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Stand-ins replace actors before the filming starts. They perform the actions of the actors during the lighting and audiovisual setup, so everything is in the right place during the actual shooting with the actors.

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Competences
27
Groups
3
Essential
14
Optional
13

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

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Sector-specific

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adapt to acting roles

Adapt to different roles in a play, regarding the styles, ways of acting and aesthetics.

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adapt to type of media

Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

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analyse a script

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

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follow time cues

Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.

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study media sources

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

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study roles from scripts

Study and rehearse roles from scripts. Interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.

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work with an artistic team

Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.

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work with the camera crew

Work with the crew responsible for the camera operation and movement to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

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work with the director of photography

Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.

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attend rehearsals

Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.

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follow directions of the artistic director

Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.

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follow work schedule

Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

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interact with fellow actors

Perform together with other actors. Anticipate their moves. React to their actions.

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work with the lighting crew

Work with the crew responsible for the lighting setup and operation to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

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Sector-specific

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film production process

The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.

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Cross-sector

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acting techniques

The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.

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lighting techniques

The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

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photography

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

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self-promote

Promote yourself by joining networks and circulating promotional material such as demos, media reviews, website, or a biography. Form a promotion and management team. Propose your services to future employers or producers.

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5 competences
express yourself physically

Express emotions and ideas through movements, gestures, and actions.

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harmonise body movements

Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.

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perform dances

Perform in artistic productions of differents disciplines such as classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, early dance, ethnic dance, folk dance, acrobatic dances and street dance.

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practice dance moves

Study and practice dance moves required in artistic productions.

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sing

Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.

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collaborate on costume and make-up for performances

Work with the staff responsible for costumes and make up in line with their creative vision and obtain directions from them about how make-up and costumes should look.

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perform scripted dialogue

Perform the lines, as written in the script, with animation. Make the character come to life.

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practise singing

Study and practise lyrics, melody, and rhythm of songs.

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