Actors Preparing For The Production

Actors To Properly Prepare For The Production
Please Read This Page Thoroughly

We will be shooting film and still photography.
Show up prepared it’s crucial to the success of the shoot

What This Means:

1. Map the location out the night before so you know how long it will take to get there.
2. Parking may or may not be available close by and you may need a credit card or quarters to pay for parking.
3. Arrive 15-30 minutes early, so those last minute things do not become emergencies.
4. Arrive dressed and ready to shoot.
5. Arrive with your hair and makeup done.
6. Bring everything “you” need to the location.
7. Bring anything you agreed to provide to the production.

Planning And Preparation

We will work with you in advance to plan and coordinate the best time,
location, clothing, props, and accessories for the production.

A Few Things We Consider During
The Planning Phase

What crew is needed?

1. Do we need a separate photographer in addition to a cinematographer?
2. Do we need a sound engineer?
3. Do we need boom operators or just in camera sound?
4. Do we need multiple lavs or microphones?

What equipment is needed?

1. What type of camera(s) are necessary to capture the directors vision?
2. Do we need lighting?
3. Do we need tripods or gimbals?

Choosing The Right Location Is Critical

1. How accessible is it?
2. Where is the sun compared to our actor(s)
3. What noises are present?
4. How busy is this location with people and cars?
5. Are we allowed to shoot in this location?

Call Time

Choosing the right time to film is critical to our production.
Please be 15-30 minutes early to ensure you can find the location, find parking and have time to do any last minute things like hair or makeup.
Showing up late causes undo stress and improper preparation.

Outdoor Filming

This type of filming is usually without support.
Bring anything you require, such as Coffee, food, jacket,
sun glasses, sun screen, water

Your Responsibilities

1. The wardrobe discussed in the planning phase
2. Hats, gloves, jewelry, purses, scarfs, sun glasses, watches
3. Hair & Makeup
4. All supplies needed to be prepared
5. Props you deem necessary

Things To Consider

Accessorizing yourself to bring your style and creativity
into the story with things you enjoy.
Just a few ideas…

1. Active wear
2. Bikinis
3. Beach Chair(s), Towel(s), Umbrella
4. Hats that show style
5. Interesting or popular books, magazines, or papers
6. Loose blowing clothes
7. Loose skirts, Tight Shirts
8. Sunglasses
9. Towel(s)
10. Vintage cameras
11. Vintage clothing
12. Water or sports bottles

Bring Clothing That Fits Your Style And The Production

The clothes you wear should be appropriate for the
type of shooting we are doing.
Let your style of clothing tell a beautiful story

1. 50’s style
2. 70’s style
3. Artsy styles
4. Bohemian styles
5. Bright styles
6. Business styles
7. Casual styles
8. Cowgirl, cowboy styles
9. Dark styles
10. Fun styles
11. Girly styles
12. Girl next door styles
13. Elegant styles
14. Exotic styles
15. Gothic styles
16. Hats that show style
17. Light styles
18. Lingerie
19. Loose blowing styles
20. Loose jeans
21. Loose stylish shirts
22. Loose stylish skirts
23. Pajamas
24. Preppy styles
25. Punk styles
26. Rocker styles
27. Sexy styles
28. Shorts
29. Sporty styles
30. Stylish sunglasses
31. Tight jeans
32. Tight stylish shirts
33. Tight stylish skirts
34. Tomboy style
35. Trendy styles
36. Vibrant styles
37. Yoga styles

Let Your Shoes Tell The Story

The shoes you wear will compliment your style and add to the story
Boots that tell a story

1. Ankle boot
2. Army boots
3. Cowboy boots
4. Fashionable boots
5. Hiking boots
6. Jackboots
   7 Jump boots
7. Long Sexy boots
8. Rain boots
9. Riding boots
10. Ski boots
11. Steel toe boots
12. Work boots

Shoes that tell a story

1. Athletic shoes
2. Ballet shoes
3. Beach shoes
4. Boat shoes
5. Bowling shoes
6. Brogues
7. Cleats
8. Climbing shoes
9. Clogs
10. Court shoes
11. Cycling shoes
12. Deck shoes
13. Dress shoes
14. Elevator shoes
15. Espadrilles
16. Flip flops
17. Golf shoes
18. Gumboots
19. Heels
20. High heels
21. High top sneakers
22. Kamiks
23. Loafers
24. Mary Janes
25. Moccasins
26. Mukluks
27. Mules
28. Open toe shoes
29. Oxfords
30. Penny loafers
31. Platform shoes
32. Pointe shoes
33. Pumps
34. Saddle shoes
35. Sandals
36. Skate shoes
37. Slides
38. Sling backs
39. Slippers
40. Sneakers
41. Stiletto heels
42. Tap shoes
43. Tennis shoes
44. Toe shoes
45. Track shoes
46. Waders
47. Wedge shoes
48. Wingtip shoes

Your Face Is The Face Of The Story

Take care of your face and be prepared on the day of filming

1. Exfoliate
2. Wax your brows
3. Whiten your teeth

Make Sure Your Hair Shows Your Style
And Helps Tell A Beautiful Story

1. Have your hair cut and styled
2. Have your roots touched up

Make Sure Your Skin Helps Tell A Beautiful Story

1. Go to a tanning salon
2. Wax or shave as necessary

People Will Be Looking At Everything
While Watching Your Feature

Don’t FORGET!!!

1. A manicure
2. A pedicure