Stand-in Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Stand-in Do?
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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Where Do I Start?
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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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Stand-in
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialAdapt To Type Of Media skill
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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EssentialAnalyse A Script skill
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
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EssentialFollow Directions Of The Artistic Director skill
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
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EssentialFollow Work Schedule skill
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EssentialMemorise Lines skill
Memorise your role in a performance or broadcast, whether it is text, movement, or music.
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EssentialStudy Media Sources skill
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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EssentialWork With The Camera Crew skill
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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EssentialWork With The Director Of Photography skill
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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EssentialWork With The Lighting Crew skill
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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EssentialAdapt To Different Roles skill
Adapt to different roles in a play, regarding the styles, ways of acting and aesthetics.
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EssentialStudy Roles From Scripts skill
Study and rehearse roles from scripts; interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
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EssentialWork With An Artistic Team skill
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalFilm Production Process knowledge
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
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OptionalActing Techniques knowledge
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
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OptionalLighting Techniques knowledge
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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OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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OptionalDance skill
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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OptionalPromote Yourself skill
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
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OptionalSing skill
Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.
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OptionalEnsure Cooperation Among Production, Costume Department And Make-up Department skill
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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OptionalExpress Yourself Physically skill
Express emotions and ideas through movements, gestures, and actions.
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OptionalHarmonise Body Movements skill
Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.
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OptionalPerform Scripted Dialogue skill
Perform the lines, as written in the script, with animation. Make the character come to life.
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OptionalPractice Dance Moves skill
Study and practice dance moves required in artistic productions.
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OptionalPractise Singing skill
Study and practise lyrics, melody, and rhythm of songs.
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OptionalRehearse Role skill
Study lines and actions. Practise them before recording or shooting to find the best way to perform them.
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OptionalRehearse With Fellow Actors skill
Rehearse lines and acting with fellow actors to be attuned to each other.
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