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FILM & TV | HEALTH & FITNESS | AUTOMOTIVE |
EDUCATIONAL | TRAVEL |
VOLUNTEER | COOL TOOLS
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FILM & TELEVISIOn
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FILM/TV/ACTING CLASSES
Christine Goodman (actor development),
http://arthouseproductions.org/
Peter Kelley (on camera/film scene study),
http://www.peterkelleyacting.com/
Brian O'Neil (monologues/marketing),
http://www.actingasabusiness.com/
Sande Shurin (scene study; personal & character development),
http://www.sandeshurin.com/
Kelly Kimball (ballistics/on-camera),
http://www.kimballstudio.com/
Kathryn Rossetter (scene study,
http://www.cap21.org/
Sam DeFazio (scene study), NYU SCPS
School for Film and Television,
http://www.sft.edu/
My personal thoughts on acting here (standard
disclaimers apply)
FINDING FILM/TV WORK INDEPENDENTLY
Notices more likely screened:
Actors Access & ShowFax at
http://www.showfax.com/
($; sometimes overlap w/ Breakdowns)
Backstage at http://www.backstage.com/
($; updated w/ new search
features late '05)
NYC Castings at
http://www.nycastings.com/
($;
direct-submit for jobs, CDs, etc)
Now Casting at
https://www.nowcasting.com/
(free or $ service)
Playbill at
www.playbill.com
Mandy.com at
http://www.mandy.com/
(free or $ service)
Extras Access at
http://www.extrasaccess.com/
($)
Free resources:
ReelACT at
http://www.reelact.com/
(free)
Craig's List NYC at
http://newyork.craigslist.org/
(free)
Other:
The Acting Page by Leslie Wolos at
http://www.geocities.com/theactingpage/index.html
'Biz Links by Amy Hoerler at
http://www.amyhoerler.com/links.htm
Yahoo! on Acting at
here
MovieMaker at
http://www.moviemaker.com/
ACTING BOOKS & MATERIALS
Audition - Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part by Michael
Shurtleff
How to Stop Acting by Harold Guskin
Acting in Film by Michael Caine
Acting as a Business by Brian O'Neil
Transformational Acting: A Step Beyond by Sande Shurin
Cold Reading and How to Be Good at It by Basil Hoffman
The Camera Smart Actor by Richard Brestoff
An Actor Prepares (excerpts, p30-51) by Constantin Stanislavski
A Practical Handbook for the Actor (excerpts, p13-15)
Acting, A Practical Approach (excerpts from course notes) by Kathryn
Rossetter
Amazon.com,
http://www.amazon.com
Drama Bookstore, 250 W. 40th (7th & 8th), New York, NY
Applause Theatre Books, 211 W. 71st St (Broadway & West End Ave), New
York, NY
Samuel French, 45 W. 25th St (5th & Broadway), New York, NY
OTHER INFO
New York Television Show Tickets at
http://www.nytix.com/index.html
Garden State Film Festival at
http://www.gsff.org/
Internet Movie Database (IMDB) at
http://www.imdb.com/
Atom Films at
http://www.atomfilms.com/
BMW Films at
http://www.bmwfilms.com/
Premiere Magazine at
http://www.premiere.com/
Variety at
http://www.variety.com/
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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These are guidelines I've found useful. The basics stay
the same but the details are always
changing as I learn more-- check back often, and keep researching as
much as you can. But what works for
one person may not always work identically for another, and you may
well find tips that better suit your own unique physiology. However,
most people will probably find the formulas below productive.*
*Special Note: I'm not certified in personal training, diet, or
exercise. I gathered the ideas & guidelines here from many well-regarded sources
as mentioned, and they are provided here solely as suggested methods I've found to work
for myself. Always
consult a
personal trainer and certified physician before starting any exercise or diet routine
(including, but not limited to, the items listed here).
Current PERSONAL
workout ROUTINE (~APR 2008)
Largely replaced all routines below with P90X DVD series (but w/ my own
diet).
Current PERSONAL
workout ROUTINE (~APR 2007)
MTWRF (early-AM):
pre-workout (e.g, 1scoop whey protein, GreensPlus mix)
MTWRF (early-AM): N.O.X. caffeine supplement (or green teas, coffee, etc)
MWF (early-AM):
30-min HITT weight train, home gym w/
Powerblocks,
immediate post workout shake (e.g., 1scoop creatine
blend + 1scoop whey)
TR (early-AM):
30-min HITT cardio
MTWRF (early-AM):
~1 hour after either cardio or weight training, regular breakfast
shake (e.g., 1/2c rolled oats, 1 banana, 1/2c blueberries, 1s
whey, Greens+ mix, etc)
TR (late-PM):
~30-45min regular cardio to catch up on news, DVDs, etc
*HIIT = High Intensity Interval Training
Cardio HITT Example: sprinting @ 60 sec max intensity,
jogging @ 30 sec low intensity.
Weight HITT Example: lifting 1-3 sets, resting while immediately
doing ab work, then right back to lifting sets
Max intensity could be
defined as not being able to talk while doing it, and light
intensity could be defined as being able to hold a conversation
while doing it. Note:
do not over-train (especially w/ long distance cardio while weight
training; see HIIT).
To Lean Out
- ~6-8 smaller meals spaced throughout day (body can only
absorb so much at once, rest is stored)
- More carbs in AM, fewer carbs (and more protein) towards PM
- Eat less than you use up (cals
for meals < daily cals burned)
- Drink lots of fluids to keep hydrated and feel fuller
- Don't eat much, especially carbs, after
5PM (or ~4 hours before going to bed)
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Example in-minus-out diagrams for my weekly averages (cals out
include workouts)—daily tracking like this can really help you
set a personal baseline, but can also drive you nuts if done too
much
 
 
Screen images courtesy of
To Maintain Weight
Similar to above, except:
- Moderate caloric intake (cals for meals ~= daily cals
burned)
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Weight Train: use 3x8 (3 moderate weight sets, 8-10 reps
each) for AVERAGE caloric intake
To Gain Muscle
Similar to above, except:
- Increased caloric intake (cals for meals > daily cals
burned)
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Weight Train: use 5x5 (5 heavy weight sets, 5 reps each)
for MAX caloric intake
Tracking
Lifting Routines & Journal:
MensHealth
Home Workout Dumbbell Series
Diet & Journal:
FitDay.com
(but not currently tracking)
GENERAL Dietary
profile ANYONE MAY FIND USEFUL
No/very low processed foods (e.g., no white flour, no
white sugar, no high-fructose, no trans-fats, no
processed dressings, etc)
Building lean muscle (+ daily cardio) can significantly burn
calories while your body is at rest
40/30/30-protein/carbs/fat diet ratio for every meal if
building; higher protein ratio if cutting to lean
Vegetables are a great way to take in carbs, especially late in
day
Very low trans/animal fats (e.g., no whole milk fats, meat fats... but skim milk
&
lean meats are still good)
Healthy fats (e.g., olive, flax, almonds, natural peanut butter)
are good and often needed
Organic/free-range foods whenever and where ever possible
Multiple small meals (6-8) throughout the day
Determine your goal: increase calories w/ protein to build muscle (which will burn fat), or cut
back calories to lean out
Get in, get out of gym to keep heart rate up; you're not there to chat (do that after)
GENERAL CARDIO profile Anyone May Find Useful
If you have <=30 minutes per session: 2 HIIT cardio
sessions/day (AM/PM)
If you have >30 minutes per session: 1HIIT + 1 to 2 regular cardio
sessions/day (AM/PM)
GENERAL HEALTH
LINKS
Men's Health at
http://www.menshealth.com/
- Click
"Fitness" for Personal Trainer program
FitDay at
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Van+Nest
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My public profile
Vitamin Shoppe at
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/ -
Where I shop for great
selection & prices
PowerBlocks at
http://www.powerblock.com/ -
current home workout system
Crosstrainer at http://www.crosstrainer.ca/ - A more advanced journal
Stevia info at
http://www.healthy.net/nutrit/kitchen/foods/Choice.asp - My
choice of sweetener
SoloFlex at
http://www.soloflex.com/ - original home workout system
YMCA - Metuchen branch at
http://www.metuchen-edisonymca.org/
Dr. Weil at
http://www.drweil.com/ - Healthy eating & living
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AUTOMOTIVE
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Trekken at
http://www.trekken.tv/
AutoWeek at
http://www.autoweek.com/
Land Rover at http://www.landrover.com
Mike's Jeep News at
http://www.onetomany.com/jeepnews/indexflash.htm
Motor Trend at
http://www.motortrend.com/
The Auto Channel at
http://www.theautochannel.com/
Speed Channel at
http://www.speedtv.com/
Truck Trend at
http://www.trucktrend.com/
World Rally at http://www.wrc.com/
Precision Driver search at
Google
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EDUCATIONAL
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Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, at
http://www.lehigh.edu/
Columbia University Teachers College, NY, NY at
http://www.tc.columbia.edu/
University of Cambridge, U.K. at
http://www.cam.ac.uk/
NYU SCPS, NY, NY at
http://www.scps.nyu.edu/
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TRAVEL
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Jeep Jamboree USA at
http://www.jeepjamboreeusa.com/
National Geographic at
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
GORP at
http://gorp.away.com/index.html
Visit Scotland at
http://www.visitscotland.com/
Visit Italy at
http://goitaly.about.com/
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VOLUNTEER
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"Children International's mission is to help children living in dire
poverty. Through the generosity of contributors we provide needy children
with a variety of programs and services to meet their basic needs, enhance
their human dignity and raise their physical and educational levels in a
meaningful, lasting way." -
http://www.children.org/about.asp
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COOL TOOLS
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These are tools & services I personally use in my everyday life and can
easily recommend. I've included the links and respective descriptions,
straight from the companies, so you can also judge for yourself.
"In addition to providing easy access to more than 8 billion web pages,
Google has many special features to help users find exactly what they're
looking for. These include searches for word definitions, file types,
movies, book ISBN numbers, weather, numbers, calculations, package
tracking, and many others." -
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/descriptions.html
"Answers.com is a free, ad-supported, reference search service, created
to provide you with instant answers on over a million topics. As opposed
to standard search engines that serve up a list of links for you to
follow, Answers.com displays quick, snapshot answers with concise,
reliable information. Our editors take our content from over 100
authoritative encyclopedias, dictionaries, glossaries and atlases,
carefully chosen for breadth and quality. For ultimate convenience,
install 1-Click AnswersTM software, and click on any word in any document
on your screen for "Answers at your Fingertips." -
http://www.answers.com/main/about_us.jsp
"Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all
the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically
locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them
into visual albums organized by date with folder names you will recognize.
You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new
groups. Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organized." -
http://picasa.google.com/index.html
"Over 1 million songs to your collection. Free Yahoo! Music Engine
to access your subscription. Collect the music you love, share** with
friends, create playlists and more. With a subscription-compatible device,
take your music everywhere. Plus, access your subscription music from
several PC’s." -
http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/
"Nokia is a world leader in mobile
communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader
mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information
that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile
phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses.
Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and
corporations. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on four major
exchanges." -
http://www.nokiausa.com/
"StuffBak is a loss protection and recovery service designed to
protect today's important mobile devices and data. StuffBak high tech
labels are designed for even the smallest electronic devices. Each label
is uniquely serialized to provide a convenient and confidential
identification method, and includes a recovery service that makes it easy
and rewarding for finders. In operation since 2000, StuffBak has
successfully reunited thousands of owners with their lost items ("A Wise
Investment" USAToday, June 2004)." -
http://www.stuffbak.com/
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