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Let's talk about music! Here you can say that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Some people consider a certain genre sublime, while others try to avoid it as much as possible. Some follow the metal movement, while others are fond of modern pop songs. And why not, some listen to a veriety of genres from different times. Nowadays, one of the most important promotional means is television. It helps artists achieve recognition on national, or even international scale. Music videos have always been there - heck, they even have music channels! - and you are bound to watch them. But what if you actually want to appear in one of them? It depends on the genre and on how commercial the artist is. For example, if you want to star in a rock video you probably don't need to have all the qualifications required to star in a Rihanna video. Just saying. It depends on how "big" the artist is. But nevertheless, usually people who appear in music videos are models, dancers or actors. Some videos include a variety of dance routines, which even the extras have to perform. Take David Guetta's "Love don't let me go". You can watch the video on-line I think. Just look at the cast - it's obvious that they have years of training. You can't expect to pick up those moves in a matter of days, or weeks, as required for a music videos casting calls, if you don't have the flexibility and the aptitudes to perform in that manner. Therefore, if you're a professional dancer with an appealing physique you may have an advantage in this area. Other videos go for actors. If there's a story in the video, the director may opt to work with an actor. Take "In demand", from Texas. It stars Alan Rickman, the eponymous Severus Snape, and it offers a whole new perspective. It would be great if you already made a name for yourself, because job offers would come easily. If not, simply attend casting calls and try to get a hold of directors. You need to be able to achieve insight on your character and pass away his feelings to the general public. This video is a great example of what you have to be able to do. Last, but not least - you could model. A lot of artists work with models in their music videos. To give different examples, check out Alice Cooper's Poison or Whitesnake's Is this Love, not to mention modern videos which star dozens of attractive females. They're all models, models who achieved recognition in the industry and which signed with important agencies. Do your best to make a name for yourself. To be honest, it all practically comes down to who you know. If your contacts can put you in touch with music video directors, you're quite advantaged. Music video directors usually hold closed music video casting calls. And last but not least, the most efficient method that will guarantee your appearance in a music video is being part of the band. What are you waiting for? Start singing!
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