Monthly Archives: July 2010

Dancing With the Green Screen

Posted on July 31, 2010 by jlados

Dancing by yourself in front of the camera with a bunch of people watching is disconcerting. It’s like getting caught dancing in front of a mirror. Except that every awkward move is memorialized permanently on tape. But, before we could … Continue reading →

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And now . . . A Music Video!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by jlados

Just now got a call for a music video tomorrow. An actress making her first recording. They want a middle age business man. Did they HAVE to say “middle age?” Not sure what the premise is, but it will be … Continue reading →

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Wrap Party

Posted on July 30, 2010 by jlados

Gee. That was nice. The director/producers invited everyone to the wrap party. Its at 9:00 p.m. on a weekday at a bar in Studio City. I am usually in my jammies with the little dog reading a novel in bed … Continue reading →

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Can You Do Greek/Mediterranean?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

New e-mail. “We LOVE your look, only for a different part. Can you do a Greek/Mediterranean accent?” Checked out the part. Submitted for an American looking television announcer. This part is for a swarthy Greek. Rubbed my cheeks and chin; … Continue reading →

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Ok. I Need a Resume.

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

Every actor has a resume. Except me. Ok, let’s see. Internet samples. Hmmm. These look different. Personal stats on top; Credits below; then Training; then Skills. What happened to Education and Job History? Personal stats – ok. Whew. No requirement to list … Continue reading →

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You Want a Big Laugh, You Get a Big Laugh

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

Background now. Holding an empty whisky bottle and taking big swigs. Some Korean gets shot. “I need you all to look to your right when you hear the shots. Stop partying. Stare at what is happening. Then big laughter after … Continue reading →

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Signature Scars

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

Everyone already knows I wear boxers from my stint as a paramedic. Now everyone also knows I had heart surgery. Hard to hide that fact when you are shirtless at a pool party in Northridge holding a whisky bottle, clanging it … Continue reading →

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Shirtless in Northridge

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

Paramedic No. 2 was asked to stay around for the 80’s Party Scene. Guess he had so much fun with Paramedic No. 1 and the topless girl on the gurney that it was hard to leave. Back to wardrobe; nothing … Continue reading →

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What Paramedics Do in Hollywood

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

Something got shifted. The way I read the Call Sheet (which admittedly could be wrong) didn’t show Paramedic No. 1 and Paramedic No.2 in the same scene. I linger in the food area giving advice to a guy who got fired … Continue reading →

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One Big Hunka Paramedic

Posted on July 29, 2010 by jlados

Was planning to take Friday off, thinking this was an all day shoot. Call sheet came in about 10:00 p.m. Thursday. Yeah, a real Call Sheet. My call time was 2:00 p.m. Cool. Hit the office in the morning and … Continue reading →

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