Rich and Famous in Thirty Seconds: Inside Secrets to Achieving Financial Success in Television and Radio Commercials

by Batt Johnson

Overview

Rich and Famous in Thirty Seconds is written by a veteran of more than thirty years in show business and is filled with inside secrets and helpful tips, many not taught in university programs. It has in-depth interviews with successful actors, teachers, agents, and casting directors. Special chapters on marketing, getting jobs, and actor’s tax deductions provide stimulating insight. Additional chapters are dedicated to broadcasters, models, and children who want to succeed in the fun and lucrative business of TV commercials.

This book will help you develop highly marketable skills, maximize your potential, avoid pitfalls, and profit in the process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462099436
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/30/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	344
File size:	4 MB

Table of Contents

	Dedication	v
	Acknowledgement	vii
	Foreword	ix
	Introduction: Commercials: A Brief History	xvii
Chapter 1	Acting in Commercials: How Do I Get Started?	1
Chapter 2	Copy Analysis: Understand What the Writer Means	36
Chapter 3	Voice Acting: Make Your Money Where Your Mouth Is	45
Chapter 4	Taking Your Best Look to the Lens: Fitness, Nutrition, Grooming, Wardrobe, Makeup	63
Chapter 5	Marketing: You Are the Product, Sell It	90
Chapter 6	Audio-Video Demo Reels: Elimination of Demonstration Aggravation	129
Chapter 7	The Audition: Your Opportunity	148
Chapter 8	The Actor, The Director: The Relationship	172
Chapter 9	The Job: Now Show Your Stuff!	186
Chapter 10	Agents: Come Here Kid, I'm Gonna Make You a Star!	196
Chapter 11	Unions: What Can They Do for Me?	215
Chapter 12	Children in Acting: The Educational and Leadership Values for Your Kids	223
Chapter 13	Hear Me, See Me: From Radio to Film and Television	239
Chapter 14	From the Runway to TV: Models Making the Transition	269
Chapter 15	Taxes: It's Your Money, Get It Back!	287
	Rich & Famous Bibliography	300
Appendix	What Do I Think About Before I Speak?	301
	About the Author	321