Herman is explaining to Daisy what an actor does on a movie set all day.
D: How do you find work as an actor?
H: I have an agent. She knows lots of people who shoot movies and commercials. She gives them my photos and they decide if I will be suitable for a partor not. Sometimes, I have to go in for readingsand then they decide if I will get the job.
D: That’s really interesting. What happens when you get to the set?
H: Normally, we have to sit around for a long time. Sometimes it takes a whole day just to film a 30-second commercial.
D: Why does it take so long?
H: The director must take a lot of shots. Then, he reviews them and chooses the best ones. Generally, a 30-second commercial has around 20 to 30 shots in it.
D: Do you like acting in commercials?
H: I do. I know I’m never going to win an Oscar, but to me it is much better than sitting in an office every day. Every role is different, so each day is different. I like that.
D: How do you remember your lines?
H: Usually, they send me the dialogue the night before, so I can try to memorize it. After a while, it becomes very natural.
