stand-in
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.
Also called: film stand-in, television stand-in, double, understudy, TV stand-in, back-up, movie stand-in, substitute
- 14
- essential skills
- 13
- 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 performerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- voice-over artist8 skills in common
- actor/actress7 skills in common
- camera operator7 skills in common
- circus artist6 skills in common
- musician6 skills in common
- puppeteer6 skills in common
- stand-up comedian6 skills in common
Essential skills
14- adapt to acting roles
- adapt to type of media
- analyse a script
- attend rehearsals
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow time cues
- follow work schedule
- interact with fellow actors
- study media sources
- study roles from scripts
- work with an artistic team
- 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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