Video course · 6 sections · 75 lessons
NO EXCUSES! DIY Actor Demo Reel Clips
Write it, prep it, shoot it, edit it, use it.
The recovered Child Actor 101 demo clip course. Across five sections, families learn how to plan, write, shoot, edit, and actually use professional demo reel clips for their young actor - without excuses and without a Hollywood budget. Migrated from the original course so every lesson, video position, and resource is preserved.
This course was restored from the original Child Actor 101 material. 27 lessons still have a video that is being verified or replaced - they are marked as being restored, and the lesson copy is fully preserved in the meantime. 22 of 75 lessons do not have their original video yet, so this course is not complete until those videos are restored.
Section 1
Welcome
3 lessons
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Welcome Message
Video2Meet Corey Ralston
Founded by Corey RalstonVideoVideo being restored3Got Tape? Why Clips Matter
Child Actor 101 is a Facebook Community group built for Parent’s of Child Actors. It is moderated by 40+ Industry Professionals including Talent Agents, Cast...VideoVideo being restoredSection 2
Section One - Write It
12 lessons
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Welcome to Write It
VideoBeing restored5Deciding What to Write: Genres & Types
Before writing a word we must decide what is needed for the Actor. A lot of variables can play into this.VideoVideo being restored6Inspiration Station
Several reasons exist. Like copyright laws for one. But a great reason is to not draw comparisons to something well known. Iconic or familiar scenes, speeche...Video7Example of an Inspired Scene (Shameless)
This is a huge step. We are erasing a major familiarity to the original work.Video8The Re-Worked Scene
Keeping the Drama With High StakesVideoVideo being restored9Logistics: Cast & Location
Before writing it is best to take Inventory or available talent. I have seen a lot of clips ruined by the performance of another performer.VideoBeing restored10A Clip for Two
You can write longer scenes with strong characters and great dialogue. But you should ideally target a 2-3 minute scene that can be edited to accommodate bot...VideoVideo being restored11Your First Mission
A script about nothing ends up being SEINFELD. Entertainment comes from the extraordinary. By keeping stakes high we are creating a reason for a performance...Video12Creative Fencing
A) INT or EXT denotes inside or outsideVideo13Writing for the Tone of a Genre
How does a scene from a medical drama make you feel? Anxious, perhapsVideoVideo being restored14Monologue as a Clip
Most of you or your kid have a short monologue that's probably on tape in front of a wall. Good job, now let's do better. What if you take that monologue and...2 videosVideo being restored15Don't Be Scared
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END.VideoSection 3
Section Two - Plan & Prep It
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Welcome Back
Video17Plan & Prep, Part Two
VideoVideo being restored18Plan & Prep, Part Three
VideoVideo being restored19Plan & Prep, Part Four
VideoVideo being restored20Lighting Gear & Setup
VideoBeing restored21Microphones: Consistent Quality Sound
Video22Who's Who on a Movie Crew
Video23Microphone & Sound Tutorials
10 videos24Plan & Prep, Part Five
VideoVideo being restored25Plan & Prep, Part Six
VideoVideo being restored26Plan & Prep, Part Seven
VideoVideo being restored27Plan & Prep, Part Eight
VideoVideo being restored28Plan & Prep, Part Nine
VideoVideo being restoredSection 4
Section Three - Shoot It
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Welcome to Shoot It
VideoBeing restored30Production Design
2 videos31Locations & Props
3 videos32Cinematic Lighting
Video33Accessories for Smartphone Filmmakers
3 videos34Lighting Techniques
Seeing your clothes with a fresh eye2 videos35Lighting Tips for Low or No Budget
3 videos36My Lighting Obsession
Video37More Lighting Examples
In fact 480 is good for compression.. more info later4 videos38Reaction Shots
Filmmaking LingoVideo39Three Shot Example
easy peasy lemon squeezieVideoVideo being restored40Three Shot Tutorials
Get all Actors in frame5 videos41Shot by Shot Example
Video42What Is a Mark?
A mark helps an actor find a landing spot when blocking a scene. This mark keeps a consistent distance between Actor and Camera and helps maintain focus and...Video43Microphones
Video44Lavalier Mics
Video45Let Me Save You the Trouble
VideoBeing restored46Take a Chill Pill
We are showing examples of acting in a genre. Keep the tone in tact.2 videosVideo being restored47Filming with Flair
For the brave creative soulsVideo48Check the Gate
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Section Four - Edit It
14 lessons
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Welcome Back
Video50Editing Concepts: Tutorial Series
14 videos51Corey's Enlight App Overview
VideoVideo being restored52Slate, Sync & Sound
3 videos53Corey Walks You Through an Edit
Video54More Awesome Videos to Learn From
More Awesome Videos to Learn From5 videos55Essential Cuts
Video56Guest Interview: Filmmaker & Editor Kasey Atkins
Video57Trimming & Pacing
No matter how long your scene is. Edit a full version of the scene first. You can use this full version in Social Media Marketing. It is also just a nice thi...4 videos58Overlays & Labeling
VideoVideo being restored59Overlay & VideoSoap Tutorials
In the App Store3 videos60Corey Sets the Score
Corey sets the scoreVideo61Choosing Music
Article3 videos62Wrapping Up Unit 4
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Section Five - Use It
13 lessons
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Welcome to the Final Section
Video64Uploading to Actors Access
is quality to the Production Value?Video65Casting Networks
Frustrated Band Geek in Tween Multi-Cam Sitcom2 videos66Casting Frontier
They have predominant commercial castings and a smaller mix of Short Film, New Media and other projects.Video67IMDb & IMDbPro
.Video68A Very Important Message from Corey
VideoVideo being restored69Child Actor Net Safety
Video70Vimeo for Video Hosting
They do lack in the privacy department so not a wise choice when wanting to password protect a top secret video.VideoVideo being restored71Your Actor's Website
If sudden success arises then that domain can be held hostage and sold back to you for a lot of money.2 videos72Facebook for Actors
A simple website landing page can host links, headshots, videos and contact info.Video73Instagram for Actors
Actors can post limited timed video clips to engage followers on Instagram. Videos can be longer and uploaded to IGTv2 videos74Email & Networking
All actors should have an official account to use in related communication.2 videos75And That Is... A Wrap!
VideoVideo being restoredRestored from the original Child Actor 101 course. Lesson copy, lesson order, video positions, and resource links are preserved from the archived course pages.