ISCO Occupation Group 3435.7 Extra
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Extra: Extras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere.
Essential Skills
- Perform For Multiple Takes
- Follow Directions Of The Artistic Director
- Harmonise Body Movements
- Act Reliably
- Act Discreetly
- Express Yourself Physically
Optional Skills
- Practice Dance Moves
- Dance
- Lighting Techniques
- Work With The Camera Crew
- Practice Martial Arts
- Adapt To Different Roles
- Ensure Cooperation Among Production, Costume Department And Make-Up Department
- Analyse A Script
- Work With The Lighting Crew
- Exercise Sports
- Work With The Director Of Photography
- Rehearse Role
- Sing
- Ride Horses
- Use Firearms
- Acting Techniques
- Photography
- Practise Singing
Alternative Names
- Background Actor
- Walker On
- Movie Extra
- Background Artist
- Motion Picture Extra
- Film Extra
- Background Actress
- Television Extra
- Tv Extra
