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Acting Starter Kit
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items Calling all the actors! Check out some of these cool items that were super helpful for me on my acting journey. If we're being honest, none of these are absolutely necessary to get started, but they are all items that I have loved while beginning my ...
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Tools
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Tripods stands are mandatory for self-tape setups. Make sure this one is a good height for you and add it to your actor kit. I love the height of this one for me as a tall girl (5'9.5) and the swivel neck makes it perfect for my self-tapes or content...
PIXEL 80in Cell Phone Tripod for iPhone & Camera
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I use this for a larger backdrop that I keep at home. This can be beneficial for hanging back drops for self-tapes. Headshots or photography. (Yes, I've used this for all of those things. Lol.) Definitely a night addition for a home studio/office sit...
Julius Studio 10.1 ft. Extra Wide Backdrop Stand
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These lights are top tier. They make the lighting high quality and they have three settings. If you're struggling with a ring-light, this is the way to go.
skytex Softbox Lighting Kit with 2x 85W LED Bulbs
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This is just an additional tripod option. If you need a selfie stick this tripod is the way to go for you!
Fugetek 51" Pro Selfie Stick Tripod, Aluminum, Black
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I HATE running out of space on my laptop, but I love keeping all of my auditions. Whether it's for learning purposes, or it's because I'm a hoarder, this external drive makes clearing the space on my laptop a breeze. It is worth it! Trust me!
Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB External HDD, White
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When recording, walking back and forth to the camera can be a pain. This remote makes it 10x easier! Plant your feet, cause no more walking back and forth for you!
Foto&Tech FTRC-6 IR Remote for Canon Cameras
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Backdrops are a must! These are standard, easy to use backdrops that can make self-tapes on the go a breeze. Always be prepared for those self-tapes guys!
NEEWER 2-in-1 Blue/Gray Backdrop, 5'×6.6'
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These backdrops are a step up from the flat one tone backdrops I've included. I've found that this style of backdrop really helps to elevate the look of your self-tapes for the better! Go big or go home, right? Stand out in your self-tapes with these...
Kate Collapsible Backdrop Grey Blue 5x6.5ft
Books
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Good reads for acting insight anyone? Being that I never took formal acting classes prior to starting, I always doubted that I had the necessary knowledge to be an amazing actor. These books helped me build my confidence in acting with no training!
The Art of Acting
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Looking to get into acting and want a crash course on all the things to know? This is the book for you! Young or mature, this book gives a great breakdown of the basics!
The Young Actor's Handbook (Applause Acting)
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If you can't take the course with Chubbuck what's the next best thing?! Reading her book of course! This book is written by Ivana Chubbuck herself. This book is a detailed breakdown from the creator herself. Definitely recommend this book to any and ...
The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique
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Need an inspirational boost? This book always gets me out of a rut and back on course to my dreams. Nothing is impossible once you get out of your head!
The Artist's Way Workbook
Gifts for Actors
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Any beginner or experience actor would absolutely love this as a gift. I know, because my sister got me an actor themed gift my first year acting and I almost CRIED! So thoughtful, I don't see how anyone could ever dislike it!
Drama Theatre Necklace
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How cute and minimalistic is this necklace?!
JERWLI Phantom of the Opera Necklace 925 Silver
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A sweet gift with some funny humor! We all know how those theatre rehearsals can be. Am I right?
3dRose I Cant, I Have Rehearsal Mug, Blue
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STRAIGHT OUTTA REHEARSAL. Would love wearing this shirt to a rehearsal. I'm sure I would get ALL the laughs.
Straight Outta Rehearsal Funny Actor T-Shirt