How To Be A TV Star Podcast Nick Piper & Derrick Siu

Nick talks about the need to get a showreel produced in order to have a better chance at picking up work. He also talks about the recent spate of presenter opportunities that have arisen and the direct effect they have on your showreel production.

In this week's podcast Nick details the necessary skills that a presenter needs to proceed. Together with a practical understanding, the mental applications are just as important and Nick determines several methods of refining your skill base. Hosted By Nick Piper. Engineered by Clint Doughan.

The time has come to make some kind of practical commitment. Your research is complete, your TV watching has defined your place in the market, you are ready to part with some money and enrol in a course. This podcast, Nick details a few of the main steps you need to take when seeking the best course experience possible!

Nick talks about the value of asking people for help and advice. Too often we fail to ascertain the most important information from the most reliable sources: working professionals in the business. Textbooks, websites, courses and seminars will help provide a good sound base but interacting with former or present technicians and artists will expand your education dramatically. In this podcast, Nick gives advice on how to ask the important questions.

This week, Nick and Derrick discuss the importance of treating your television career as a business instead of a simple hobby or interest. Important issues such as time allocation, business administration and even work space are covered. Warning: This podcast contains information ONLY for the serious TV aspirant.

This week Nick and Derrick talk about the importance of planning your career. Nick provides a basic structure to your plan and the approximate timeframe in which to be working.