Availability:

It is worth considering what your potential availability is like before registering with an agency such as The Cairns Agency. Clients who are only available Saturdays and Sundays will not receive much in the way of job offers. It is also important to keep the agency updated of your availability either through the website or by phone.

Travel:

Transport is a consideration that should be taken into account. If you have to rely on public transport, can you seriously expect to get to film locations at the earliest of call times? Travel arrangements/expenses are not generally offered by the TV/film companies? themselves.

Whether travelling by car or public transport, remember to plan your journey well. TV/film companies do not take lightly to clients who turn up late.

Wardrobe:

The majority of projects that clients will work on are modern everyday projects. As a result clients are expected to use their own clothes. It is essential that clients take a selection (2/3 complete changes) of their own clothes to give the wardrobe department some options. Unless otherwise specified clients should use plain, neutral coloured clothes specific to the time of year they are meant to be filming in.

Cameras do not like patterns, loud colours, too much black or too much white as they all stand out from the background.

Patience:

Filming can be a long and laborious process. It can involve extended periods of waiting before being asked to do anything. Take a book, Ipod or crossword to pass your time.

If you have spare time on your hands and think you have what it takes to be a TV/Film extra, feel free to download an application using the link provided.