Classes

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

Our On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

Our VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

When: 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET

A commercial demo -everyone's gotta have one.  Whether you are just getting started in VO, already have a demo, have a demo in progress or want some general pointers, this class is the place for you!  First, we'll go through some demo basics and then open it up to the group.  Come ready to talk commercial demos with the EIF VO Lab staff in a safe and encouraging environment.

Please note:  This class will specifically focus on commercial demos only.

REQUIREMENTS

Please come prepared with questions on commercial demos.

You will be removed from the RSVP list if you have already taken this class. This is to ensure all VO Lab users have opportunity to attend.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

SYNOPSIS

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to create a budget, get out of debt, build an emergency fund and begin to save for retirement. Participants will leave knowing that they can begin their path of financial freedom.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

SYNOPSIS

This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using Facetime, Skype, etc.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or Promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. This session will last for 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

SYNOPSIS

Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and if that matches with what is coming into the audition room.

Please email copies of the headshots (MAX 2) that are submitted the most to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation, by 7 p.m. the evening prior to the class. The class may not get through all headshots. 

If you have taken The Branding Workshop, please bring a typed copy of your branding sentence. It is not required that you take The Branding Workshop before you take this session.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits.

Click here for details and to RSVP

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Young Performers - Please join The Actors Fund Looking Ahead program for a virtual Self-Tape Skills Workshop with Casting Directors from the Casting Society of America

When: 5:30 p.m ET (2:30 p.m. PT), Thursday, May 6, 2021 

Get advice from the professionals on computer set-up and lighting that doesn’t require expensive equipment! Plus have an opportunity to ask questions and explore audition skills with the experts.

To register go to lookingaheadny.org

Haven't registered for Looking Ahead yet? It’s free and easy to join! Click here to register.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This introductory workout/class is for performers that are completely new  to voiceover or for those that have some experience , but want a moderately paced learning experience that focuses on the fundamentals of a specific voiceover genre.  In this case commercial voiceover is the focus, as well as an introduction to the VO Lab's workout group structure.  Attendees will practice reading commercial VO copy (Lab provided) and receive direction and feedback from the engineer/booth director and peers within the group.

Program duration: 1:30  - 4:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) 

REQUIREMENTS

This is an introductory class/workout.  If you have previously attended the Beginner Bundle, Commercial Workouts for the Absolute Beginner or standard (non-Beginner Bundle) VO Lab Commercial Workout groups, you are not eligible for this offering.  

Once the RSVP list is finalized (approx. two hours prior to the class/workout), each performer on the RSVP list will be asked if you want to be included in the random selection of designated reader spots. Copy will then be issued to those that want to be included.  During the class/workout we will randomly select 10-12 designated readers using a transparent selection process.

If you are not on the  RSVP list, but are interested in potentially joining as an Auditor add your name to the Waitlist. If there is no Waitlist option available, that means that all program seating options are full.

Attendees must stay for the entire program.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that will take place ONLINE. Class begins at 9:45 a.m. PT / 10:45 a.m. MT / 11:45 a.m. CT / 12:45 p.m. ET

This three hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members who have previously taken the Part 1 class (Intro to Narrative Video Editing with iMovie) and are interested in learning how to expand their projects (e.g. short film, web series) using iMovie. In this class we will pick up where we left off in Part 1 by editing a short dialogue scene. We will also introduce more advanced features within iMovie including the addition of animated effects. Footage for the scene will be provided.

Please Note: You must have taken Part 1 (Intro to Narrative Video Editing with iMovie) prior to taking this class.

This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are required. No exceptions. 

Requirements:

• An Apple Macintosh computer (desktop or laptop) with a current version of iMovie installed (latest is 10.2.3)
• Desire and ability to learn to edit digital video footage using Apple iMovie

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This is a great time to get things done and you might have a question or two that's keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one of our classes or trying to finish up your project or just trying to get a little confidence going, this is your chance to get help during this online forum where members will submit questions so that we can address them as efficiently as possible while at the same time helping as many of you as we can. We welcome all questions from all levels of experience.

Once you have signed up, you will be sent a link to submit your question(s).

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that begins at 9:45 a.m. PT / 10:45 a.m. MT / 11:45 a.m. CT / 12:45 p.m ET

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

When: 1:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. ET

Acting is collaborative, correct? We think so, but it seems that voice actors seldom get to work side-by-side, especially on commercial voiceover.  That was an "ah ha" moment for us, so we decided it was high time to create a tag team commercial voiceover workout for you and your fellow voice actors. With that in mind, Dynamic Duos was born.  We provide the copy and some direction, you provide the acting chops and some opinions, and together we get to make a little VO magic.

• REQUIREMENTS
• Frequency Restriction: Apologies, but if you have participated in Dynamic Duos within the last 30-days you are not eligible for this offering.
• If you make the RSVP list for this edition of Dynamic Duos, but participate in a Dynamic Duos workout within 30-days of the start date of this edition, you will be ineligible to participate in this Dynamic Duos workout.
• Attendees must stay for the entire 3-hour program, which is from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - (Pacific) / 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Eastern)
• This is not an entry level voiceover program.  If you are new to voiceover or have limited experience in the craft, we suggest that you attend the VO Lab's Beginner Bundle: Intro to Dialogue Voiceover before participating in this program. 
• A computer with video capabilities, microphone (USB, analog or computer mic) and headphones/earbuds.
• A stable Internet connection, as this program will be using an online group/meet application.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.