Acting Film/ Theater

Film and theater acting are two different things.  Film performers must act out scenes coming from a screenwriter’s script. They must read these scenes in front of the camera. In theater, the performer has to act out of scenes from a play write script. The performer must read the script on stage to see how he/she acts the part. However, both of these things provide entertainment to the audience.

Film performances are always recorded and edited, then shown to the audience. But in a theater setting the acting is in front of the audience live. Film is considered a form of entertainment for young artists. On the other hand, theatre has been a form of entertainment for many years.

Acting is an important component for both. However, the acting needs to be a little different for both. On film the actor needs to be subtler and doesn’t have to project as much as those in a theater setting. In addition, different angles of the actor need to be taken in order to capture a realistic moment. Due to theatre being performed live the actor needs to project the voice and do bigger movements to show what they are trying to portray.

Rehearsing for both are very hard and require a great amount time and patience. When you are an actor you need to expect to memorize hours of script work and choreography. Sometimes for actors that do theater on stage it is hard to mellow down to be on film. They are both very different techniques. Actors many times are very well educated with schooling in acting, but theater is very technical. 

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Dancers

The world of dance is so unique and bountiful. The elegance of a dance is so artistic. Dance is an art of its own. People can express their artistry with their body and emotions. There are many types of dance for example modern, Ballet, Jazz and much more. Dance has changed over the years but has always kept the core of the art.

A great dancer watches their technique and their character on stage. Physically they need to be in shape and be able to handle allot of movements at a time. Keeping time in music is essential to keep the beat of a piece and for dancers to maintain the same rhythm.

Many dancers start their career very young. With this said that means they tend to retire between the ages of 30-35. Their bodies usually just can’t do the extraneous movements. These people usually have different possibilities in theatre as directors, teachers and others. Now there are some dancers that have retired in the 40’s such as Muriel Maffre, a principal with San Francisco Ballet.

Many dancers put the opportunity of acquiring a higher education on hold while they pursue a career in performance. Usually when they retire they go back to college and start a new career. However, dancers are not the only people that start college during their 30s’.

Dancers might lose strength or flexibility but they gain experience, technique and artistry; these areas are much more important in a professional career. But the fact is that many times the body will give up on them because of injuries.

Now with this all said we couldn’t miss the beauty of art. Without dance many people wouldn’t have the chance to express themselves with their body and strength. Just as singers express themselves with their voice, dancers express themselves with their bodies.

New Business Plan

I identify my business plan with Kevin O’leary because like him and many other successful entrepreneurs, we have great ideas, but a low income to execute them. With this said, my company is a low cost idea to start, and at the same time is executable. As a new businessman, I must work harder in order to set the goals and analyze the results. In order to become successful hard work is necessary. Effort and predisposition to work hard are the factors that will embark the company into a positive start.  I’ve learned that it is key to look and search for safe methods to expand the company.  

Another method that I’ve learned comes from Barbara Concoran’s business plan. First, she started her company with a low budget, and after some time she sold for $66 million. Both of these methods, O’Leary and Concoran’s, are extremely useful because they will help evaluate the company’s performance. It is important for me, the future CEO of my company, to be able to determine what direction the business takes, as well as the risks and opportunities. I agree with Barbara Concoran in that branding is one of the most important aspects to be considered in a business. When looking at my company’s plan, I see a lot of opportunities in the growing of the brand, getting strength, which will open chances for investments and sponsors.

These two leading business-entrepreneurs are very successful and many people highly look up to them. They have become an extraordinary example to follow when it comes to developing a new business. One of the phrases that Concoran said talks about the importance of not being afraid of taking risks. Fear of growing will inhibit the opportunity to succeed. While some methods work for some people and others rather use different ones, at the end, the person must be willing to take chances and risks. Keeping an open mind will make successful entrepreneurs.

Alex Kenjeev, President, O’Leary Ventures. http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/kevin-o'leary

ABC Network: Kevin O’Leary. < http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/bio/kevin-oleary/276282>

Barbara Corcoran Inc. 2012. < http://barbaracorcoran.com/>

Dan Bischoff, 2011. Lendio; Interview with a shark: Barbara Concoran. < http://www.lendio.com/author/dan>

Kevin O’Leary and Barbara Concoran: best known from ABC’s TV show “Shark Tank”

Kevin O’Leary is a successful businessman who is currently the chairman of his company name: O’Leary’s Funds. He started his career in the same way many successful businessmen do: a great idea and zero cash. He launched his first business Soft key Software Products, managed from his basement. With time, he ended buying almost all of his competitors, making his company valuable for 3.7 billion dollars to Mattel Toy Company (ABC Network).

The key factor that makes O’Leary’s Funds so successful is its limits to risky bets. Their focus is on value and in capital preservations. One of the things Kevin O’Leary and his company’s methods to analyze of tan investment is worthy consists in determine how global the idea is (Alex Kenjeev, President, O’Leary Ventures). O’Leary’s company looks always to make deal in both sides of the frontier; this means that there are looking principally for safe methods to expand.

In the case of Barbara Concoran, she started her company The Concoran Group when she was 23 thanks to a loan of 1000$. In 2001 she sold her company for 66 million, and nowadays, she is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country (official website: barbarocorcoran.com). She currently owns 11 new businesses on the top of being an investor of the TV shoe Shark Tank (already in its third season).

Some of the factors she thinks are key for the success of a business and a business plan is the correct branding. Branding is vital to a business because it will affect in how the business is perceived and how many investors decide to support the project: “The right branding is the 75 percent of it;” she said in an interview with 2012 Lendio. Another important aspect to take in consideration is mentality. Concoran talks even in her books about the necessity of being positive and overcome negative views. She believes the key to success is not being afraid of risks; one of the ideas will always bring you money (Lendio 2012).

Alex Kenjeev, President, O’Leary Ventures. http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/kevin-o'leary

ABC Network: Kevin O’Leary. < http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/bio/kevin-oleary/276282>

Barbara Corcoran Inc. 2012. < http://barbaracorcoran.com/>

Dan Bischoff, 2011. Lendio; Interview with a shark: Barbara Concoran. < http://www.lendio.com/author/dan>

Social Media

We live in a world where communication has surpassed all the frontiers and speed doesn’t seem to be a problem. Nowadays, it is very easy to communicate with other people in other parts of the globe; in fact, it is easier to express ideas and make them come true. Social media is very effective in many ways, for example: free publicity, marketing and brand awareness; communication in other platforms, and contact maintenance with those that are physically far among many more; however, it can be dangerous at the same time.

“I just wanted to inform the people in my network what was going on,” said Andrea Duenas, Latin Billboards 2012 volunteer. “I didn’t think carefully in the consequences.”

The night of April 26^th, 2012, Andrea Duenas was volunteering as a talent escort at the Latin Billboards 2012. She was very happy for such opportunity, as her choice of career was music business. She encountered with lots of Hispanic singers and famous personalities she never thought she was going to meet.; however, things didn’t end exactly how she wanted.

During the presentation of Paulina Rubio, the Mexican worldwide known singer, Andrea decided to take a picture and recorded with her mobile. One of the rules explained to her was that as an employee she was not allowed to do such thing because she was representing Telemundo Network and The Billboards.  

In a matter of minutes she has posted the video, as well as the pictures, and Andrea didn’t realized that one of her network friends was one of the producers. He saw the picture and video and dint think twice in taking actions.

Andrea was not only asked for her mobile to delete the picture and video, but also was asked to leave the place.

Those interested in working in the entertainment environment must understand that there is an image the must protect, and social media can be very dangerous.

Sources:

Seatfiller.com

Andrea Duenas, Friend

Miami art walk!

When people talk about the City of Miami, it is typically associated with partying and shopping. In recent years, Miami has been changing and more importantly it has been developing and expanding the area of the Arts.

Wynwood, located in the Miami Design District, hosts an art event and party known as The Wynwood Art Walk the second Saturday of every month.  This event has become especially important within artists because it brings artists from all over world together to expose their pieces, paintings, drawings, sculptures and musical shows. The event consists of various art galleries that are opened to the public; this allows artists the opportunity to sell their work, as well as, build a networking custom.

“Every month I have the chance to show my work and put my name out there;” said Charles Leano, artist, 24. “I’m glad these types of events are becoming part of the essence of Miami.”

The Wynwood Art Walk is a family oriented event, which includes over 50 food trucks around a block full of music, drinks, and Art. It starts at 5 p.m. and lasts until 11 p.m. More than just an exhibition of art, The Wynwood Art Walk is a party to celebrate the talent of those artists in south Florida.

“I come every month with my family because it is a guaranteed good time” said Freddy Piedra, art viewer. “I get to enjoy my city in a different way.”

Although Miami is not considered an Art-City yet, in the world of arts it is being recognized and appreciated for its efforts in creating a place where artists from all over the world can gather together to expose their best work. The Wynwood Art Walk is just an example of the future in the arts of this magical city.

http://www.beachedmiami.com/tag/miami-art-walk/

This is a cool video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yue9XdzWXs

Budget the arts?

Where is the future of the new generation of children going? Many schools have cut the budget of the art and music education programs. Art and music education gives the young children a style of music to enhance their social skills and self-confidence to help their academic standing. Art opens children’s minds to new experiences in the world. Art and music are two things that are human nature.  When you are a very young child you paint and bang to make music. When you get older you learn how to color within the lines and sing melodies and from there you discover your own personal character. There is research to support this evidence that has been found.

The arts are very therapeutic for children and even adults. There has been great success that has been achieved with children with disabilities with the help of the art of music. With the rhythms and sounds of music you have the ability to teach a child to say sounds that they were unable to produce prior to their exposure to music.  Discipline is an imperative component in the arts. The child needs to be proactive, focus, use their imagination, and have a lot of patience. These are things that become extremely useful for an individual’s future. They will understand that they can’t quit and that they have to work hard for something they love. I truly believe that art programs should not be cut due to a limited budget. Every child is different and gets touched and learns differently. Do the creative children stay behind? 

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/03/28/how-important-is-music-education-in-schools/