How To Be A TV Star Podcast

Episode 11: Get Your Reel Done!

Nick talks about the need to get a showreel produced in order to have a better chance at picking up work. He also talks about the recent spate of presenter opportunities that have arisen and the direct effect they have on your showreel production.

Episode 10: Having The Skills

In this week's podcast Nick details the necessary skills that a presenter needs to proceed. Together with a practical understanding, the mental applications are just as important and Nick determines several methods of refining your skill base. Hosted By Nick Piper. Engineered by Clint Doughan.

Episode 9: First Training Steps

The time has come to make some kind of practical commitment. Your research is complete, your TV watching has defined your place in the market, you are ready to part with some money and enrol in a course. This podcast, Nick details a few of the main steps you need to take when seeking the best course experience possible!

Episode 8: Listen To The Experts

Nick talks about the value of asking people for help and advice. Too often we fail to ascertain the most important information from the most reliable sources: working professionals in the business. Textbooks, websites, courses and seminars will help provide a good sound base but interacting with former or present technicians and artists will expand your education dramatically. In this podcast, Nick gives advice on how to ask the important questions.

Episode 7: Your Career As A Business

This week, Nick and Derrick discuss the importance of treating your television career as a business instead of a simple hobby or interest. Important issues such as time allocation, business administration and even work space are covered. Warning: This podcast contains information ONLY for the serious TV aspirant.

Episode 6: Developing Your Game Plan

This week Nick and Derrick talk about the importance of planning your career. Nick provides a basic structure to your plan and the approximate timeframe in which to be working.

Episode 5: Where Do You See Me?

This week Derrick and Nick discuss the importance of finding your place in the market. Where you see yourself is a vital component in the search for your ideal niche - although the subjective nature of the business will offer many varying opinions, your research into your ideal 'fit' will provide a more defined and specialised target/demo/network etc.

Episode 4: Become A Moving Train!

In this podcast, Nick and Derrick talk about the necessity of becoming a 'moving train' or an active entity in the business.
Discover the secrets behind building your resume, experience and skillset by actively participating in training, multi-skilling and research. This will enable agents, managers and casting directors to invest in your profile and personality - you aren't waiting for the phone to ring, instead you are beating your own path.

Episode 3: Compile Your Contact List

This fortnight, Nick Piper & Derrick Siu discuss the importance of compiling your contact list, and some of the best ways of creating your own contact list. And of course we answer some of our listeners most pressing questions!

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Episode 2: Watch TV!

The first step in your TV Career is. .. watch TV!. .that's right you need to watch TV!. .Listen to Nick and Derrick discuss why you need to watch TV, and how a structured and analytical approach to watching TV will help you in your TV Career. . Plus TV Trivia and answers to your questions!
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