extra
Extras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere.
Also called: background actor, walker on, movie extra, background artist, motion picture extra, film extra, background actress, extra performer
- 6
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3435
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- stunt performer3 skills in common
- art model2 skills in common
- voice-over artist2 skills in common
- circus artist1 skill in common
- dairy processing technician1 skill in common
- fashion model1 skill in common
- postman/postwoman1 skill in common
- presenter1 skill in common
Optional skills
18- acting techniques
- adapt to acting roles
- analyse a script
- collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
- exercise sports
- lighting techniques
- perform dances
- photography
- practice dance moves
- practice martial arts
- practise singing
- rehearse role
- ride horses
- sing
- use firearms
- work with the camera crew
- work with the director of photography
- work with the lighting crew
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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