake you look your best for
the movie.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">5) The camera catches everything you do, so don’t
be afraid to play things subtly.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">6) If you’re going to smoke on-screen, you must
plan it absolutely perfectly, don’t mess up the continuity.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">7) All actors steal certain gestures and behaviors
from other actors — but the best actors make these gestures their own. Steal
from the best, and make it your own.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">8) You can make four pictures as an actor in the
time it takes a director to make one — so if you’re an actor planning on
becoming a director, consider the financial aspect.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">9) A majority of movie acting is relaxation. If
you’re knocking yourself out, you’re doing it wrong.</span><br />
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<span class="textexposedshow">10) Theater acting is an operation with a scalpel;
movie acting is an operation with a laser.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
AlvinHysonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676348957884288977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872665094938791964.post-68178990775412368162013-11-17T13:59:00.003-06:002013-11-17T13:59:58.043-06:00UNIQUE CHARACTER PRESENTATION<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">One of the basic
premises of all marketing (a fancy word for sales) is the USP. It stands for
Unique Selling Proposition. For instance Avis "Tries Harder,"
or Pepsi "Hits the Spot." I like to promote an idea to actors,
called the UCP or ... Unique Character Presentation. Beat the casting
directors to the punch -- decide on your "type" yourself. Learn the
basic types -- and how they are sold -- and then choose what fits you best.
Pay particular attention to that word "unique." It means that
the product must be differentiated from other products. Here are the types
-- and the components used to sell them - in hopes that this list will help you
develop your own Unique Character Presentation. (I'll also give a few
examples of actors who have used each type in building their career. Note how
widely varied two people in the same type can be): </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE INNOCENT</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - A person
whose goal and core desire is happiness, who fears being punished for doing
something wrong. This person's strategy is to do things the "right"
way. This approach requires faith and optimism -- so THE INNOCENT is expected
to reflect goodness, morality, simplicity, nostalgia -- the child. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
generally requires a romantic, traditional approach. Or in some cases,
mystical, saintly or dreamy. (David Schwimmer, Meg Ryan) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">REGULAR GUY (GAL)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> -
This is person whose goal and core desire is belonging and connecting with
others. The strategy is to have a "common touch," be a
"down to earth" person with solid virtues. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Known for realism,
empathy and lack of pretense. This is the "good ol' boy," the girl
next door, the working stiff, the solid citizen, the good neighbor and
the regular Joe. Selling this image requires differentiating from elitist,
powerful people and stressing the everyday functionality of this sort of
person. (Ray Romano, Sandra Bullock) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE EXPLORER</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - This sort of
person wants to experience a better, more authentic, more fulfilling
life. Conformity and the feeling of being trapped are what THE EXPLORER
is avoiding. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> The strategy is
seeking new things, escape from the everyday, autonomy, ambition and being true
to one's inner life. Selling an image like this is done with individuality,
differentiation, 'new and exciting' are words to keep in mind. This is the
seeker, the wanderer, the pilgrim. A Pioneering spirit. (Ellen DeGeneres,
Johnny Depp) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE SAGE</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - This is the
type of person whose goal and desire are to use intelligence and analysis to
find the truth and understand the world. Not wanting to be duped, misled or
ignored, THE SAGE uses information, knowledge and self- reflection to reach the
goal of the truth. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling the sage
is mostly a matter of projecting expertise, philosophy, good planning,
solidity, a professional image. The mentor, the teacher, the guru. (Leonard
Nimoy, Oprah Winfrey) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE HERO</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - A constant
in the telling of stories, THE HERO is the person who believes to their core
that where there's a will, there's a way. The goal and main desire is to
prove one's worth through courage. The strategy here is strength and
competence. From the superhero to the team player -- the warrior to the winner
-- this person wants to improve the world with his mastery of fear.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
is somewhat complicated as several of the other types can cross over to this
role. But, straight- forwardness is a mainstay. Clear-eyed and capable. No
reluctance to go into the unknown. This is someone we can depend on. (Sylvester
Stallone, Linda Hamilton) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE OUTLAW</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - This type
wants to change what doesn't work for themselves, generally through revenge or
revolution. This person is a misfit, a wild man (or woman) who rebels
against the norm. The strategy here is to disrupt, destroy or shock. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling THE OUTLAW
is mostly a matter of breaking with convention. Words to keep in mind are
radical, outrageous, the "dark side." Social outcast. Reactionary.
Rebellious. (Al Pacino, Kathy Bates) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE MAGICIAN</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - This
person's goal is to make dreams come true through a fundamental laws of how the
universe works. The main strategy is to develop a vision and live by it. Always
looking for the "win-win" situation. Appearing as the visionary, the
inventor, shaman, medicine man, or charismatic.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
is projecting a transformative nature. Specialness, spirituality, and ability
to effect the outcome. This can be a "new age" approach. (Lucy Liu,
Jon Voight) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE LOVER</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - People of
this type have a goal of relationships through intimacy and experience. The
strategy of THE LOVER is to be passionate, grateful, appreciative and committed
-- to become more emotionally or physically attractive. This person can
be a spouse, a friend, a partner or team builder. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
is a matter of being outer directed and able to please others. A comfortable
feeling of "belonging" differentiates THE LOVER from other types.
(Aaron Eckhart, Drew Barrymore) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE JESTER</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - With a goal
of having a good time and "kidding" the world, THE JESTER plays,
makes jokes, can be a trickster. Never wants to be boring or to be bored. A
strategy of puncturing self importance, creating fun and live in the moment is
what differentiates this person from the "herd."</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
requires a welcoming, trustworthy, friendly approach. Truthful, open to change,
easy to know are ideas that important to being this person. (Adam Sandler,
Queen Latifah) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE RULER</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> -
The goal of 'the boss' is to create a prosperous family, community or team.
Success is a result of this person's core desire to control the situation. The
strategy is to exercise power, leadership, responsibility and authority to
achieve a greater end.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
is all in the areas of confidence, stability and trust. Differentiate from
"regular" people. (Judi Dench, Alan Alda) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE CAREGIVER</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> -
This type cares and protects other selflessly. The strategy of THE CAREGIVER is
doing things for others with compassion and generosity. The parent,
helper and supporter are people that fall into this category. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Selling this image
is about family, team, health, education -- helping. Differentiate from selfish
people. (Frances McDormand, Keanu Reeves) </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">THE CREATOR</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - This is a
person who wants to give form to a vision and to create enduing value. The
strategy here is to develop artistic control, culture, skills and to express
her own vision using creativity and imagination. </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Selling
this image requires innovation, self expression, and artistry. Differentiate
from unimaginative, banal and usual. (Steve Martin, Bette Midler) As you
can see, there are many types and even more strategies for projecting the image
that sells. Add to that, the ability of some actors to combine some types and
you have, literally, thousands of choices. For instance, Harrison Ford is
the regular guy hero, Robin Williams is the jester creator, Julia Roberts is
the innocent explorer, and Sarah Jessica Parker is the lover caregiver. In
fact one of the transitions every actor makes in a career is the expansion of
their basic type -- to include elements of other types -- which, in turn,
extends their staying power. So the question is not "What type are
you" as much as it is... "What's your Unique Character
Presentation?" All you have to do is look at yourself in an objective
way and align your marketing efforts with your natural tendencies. It's
up to you to choose, or you can wait for someone else to decide for you ...
which might take a long time. Be the creative hero in your own
career.</span></div>
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