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| Website Talent Attributes/Descriptions |
08/14/2007 |
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Website Talent Attributes/Descriptions
We each have special talents and abilities. Producers and casting people need to be able to find them and you on our website. You can create esoteric, descriptive terms for yourself, but the casting people need to know them in order to find you. Below, please find the standard words casting calls have used in the past to find talent with specific abilities and attributes.
Select the attributes that describe you, as an audience would perceive you. If more than one is truly within your range, include them all.
Above all, select only those attributes for any craft or skill for which you can render a truly professional performance. For example, can you do a character/cartoon voice? And sustain it for :60 seconds AND 20 takes? Choose carefully and professionally. You must be able to deliver on what you promise.
Generic Role Fulfillment
SEX
DIALECTS/ACCENTS
Mainstream USA
African American-Refined
African American-Street
Hispanic American
Southern-(add state or style)
Jamaican
Australian
Irish
English-(add region/dialect)
Scottish
Middle Eastern
Russian
Bronx/Brooklyn
Cajun - Authentic, Cartoon
Spanish - Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Venezuelan
Andalusian, Castillian
French - Montr顬, Quebec, Parisian
OTHER SPOKEN LANGUAGES
Please note fluency level and specific country of language spoken
ROLE'S FUNCTION
Announcer Mainstream
Announcer Big Voice
Announcer Soft/Wispy
Announcer Edgy/Hoarse
Announcer Voice of God
Spokesperson
Real Person
Testimonial
Character Real Person
Mom/Dad
Impressions/Impersonations
Story Teller
Narrator Technical/Medical
Singer Pop
Singer Operatic
Singer Jingle
ATMOSPHERICS
Genuine
Casual
Comedic
Ultra-Theatrical
Hard Sell
High Energy
Authoritative
Gravitas
Sophisticated
Gen-X
2002 Film-Trailer Network-Promo Stereotypic
Monotone '90s Read
1940s Stereotypic
Disk Jocky Stereotypic
Manic
Crazy
Gravelly
Elderly
Mature
Middle Age
20 something
Teen
ATTITUDE
Friendly
Snobbish
Sarcastic
Geeky Nerd
Macho
Tough/Bellicose
Tough/Pleasant
Screamer
Angry
Casual
Giggly
Bright/Sassy
Silly Cartoon
Sincere
Laid Back
Sexy
Warm/Fuzzy
Sweet
Cloyingly Sweet
Caring/Concerned
On-Camera Specifics
APPARENT AGE ON-CAMERA
Elderly
Mature
Mid
20-something
30-something
Teen
Child
ETHNICITY ON CAMERA
European Scandinavian
European nondescript white
European Italian
European Semitic
European Iberian
African heritage
Native North American
Native Central/South American
Native Caribbean American
Native Alaskan American
Polynesian
Asian
Indian
Arabic/Middle Eastern
HAIR
Black
Brown
Red
Blond
Salt/Pepper
White
Balding
Bald
Facial Hair
EYES
Pale Blue/Grey
Blue
Hazel/Green
Tan
Brown
Black
BODY TYPE
Average for Age
Tall
Short/Petite
Athletic
Model
Slim
Full Figure
Heavy
EXTRAORDINARY FEATURE
Hair
Teeth
Body
Hand Model
Foot Model
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Ear Prompter
TelePromTer
TelePromTer With Glasses
Precision pourer
SPECIALTY SKILLS
Musical Instrument
Ride Horse
Sail Boat
Juggler
Ride Bike
Motorcycle
Ice Skate
Tennis
Car Stickshift
Swim
Scuba
Nudity
STUNT SKILLS
Gallop/Jump Horse
Sail Boat
Skateboard
Motorcycle
Figure Skate
Car Skid
Car Handbrake-Turn
Stunt Player
Stunt Coordinator
THEATRICAL CRAFTS
Dramatic
Improv/Comedy
Corporate Theater
Live Theatre
Live M.C.
Dancer
IMPERSONATIONS
Specify by name of person
In general, select one of the above "attributes" and add any modifying or specific attributes after. (i.e. English-Cockney) |
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