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Resources For Actors

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All acting related resources ranging from equipment to podcasts. Useful for career growth, entertainment, encouragement, and creating an action plan.
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Actor's Bag

Some general items to make your on-set experience better.

 
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Multifunctional bag that turns into a backpack, briefcase, or over-the-shoulder tote. Very spacious with multiple pockets. 
CoolBELL Convertible Backpack Messenger Bag 17.3"
 
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Boost your comfortability by keeping your electronics charged. 
Anker 313 Power Bank 10000mAh with USB-C
 
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sanitizing wipes, on set, actor's set bag, set bag, help for actors, on set essentials
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, 20 ct. (10 pack)
 
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Feel secure with a travel-size stain remover for clothes and costumes.
Tide To Go Pen, Instant Stain Remover, 3 Count
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Guarantee that your clothes will look presentable on camera and set. 
Downy Wrinkle Release Spray Plus, 3 Fl Oz, 12 Pack
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Remove makeup and refresh after a long day on set. *Use discretion for your skin's needs.
SpaScriptions Makeup Cleansing Wipes, 120 Count
 
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A cool hack for on set shoots in commercials, films, or photographs. Also great to have for dryness.
LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops 0.25 oz (7.5mL)

Self-Tape Equipment

Some useful gadgets for self-tape auditions 

 
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Great for shooting self-tape auditions, slate shots, and editing footage
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, 256GB, Pacific Blue - Unlocked
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Reversable backdrop, great for auditions 
Selens 5x6.6ft Blue Grey 2-in-1 Pop Up Backdrop
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Compact point and shoot camera. Built-in WIFI. 
Canon PowerShot Digital Camera
 
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Great for holding camera and phone
55" PHOPIK Aluminum Extendable Phone Tripod
 
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Keep your backdrop in place
NEEWER Backdrop Stand 10ft x 7ft, Adjustable
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Flexible tripod that is perfect for auditions on the road. Flexible in functionality as well as camera and phone usage.
JOBY GorillaPod 325: Compact, Flexible Tripod
 
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Memory card for storing footage
SanDisk Ultra Plus 64GB microSDXC UHS-I Card
 
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Store your proudest work
Sandisk Ultra Plus 32gb
 
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Padded compact camera carrier with shoulder strap. Great for safely storing camera.
Sony LCSCSJ Soft Case for S, W, T, N Series Cameras
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Quality equipment with an affordable price, this is wonderful for self-tape auditions. Provides a professional atmosphere without overspending. Multi-useful for photography, video, and events.
Torjim Softbox Lighting Kit, 30"X30"
 
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Great for an elevated look to a self-tape audition. Can also be used for photography, headshots, youtube, and other outlets of creation.
NEEWER 700W Softbox Lighting Kit, 2Pack, 24x24
 
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Ensure casting can hear you clearly in self-tape auditions. Adaptable for Apple and Android products.
PoP voice Lavalier Mic for iPhone Android
 
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Add an extra layer of quality to your self tape auditions. This versatile microphone is great for podcasts, vlogs, and auditions.
Wireless Lavalier Mic for iPhone iPad, Clip Mic

Books

Books for actors

 
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Gives an inside perspective on the casting process. Also details what an actor can do to stand out in the audition room. 
Confessions of a Casting Director: Help Actors...
 
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Personal stories and advice to aspiring and working actors. 
F*ck Your Comfort Zone: TAKE A RISK AND BECOME
 
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This handbook is useful for technique defining and gives clarity to ambiguous teachings. Theater focused.
A Practical Handbook for the Actor
 
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Advice for how to stay persistent and overcome rejection as an actor. 
10000 NOs: Overcome Rejection on the Way

Podcasts

Advice, stories, entertainment, and encouragement.

 
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Insightful advice, motivation, and audition stories from actors. Explore how an audition changed the course of a person's life. 
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse on Apple Podcasts
 
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Great storytelling of Pam Grier's climb into becoming an icon
The Plot Thickens - Season 4: Here Comes Pam
 
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Advice, stories, and encouragement for actors
Audrey Helps Actors Podcast Jesse Lumen
 
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An opportunity for a different perspective to help motivate any actor.
THINK BIGGER PODCAST
 
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Brian Breaks Character on Apple Podcasts
 
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Informational for actors new and experienced.
The Actor CEO Podcast: Acting Business | Interviews
 
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In-depth conversations with current  film, television, and theater actors/creators. 
In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast Backstage
 
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A funny, inspiring, and honest podcast discussing the “Nos” in the acting industry.
‎10,000 NOs on Apple Podcasts