The Transcendence of Acting

I will never fall to technology.

My career goal is to be an actor. Computers will never be able to recreate the human experience in the same way that an actual human being can. An advantage that technology has provided is video editing for film, which allows different acting shots to be cut and composed into an order that suits the director and producer's liking. The computer cannot create those films without the clips of the actors, however, so my field is safe from the threat of a technological takeover.

I believe that acting is actually in higher demand due to abundancy. There are so many more ideas for films and plays being interchanged now that acting opportunities are growing. Actors have always worked in a field with an over-abundance of competition. With the growing amount of films and plays, more and more actors are getting the chance to become involved with the emerging projects.

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A film company may be able to pay non-union actors overseas less money than an American actor, but those roles typically aren't meant for American actors. Directors and producers are trying to achieve a certain type of look for their characters so they will choose someone who best fits that image. Their discretion is not invested in going overseas to cast an actor in America who would be much better suited for the role.

Acting embraces all six of these essential senses. Actors design their characters through deep analysis and dedication. Understanding the story of a character is imperative to accurately portray him or her. Actors must be aware of the large and small scope of things relating to their character and situation. Empathy and intuition are two of the essential tools for a successful actor. At the end of the day, an actor is providing entertainment, so their must be appeal in the playfulness of the performance. The goal of this performance is to enlighten the audience to a certain idea or theme, reaching a deeper meaning.

My career pathway is transcendent of the technological imposition.