Olympiakos 0-3 Arsenal: Olivier Giroud fires Gunners into Champions League last 16

Olivier Giroud's cap trap secured Weapons store's place in the last 16 of the Champions Group for the sixteenth straight season as they beat Olympiakos 3-0.

Expecting to win by no less than two clear objectives in Athens on Wednesday night, the Heavy weapons specialists delivered the ideal away execution to pip the Greeks to second spot in Gathering F. Giroud softened the stop up the 25th moment when he headed home from Aaron Ramsey's cross. The Frenchman made it 2-0 not long after half-time from Joel Campbell's pass and after that scored a third from the punishment spot following 69 minutes to guarantee Weapons store join Chelsea and Manchester City in the following round.

Capability to the last 16 finishes an astounding turnaround for the Heavy weapons specialists as they turn out to be only the eighth side to progress through their gathering having taken three focuses or less from their opening four matches.

That they did as such without such a variety of harmed players, including Santi Cazorla and Alexis Sanchez, makes the accomplishment considerably more noteworthy.

They will now look ahead to the draw for the last 16 next Monday, when they could be drawn against Genuine Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Wolfsburg or Zenit St Petersburg.

The damage hit Heavy weapons specialists were helped by the arrival of Theo Walcott, who made his first begin since torment a calf harm in late October. In any case, it took them a while to get into the challenge in an unfriendly climate at the Karaiskakis Stadium.

It was Olympiakos who looked the brighter side in the early stages, with Felipe Pardo and Seba bringing on issues for Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal down the flanks.

The Heavy armament specialists developed into the diversion and went near leads the pack following 25 minutes as Mathieu Flamini's avoided shot struck the bar from Campbell's curtailed.

In no time a short time later, the guests led the pack as Mesut Ozil played an astute go out to Ramsey on the left and his cross was going in at the close post by Giroud.

Walcott then let go wide from simply outside the zone yet Olympiakos additionally undermined at the flip side as Laurent Koscielny cleared a traverse his own bar.

There was a stressing sight for Munititions stockpile toward the begin of the second half as Giroud landed unadroitly on his lower leg and appeared to be in some agony. In any case, the Frenchman proceeded with and had the characterizing effect on the match.

He multiplied the lead in the 49th moment after Campbell controlled well in the crate and slid it through for the striker to wrap up.

The objective implied Stockpile would fit the bill for the last 16 and Olympiakos attempted to assemble a reaction to wrestle back second spot.

Petr Cech spared from Kostas Fortounis and Cocoa Ideye couldn't deal with his feet when he was all around set before objective.

On the other hand, pretty much as the Greeks were appreciating a managed spell of weight, they yielded the vital third.

Nacho Monreal's cross hit Omar Elabdellaoui's arm and Giroud dispatched the spot-kick to send Munititions stockpile into Monday's draw.

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Chelsea 2-0 FC Porto: Willian seals win as Chelsea top Champions League Group

Chelsea gave penance for their late poor structure by booking their place in the Champions Group knockout stage with an assurance boosting 2-0 triumph over Porto at Stamford Span. Ivan Marcano's twelfth moment own-objective set Soul on their way before Willian's second-half strike topped off a fine execution by Jose Mourinho's ambushed side.


 The Gathering G result, combined with Dynamo Kiev's triumph over Maccabi Tel Aviv, implies Chelsea join Manchester City and Weapons store in Monday's last-16 draw to the detriment of 2004 champions Porto, who drop into the Europa Group.

Chelsea entered the diversion on the back of Saturday's humiliating thrashing at home to Bournemouth, an amusement which Diego Costa missed after a reported spat with Mourinho.

Mourinho declined to recognize talk of his side dropping into the Europa Alliance and reestablished Costa into his beginning line-up, against the club with whom he made his name in administration.

Furthermore, Costa, the point of convergence of a stimulated Chelsea assault, was vital to a move which saw the hosts break the halt after only 12 minutes.

Having been played through on objective, the Spain global's low shot cannoned off Porto 'guardian Iker Casillas and straight into Marcano, who unintentionally ricocheted the ball towards objective.

His cautious accomplice Maicon attempted unproductively to keep the ball from going too far yet the fifth authority affirmed the ball had and the objective was recompensed.

Justifiably, the leap forward propelled the hosts who started to hint at the sparkling structure which saw them guarantee the Chief Association title last season.



Chelsea's 2-0 triumph over Porto in the Champions Alliance gathering stage facilitated the weight on supervisor Jose Mourinho

Costa, Eden Peril and Oscar all connected to extraordinary impact as the last saw a twisted shot avoided barely wide of objective on 28 minutes.

It showed up Porto had no choice yet to submit fouls as two players got yellow cards before the break, however this maybe was more down to ref Cuneyt Cakir's over extravagance to go to his pocket as Costa and Nemanja Matic were likewise occupied.

Chelsea went looking for a brief moment promptly after the break however Willian neglected to benefit as much as possible from his chance two minutes in, before Jesus Crown drew Thibaut Courtois into a fine spare.

Be that as it may, inside of five minutes Chelsea broadened their lead. Porto neglected to regard the notice from Willian's prior endeavor forward and, after Danger slipped him in behind Miguel Layun, the Brazilian committed no error in rifling the ball low past Casillas.

The objective left Porto requiring three objectives to qualify and supervisor Julen Lopetegui pulled out all the stops as Ruben Neves and Vincent Aboubakar entered the quarrel.

The promising Yacine Brahimi turned out to be Porto's just feasible outlet as they pushed for an objective, yet his objective bound exertion was conclusively flicked far from objective by Branislav Ivanovic on 64 minutes.

The Porto substitutions seemed to advantage Chelsea more as the amusement opened up, however a poor touch from Costa saw Soul neglect to rebuff the guests on the counter on 79 minutes, before Danger hit the post with a low drive a moment later.

Substitute Cristian Tello drew the immaculate Courtois enthusiastically late on before Brahimi saw an eminent volley miss the objective at the passing, however the night eventually had a place with Chelsea.
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A Lesson From a Tragic Tale of a Failed Dreaming Actor

Struggling actors in their single room discussing dreams

Once upon a time, there was an actor, a real dream boy.  We called him Swapan Kumar (?????? ?????) 
-(Name changed due to secrecy)

Swapan Kumar, like most actors, was passionate, creative and excited to fulfill his dream and get his career off the ground.  He felt a surge of excitement when he realized that acting is more than a hobby, and he could do acting as a profession and be Salman khan or Randhir Kapoor. There was just no stopping him!

He was ready.  Because he thought that�s all it takes to be a professional actor.  A passion!
Right? But he didn�t know anything about, how? Oh, yeah� training!; he realized

Okay, Dream Boy realized how silly he had been.  He should probably take an acting class or something.

So he did.

• Now he was ready to be a professional actor.  He had taken training from a renowned school, paying Rs. 200,000 (two Lackhs, about $3000)

He had passion, he had been properly trained with all the information he needed to be a professional actor (after all, he took BJAS acting class) and so� he said �watch out Bollywood- Swapan Kumar is here"!

Well, nothing happened..  Swapan Kumar was stumped.  He took an acting class.  "Why wasn�t Karan Johar or Sanjay Leela Bhansali, banging down his door, script in hand, offering him the lead?� Or even a supporting role?"

"Oh, I see!" Swapan Kumar realized what the problem was.  Portfolio (Headshots).  Didn�t he need to get those if he was going to be a professional actor?

 So he went out and spent Rs. 25,000 on headshots. And Swapan Kumar was really excited because the photographer told him that he could now definitely get roles in Bollywood and in TV serials.
So Swapan Kumar got 1,000 prints paying extra Rs. 5000 for the package.

He remembered what the photographer had told him; get registered with a few good artist coordinators and had given him names.

So, he got himself registered with 6 top artist coordinators in Mumbai paying additional Rs. 30,000. The coordinators told him to get show-reel/ monologue film of 2 to 3 minutes shot to be sent to casting directors to improve his chances. He did that too and was out by another Rs. 25,000
But still nothing.  No Karan Johar.  No, nobody.

And he was down by a total of approx. Rs. 2,60000 (Two Lakhs sixty thousand; $ 4000). He had to use all the tricks to get this money from his parents and friends.

He was starting to think maybe being an actor wasn�t such a good idea.  The doubt started to swell.  His family started to tell him he was nuts for doing this and he should just �stop chasing rainbows� and get a �real job�.  He sunk further!

Why wasn�t Swapan Kumar�s acting career taking off?

After all, he had PASSION!  He was focused.  He took an acting class and he had all other things.
What�s wrong with this picture?  What�s missing?

Why Swapan Kumar Is failing?

Swapan Kumar has the passion (which is essential).  He does have headshots, show reel, monologues filmed and registered with top coordinators (few out of this also essential).  He did take an acting class (gotta have that too).

However, our ?????? ?????- Dream Boy knows NOTHING about how the business of professional acting works.

He has no idea how to market himself.

He didn�t know how to develop confidence which he was losing due to self-doubt and shattering dreams.

He has no idea how the business of Bollywood and TV industry and how to develop contacts to get work. �Some consistent work in projects so he can make a living as an actor.
Passion is great.  In fact, it�s a non-negotiable requirement for a successful acting career.  But it�s not enough.

OK sir, I'm too an aspiring actor So, what should I do?

To Become and Remain a Successful Working Actor You Need

1. To understand the business of �the business� and how making your business of acting, successful.
2. To  continue training in a variety of different things (not just an acting class)
3. To understand basic actor marketing (and some more advanced promotional stuff if you want to move quicker)
4. How to deal with self-doubt, rejections, criticism and other career-killing mind trash (which will continue to haunt you unless you win over them)

Is it possible to be successful without one of those things?

Well, you might get �lucky� and get a job here and there. But you�ll have trouble jumping to the next level.
You�ll keep having the same experience year after year wondering why you�re not getting ahead.

You�ll most likely end up stuck in some other job you hate, getting a few small parts a year (if you�re lucky) and wondering why you�re stuck at that level for what seems like FOREVER.

You won�t be a CONSISTENTLY working actor whose career gets better and better over time�which is what you want� Right?

If that�s happening, somewhere along your journey you skipped a step.  It�s coming back to bite you now.  You�re missing some essential pieces.

Don�t panic! There is a solution.

Always remember this

�You can get wherever you want from wherever you are right now�

So, if that�s you, decide right here, right now that-

1. You WILL NOT be the actor in a bottle of self-doubt and self-pity.
2. You WILL fill in the gaps of essential knowledge strategy that you�re missing.
3. You WILL invest in your career by devoting TIME and with an IRON DETERMINATION 
4. If you�re at the beginning of your career, this is a critical time for you.
5. Don�t be Swapan Kumar- A Dream Boy
6. Get the ALL the essential information you need to get started on your acting career the RIGHT way. Make that promise to yourself right now.  

Go ahead.  I�ll wait.

Good!

Join some good acting coach you can like

Or if you find it difficult to find one, then join me NOW,

Get all the details here:  http:/topactingcoach.weebly.com

And You will be one step closer to a Bollywood's "The Red Carpet�!

You DESERVE The Red Carpet

Join Us!

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How to Consult Acting and Audition Doctor to be a Star Actor

Kiran Pande Acting and audition doctor

Do you want to know whether you can be a successful actor?What should you do to be a Bollywood or TV serial star actor?

ACTING and AUDITION DOCTOR!

MEET and CONSULT ME

What we offer:

�    Your audition
�   Based on the results, your total analysis
�   What are your   Strengths, Weaknesses, Your opportunities to be a star, Threats to you
�   Action plan: What should you do?
�  Acting for the camera
�   Setting your career goal
�  5 years marketing plan for you for your success
�  Action plan
�  Answers to any question you want to ask

What do you get?

1.    Top Portfolio  studios and photographers to get auditions
2.    13 Best Acting schools and acting coach
3.    3. Handpicked best artist coordinators
4.    Top 3 casting directors
5.    Leading film production houses

Fees for 1 hour consultation: Rs. 1000

Procedure:

1.     Deposit Rs. 1000 in our bank account (will be sent to you to your email)
2.     On receipt, take appointment time and date
3.     Or pay on arrival
4.     Arrive on date and time
5.     Our Email: kiran.aged@gmail.com

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Best 6+20 Portfolio Studios to Get Audition Calls

Good headshots of actors

How do casting directors call you for an audition?
Of course, first by looking at your Headshots!

Actor�s portfolio photos! It�s the single most important promotional tool for an actor, and it�s amazing how many people do it wrong. Take my advice; it�s time to take it more seriously. When your headshots pops up on a casting director�s computer, you want them to say, �Yes, bring that person in!� and not just deleting it with a dislike on their faces.

Portfolio photograph tips for actors and talent

Most Important

1. Your headshot and other profile pictures  should look like you - exactly how you would show up for an audition
2. Remember your photo has to sell your looks and personality
3. Go to a professional portfolio photographer. Don�t be stingy or if you are financially tight, get fewer looks rather than multiple ones. A good studio or a The good photographer in Mumbai may cost you anywhere from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 50,000 (inclusive of makeup and wardrobe?), though there are plenty of cheaper ones also looking for a kill.

Your eyes

Just like with on-camera acting, it�s all about the eyes, and what�s happening behind them. It�s your close-up, your moment. Your eyes should be perfectly in focus, alive, and energized, and not dead. There should be strong inner thoughts, implying a backstory and a life behind the eyes. A strong piercing eyes will bring a picture to life and help it stand out among hundreds. This can be done by your �imagination� to be in a particular imaginary or observed character.
Warning: Never, never and never hide your eyes with dark glasses. This is most irritating to the casting directors.

Outdoor vs. Studio

Some photographers do both, as they offer a different look and feel. Natural light gives a very real, a �film� look, which I prefer. Studio lighting tends to be a little more polished, with a more neutral backdrop. Both can be wonderful. What I would suggest is to have a combination of few outdoor and studio looks, if possible.

General Tips

• Tell photographer your expectations and intentions. Let them know what kind of look you want
• Drink lots of water and be well rested (so your eyes will not have dark circles)
• Your skin might not look best after drug/alcohol use. Try to abstain from these before your shoot
• Arrive on time. 

Top Portfolio Photo Studio 

1. A.Rrajani Photography*

Phone:070453 60660
Address: A-1 SURYA KIRAN MODEL TOWN, NEAR GYAN KENDRA SCHOOL 4 BUNGLOWS,ANDHERI(WEST), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
Website: http://a-rrajani.com/

2. Sandesh Jayakar Photography

Phone:022 4021 1956
Address: Off Aarey Rd, Vishveshwar Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063
Website: http://www.sandeshjayakar.com/

3. Studio 999

Phone:098219 25888
Address: Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400104
Website: http://www.luvisrani.com

4. Sameer Belvalkar Photography

Phone:098505 33300
Address: 505 Menka, Nalanda Menka Society,, Off J.P Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri W, Mumbai, Maharashtra 411053
Website: http://sameerbelvalkar.com/

5. Luv Israni Photography (Branch of Studio 999?)

Phone:098212 97666
Address: New Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400102
Website: http://www.luvisrani.com/

6. Photography Institute

This is a photography institute where you can get some good portfolio done by few bright students/ experienced photographers attached, at an economical rate or the faculty can suggest and guide you where to go. Contact them
Details:
National Institute of Photography*
11/2, Ghamat Terrace, 2nd Floor,
Above Shagun Hotel,
Op. Dadar (WR) Station Middle Bridge,
Senapati Bapat Road, Dadar(West),
Mumbai-400028.
Phone: 022 24306502 , 022 65203364
Mobile: +91 9820109479
Email: info@focusnip.com

Note
You can try top fashion/ model photographers also

Other reviewed and select photo studios for aspiring actors

1. Studio Favourite*
+ (91)-22-38575149  Shop 142, 29th Road, Off Waterfield Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Opposite Chemistry Boutique, Chinchwadi

2. Guri Photography
 + (91)-22-38535527  D Wing, J B Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400059, Opposite Kohinoor Hotel

3. Arya Studio
+ (91)-22-38523052  14, Ram Niwas Building, RRT Road, Mulund West, Mumbai - 400080, Near Railway Station

4. Alive Kraft Photography
+ (91)-7303707770, +(91)-9167252520  B 1703, Garden Estate, Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104, Behind Kancha Restaurant

5. Fine Arts Studio
 +(91)-22-38566873  E/40, Sahar Rd, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400069, Koteshwar Nagar,Opp Garware House & HDFC Bank

6. Shree Vireshwar Digital Studio & Colour Lab
 + (91)-22-39622369  Shop No 10, Premavati Chawl, Marol Military Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400059, Opposite Seven Hills Hospital

7. Sana Chhabra Photography
 + (91)-22-38535809  601, 6th Floor, Landmark Platinum, S V Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Opposite Khar Mosque, Behind National College

8. Vilas Photo Services
+ (91)-22-38596171  Shop No 7, Flower Queen Building, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058, Opposite ICICI Bank And Dominoz

9. Snapshot*
+ (91)-22-38517366  29/232 Motilal Nagar 1, Imperial Heights, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058, BEST Nagar, Near Fire Brigade

10. Midastouch Productions and Events
 + (91)-22-38524917  303 Elavia Manor, Chincholi Bunder Road, Malad West, Mumbai - 400064

11. DYT*
+(91)-22-39930267  +(91)-22-26465322, 26465323; 3 Sethi Terraces, 1st Floor, P D Hinduja Marg, Khar West, Mumbai - 400052, Opposite Canera Bank

12. X Pose Studio & Color Lab
 + (91)-22-38562109  Shop No 7, Ground Floor, Amina Manzil, Kishore Kumar Lane, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049, Opposite Ram Mandir

13. Studio Patidar
 + (91)-22-39370950  Unit No A/25, Oshiwara Industrial Estate, New Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104, Opposite Goregaon Bus Depot

14 . Elite Images Studio & Colour Lab
 + (91)-22-38586908  Shop No 1, Imperial Plaza, Linking Road And 30th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Opposite Amarsons Collections

15. Fotoscenic*
 + (91)-22-38579395  A 1, Sun And Sea Apartment, Royal Lane, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049, Near Sea Princess Hotel, Opposite Royal Hotel

16.  Priyanka Photo Studio
 + (91)-22-38564961  Shop No 31,Heera Panna Shopping Centre, Adi Shankaracharya Marg, Powai, Mumbai - 400076, Near Jal Vayu,Hiranandani Gardens

17. Starlight Model And Talent Management Pvt Ltd
 + (91)-22-38559246  Shop No. 25, Ground Floor, Om Heera Panna Premises Co-operative Society Ltd., Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053, Behind Oshiwara Police Station

18. Ajay Kaustubh
 + (91)-22-38526959  Shikhar Society, Plot No 104, Room No 16, Sector No 1, Kandivali West, Mumbai - 400067, Near Muncipal School, Charkop

19. Star Color Lab and Photo Studio
 + (91)-22-38585959  Shop No 12 Gren Ville, Lokhandwala Complex, Millat Nagar Circle, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400053, Next To Samarth Vaibhav Shopping, Next To Shiva`s Stylo Salon

20. Ridham Creation
 + (91) -22-38515180  R3/303, Asmi Complex, Ram Mandir Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104, Near Movie Star Cinema

Caution 

• Though the above details are best to our knowledge, you are strongly recommended to check the quality of their work (Portfolio albums) and other credentials, as over the time, a good may become bad and a bad, good 
• Also check what they are offering in a portfolio package like make-up, costumes, no of looks, indoor/ outdoor, etc. 

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Unless You Follow These 4 Tips You Fail in Auditions

Aspiring actors preparing for Bollywood audition

It�s always your fault for audition failures. So stop making excuses! Follow these 4 tips, give a "Star Performance" and grab your dream role

When you walk into an audition, it�s all about confidence. It�s about owning the room, and believing in yourself, your technique, and your skill. After all, if you don�t believe in yourself, nobody else will.
Confidence is an attractive quality that gets buyers (casting directors, producers, show runners, directors) to trust you so that they can put you on set and you won�t crack under all the pressure. You can be an amazing actor, but if you can�t walk into an audition with confidence, you will lose the role. Remember, your confidence level can play a major role in grabbing or losing the chance

Here are my four tips for developing unshakeable confidence in auditions:

1. How to get rid of the pressure

Outside in the waiting room, sit comfortably, don�t think of the crowd sitting or strolling around. Take a deep breath and relax.
Give auto-suggestion to yourself that you are relaxed and would give the best performance. You are good. And then focus on the script, the character and imagine the scene.

The trick here is to divert your mind immediately towards positive things, before the crowd or the scene in the waiting room makes you tense and nervous.

Remember, this audition is a simply a chance to play. So much of it is out of your hands (type, eye color, hair color, height, etc.). Forget the need to be perfect, allow for mistakes, and remind yourself that there will always be more auditions. Think of this as a fun chance to show your work and give them your take on the character. The casting director is your friend, on your side, and genuinely wants you to be right for the part. Don�t worry about the need to get the role. Thinking this way will free you from unnecessary tension and you will feel and appear more confident.
And your audition will be just great!

2. �Act� as a confident person 

You�re an actor, right? It�s all about perception. Even if you are feeling terribly tense inside out, repeat in your mind �I�m feeling good� and act like someone who is very confident, and you will actually become �Confident�. Some actors walk into the room with body language that says, �I�m sorry, don�t expect much from me�.� 
Act like you are fully in control and have been doing these �auditions� since ages. Take a deep breath, smile (One of the most important �acts� by an actor), walk into the room with purpose, make eye contact, hold your head up, act like you already have this role in your pocket.
Before you start your lines and looking at the auditioners, boost your confidence by saying to yourself, �Ok, ladies and gentlemen, watch this performance�. Just fake it. It puts the casting director at ease, and lets them know that you are in control.

3.  Know your lines, backwards and forwards

Being unprepared is the quickest way to feel nervous and insecure when you walk into a room. Knowing your lines is one of the few things you can control, and will help you feel sure of yourself and confident in your audition. Read the whole script if possible, understand the circumstances of the scene, know the techniques of quick memorization (If you don�t know how to memorize instantly, ask your coach) and learn them so well that you can just focus on the camera and the scene in the audition room. A prepared audition is a confident audition, and allows you to be present without panicking.

4. Wear comfortable clothes that make you feel good 

Unless, you are asked to wear specific clothes, otherwise this is my best tip. Unfortunately a lot of actors forget.
For on-camera auditions, I always feel that actors should wear something that makes them feel good, that fits them well, and that brings out their eyes and face. Wear something that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin, not something you just bought and have never worn before. All actors should have their own audition outfits. When you walk into a room and feel good about yourself, it radiates from you and makes people want to watch you.
After all, the game of audition  is about "Feeling" and "Delivering"
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Which is the best acting technique for Bollywood and TV?

Method Acting

These are the teachings and concepts developed by Constantin Stanislavski, the father of acting started around 1911.
In the dramatic arts, the objective of 'Method Acting' is how actors should create in themselves the thoughts and feelings of their characters (of the script/story), so as to develop lifelike performances. This is done by a group of specific techniques.
Among Bollywood actor who learnt Method acting techniques are Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Varun Dhawan.
�I learnt a lot working with Nawazuddin. He�s a method actor and I enjoyed working it him. It�s always great to work with such talented people,� Varun told IANS (Indianexpress.com).  Another actor is Sidharth Malhotra to name a few. Of course, there are others who periodically attend method acting workshops in USA or UK

There are 3 main versions of 'Method Acting' developed later

Strasberg, Adler, and Meisner. 

1. Strasberg 

He was an advocate of what's called affective memory and substitution. This is using past emotions or your own experiences to generate current emotions. Some famous Hollywood stars who studied this version of Method were/are James Dean, Marilynn Monroe, Al Pacino, Paul Newman.

2. Stella Adler 

She was Stanislavski disciple who studied alongside Strasberg at the Group Theatre in NY and later went to Europe to study with Stanislavski. Stella went back to the U.S. and formed her branch of American Method. Her version focuses more on imagination and doesn't use affective memory or substitution. You use your imagination to be the character and create the environment. Top Hollywood stars  Robert DeNiro and Marlon Brando were from this school.

3. Sanford Meisner 

He also studied at the Group Theatre in US and  also wasn't a fan �affective memory and substitution� so he formed his own version which focuses more on instincts and reacting to the moment based on a simple technique of �Listening�. He defined acting as "living in imaginary circumstances." Some big Hollywood celebrities who use Meisner are/were Gregory Peck, Robert Duvall, Steven McQueen, Jon Voight, Jeff Goldblum, just to name a few.
Study and get yourself coached on all three major branches and find out which one suits you.

I�m not a big fan of the popular concepts of Method Acting. I don�t believe that an actor can become a character. If you become totally the character (say Emperor Akbar), you may mess up! In fact, it will be dangerous if the actors start becoming the character. Why? Because if you struggle to be or copying a character in you with the traits which not a part of you, it may look as if you are trying to fake it and the camera will catch and so the audience

• I'm an Adler and Meisner guy with due regards to �Method Acting�. 
• You would love Adler if you are good at using your imagination and thus, feel yourself at the best for when a director wants you to offer options or to improvise a scene or a character. Please remember, 'the power of imagination' can be learnt
• I find Meisner effective for creating a scene with my partner if my partner is really a good actor. I didn't have in my memory a messed up past life from where I can recollect sadness and crying instances, intense happiness with different types of laughter, anger, distaste, different types of love, chivalry and so on. I agree with Stella Adler and Meisner that emotional memory and substitution aren't honest enough. 
• I believe and that�s the way I coach my students that  Before they were exposed to any technique, their acting programs included a limited number of generalized improvisational exercises. (Playing a scene without a written script)

My Conclusions 

1. Finally, my suggestion would be to learn at least 3 acting techniques mentioned above. Then create your own method and style to play a character after you have done a character analysis of the script and created a new human.  
2. Don�t forget yourself. Bring to the role (You intend playing), that part of yourself that are coinciding with what is written and shelve (drop) those parts of you that are wrong for the role. Use only those parts of you which you can use comfortably without struggling too hard to make you tense or just faking it.
3. My simple logic is you are acting for the camera and not giving a live show. You have to be in a character as well as in yourself. You cannot submerge yourself totally in a character because of technical aspects of filming like various limitations of multiple shots and camera angles to name a few. A good cine actor should be like an electric switch to be instantly �On� and �Off� between a character and self. Therefore, create your acting method after taking the best of the above explained methods.

To You, the Best

COACH
Kiran Pande is the chief coach at Bollywood Best Actor Academy, Mumbai

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9 ways to become a charismatic actor and grab roles

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. Who is more charismatic?

What do you mean by an actor being "Charismatic"?

Actors with a ?special ?power that makes them ?able to ?influence other ?people, ?attract ?their ?attention, ?admiration and thus become a successful actor

Here are 9 ways you can become a more charismatic actor and get success in film and TV industry. 

1. Casting directors, directors, producers and artist-coordinators tend to consider actors they like. So behave in a way that makes you likable. Be polite and patient. Avoid being crude, rude, gruff, or impatient.

2. People are attracted to people who keep their word. That means when you make a promise to do exactly what you promised. Do it by the deadline, you promised - or sooner.

3. The cine industry trust actors who have their best interests at heart. You exhibit utmost devotion not only to do your best to portray a character, but is willing to do anything to make the project successful. You really are a sincere team worker rather than thinking only about self. So, get truly involved in a project, its problems, and people in the project with your mind and soul. If asked, give them advice that benefits them more than it benefits you.

4. People want to deal with actors who are professional. So first, you need to actually become an expert in your field through practice, research, continuous training, education, and study.

5. You as an actor is in show business. The industry people are attracted to actors who are physically attractive or at least not physically repulsive. So eat right. Exercise. Stay fit. Be well-groomed. Dress well. And pay attention to your personal hygiene.

6. People feel better with actors who are pleasant and "real." They would love to talk to those actors who smile. The best way to show that you're good and real is to be cordial, friendly, and genuinely interested in others. Instead of talking about yourself, ask about them. Ask about their business, the film project, their job, their industry, even their family and hobbies. People respond to people who listen and pay attention to what they are saying. Remember the old clich�: You have two ears and one mouth because you should listen twice as much as you talk.

7. The industry people feel comfortable with those who are like them. The trick here is to identify one thing you have in common with the other person. It could be hobby, movies and celebrities, share market, or anything else. Then, use that to cement a bond between you.

8. People are attracted to actors who are humble. The examples in cine industry are Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra to name a few of them. So don't boast about you, your qualities, money you make. They also prefer to deal with people who are flexible and accommodating, not rigid and difficult

9. People are impressed by people who seem busy. That's why you should never beg for a role to a director or a producer in film or television. Don�t ever say this, even if you need a job badly. Think about doctors. How would you feel if you walked into a doctor's office and you were the only patient? Wouldn't you wonder how good he was? As much as you hate it when you have to sit there and wait, don't you feel more assured when a doctor's waiting room is packed

Which of these �people-pleasing� skills do you have already? Analyze, develop and practice. In case of any difficulty, ask your acting coach.
Based on an article written by Nikhat Shaikh, Client Coordinator at Lakme Lever

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6 Reasons Why After Good Schooling You Fail to Be an Actor

What they don't teach you in an acting school

What Acting Schools Don�t Teach You

Like many of you, I attended a top acting school in the USA and in India with a diploma, a fancy piece of paper that says �You are a great actor!� I was a big fish in a small pond (school), played lots of big roles, and took lots of acting, voice, and movement classes. I studied Meisner, Stella Adler (2 of my favorites), Stanislavsky and some other techniques. I even learnt how to wear neutral mask!

One of the many useful things that acting school teaches is that training is essential, and should always be part of your career.

Fancy diploma in hand, I moved to Mumbai one month from USA with cheap headshots in my bag, a mediocre temporary job, and wondered �Where are all these high paying acting jobs I�m supposed to be getting? What do you mean I have to get few artist coordinators"? I quickly realized there is this whole �business� side of acting, nobody had told me about. I needed to change my approach, get humble, and come up with a game plan.

Later I came to know most of the acting schools in India and around the world usually forget to mention and train actors on these vital success factors:

Here is the list of those 6 things 

1. Don�t think you are special 

You may have gotten a standing ovation for playing a great role in a school class,� but you aren�t the star anymore. You will be in the audition room with people who don�t have any training, who have never taken an acting class, and yet have big coordinators. Some of them already have many of television serials and film credits. And guess what? They are up for the same parts you are in an audition. Accept it. Everyone is in the same boat now, top schools and fancy acting degree, diplomas or certificates or not.

2. For sure acting is business, too. 

It�s one thing to be a good actor; it�s another thing to be a �smart� actor. Acting school is all about the �art.� In the real world, it�s about the �business.� Nobody is going to come knocking on your door begging you to act for them. You have to do the work to get noticed. You have to combine artistry with business intelligence if you want to make money doing this and support yourself. That means killer headshots, a good 2-3 minute demo reel, great audition techniques, monologues (that aren�t too common and one for all), networking (without being annoying), branding, doing �meet and greets� with coordinators and casting directors, creating a website, making your own content, and being the CEO of your own acting business.

3. You won�t be Salman Khan or Deepika Padkone right away  

Yes, you were the lead in  your performances  in school. Everyone told you how great you are. Now you have to go back to the bottom. The reality is that most actors, once they register with few coordinators, just wait for some top producers like Karan Johar or Sanjay Leela Bhansali to knock their door. The fact is you will have to start, maybe with without a dialog, one liner role and slowly build up your r�sum� and show reel before casting directors are even considering you for auditions for major films or serial regular roles on television. This might take a few years, hence patience and taking care of financial irregularities is the key to survival. Bollywood star status comes later

4. Know your �type� 

In acting school you play all types- an executive, a lover, a villain, a taxi driver, younger or older than your age and many other types. Now you are in Mumbai- �Maya Nagri� Bollywood , one of the biggest cine and television markets in the world. You now have a five-year age range (not 40), and a character �type� that defines you. There are thousands of other actors who have the same type. Accept it and be the best actor in your type.

5. You must learn to �master the Audition Room� 

When it comes to television and film, you can be an amazing actor, but terrible at auditioning, or a terrible actor, but wonderful, confident, and charming in auditions. You have to be �good in the room� as they say. You have to learn the fine art of auditioning (eye-lines, slating, memorizing your lines in 15 minutes, etc.), as that is the gateway to you getting your dream role, and getting casting directors to �trust� you. Take audition workshops, see yourself on camera, or learn from your acting coach. You have to understand tone, the rhythm of television, what works on camera, how to take down your performance for a medium shot, how to embrace your personality, make strong choices, and be authentic.

6. Requisite focus on Acting for the camera

 If you don�t learn the art of acting for the camera, you will simply make a lot of technical mistakes, look either flat, fake or will just exaggerate gestures and voice
This is the most important, and took me months to figure out. Most casting directors for television and film will tell you to �keep it natural, �or �don�t act, just say the lines.� �But I went to a top acting school!� you argue with yourself. It doesn�t matter. You are no longer playing in an acting class. You are playing to an HD camera three to five feet away, which magnifies everything you do, and even the smallest gestures can seem too big. Be economical with your gestures, subtle with your emotions, and use your eyes. Just think and feel, instead of showing.
Acting school training can create confidence in you as an actor.  It can be amazing, and can give you the tools and technique to have a long, successful career. But being a professional actor requires an additional set of skills, which involves knowing the market and how you fit into it, so you can put your acting certificate, diploma or degree to good decoration use. Acting schools are an important part of the equation, but remember, it�s just �the part" of the success equation.

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