Here's Looking at You: The Actor's Guide to Commercial Print » (New Edition)

Scott Powers works consistently as a model, hand model, actor, and stand-up comic, and is regularly seen in print ads, as well as commercials, film, and comedy clubs. With many years of consulting and private teaching, he is responsible for many models working in the industry today. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, is a voting member of the Academy Awards, and heads Scott Powers Productions, Inc., a program packaging, production, and consulting firm to the entertainment industry.

Here's Looking at You is the definitive how-to guide to breaking into the world of commercial print--an area of employment for actors that can pay up to $250 an hour. With survival tips and words of encouragement from a man who knows, this book takes you step-by-step through one of the most lucrative sides of the acting world. Topics include:

• benefits and rewards of being a real person model
• essential characteristics and attitudes
• how to cope with and overcome rejection
• why some models and actors ride in Porsches and others ride in Subways
• preparing for photo shoots
• establishing your communications network
• how to package and market yourself
• getting an agent who's best for you
• doing "go-sees" the right way
• what you really need to know about bookings
• avoiding scams

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Essential for any working actor seeking further employment.