How repair programs are filmed. “They pay the least in the program “Let Them Talk”: revelations of an actor who has long become part of the federal channels How Channel 1 programs are filmed

Become a TV star, hear the cherished “Lights, camera, motor!”, sign autographs at meetings with fans and pose for the paparazzi on the red carpet. Everyone has a chance to participate in the filming of a movie, series, TV show, video clip or advertisement.

How to get into the crowd scene, is the work of the spectator and actor of crowd scenes adequately paid, and can a few seconds in the background become a springboard for an acting career? We looked into these issues, and at the same time talked with regular participants in crowd scenes about their work and impressions.

You can sign up for some major TV projects as a guest directly on their official website. This is how, for example, viewers are recruited for the filming of the Channel One show “Evening Urgant” - http://urgantshow.ru/form (follow the link you will find a viewer form, by filling out which you will receive confirmation and details about the filming time by email).

But to use for group employment in in social networks experienced actors do not recommend:

“Extras and filming groups” on VKontakte – you can’t trust them. Offers came, I went through castings, getting into different roles (not just extras), but in most cases it was a “scam”, they say: “Sorry, you are suitable for us, but you have to pay for us to cast you.” There is no point in searching VKontakte, only through film studios or knowledgeable people“says Danila, a student at the acting college.

Naturally, the bulk of the offers on all these sites apply only to Muscovites, since filming takes place at Moscow television studios or in metropolitan clubs, and ends very late. There are fewer, but still quite a lot of offers for extras in St. Petersburg; in other cities of Russia, filming is carried out much less frequently and they rarely recruit extras there.

Are actors in crowd scenes paid for their work?

Price tags for participation in crowd scenes of films or TV series vary from 600 to 1000 rubles, less often they offer large sums (as a rule, more than a thousand are paid for playing a passing role with a line).

You can also earn extra money by participating in the filming of television shows - both as guests on talk shows and as spectators in the hall. Here they pay from 150 to 600 rubles, rarely offering larger amounts. Rates are approximately the same for participation in the filming of music videos and commercials.

To participate in paid filming, as a rule, it is necessary to undergo at least an absentee casting - based on a photo, and also to exactly meet all the parameters presented by the employer (height, clothing and shoe size, hair length and color, type of appearance, nationality, and so on).

Such castings are held infrequently; more and more often they are now limited to simply selecting people based on photos via e-mail and Internet forums.

“The requirements for extras are not as high as for episodic actors and leading actors, but you still always need to give 100% - in case they notice you, one of the directors likes you. Although some extras perform poorly because they believe that this is not a role. And at the same time, such actors are still waiting for grandiose roles! Even if you have a small role, you need to play it in such a way that everyone remembers it!” – Mikhail tells us about his experience of participating in the filming of the detective series “Maryina Roshcha”, “Trace” and others.

Although there are many paid vacancies in this area, according to the reviews of all the extras, earning a living with such work is incredibly difficult, if not almost impossible. The filming process requires constant full concentration from all actors, long waits, and precise execution of all the director’s instructions, and food and rest for extras are, as a rule, not provided.

“Extras at the Fashionable Sentence are given 500 unfortunate rubles for 12 hours of filming. Many grandparents living nearby were in the studio during this time without proper food precisely because of this money,” Diana about the filming of the “Fashionable Verdict” program for Channel One.

“Those who spent time filming two programs were paid 300 rubles. On the set I met people who make only this living. They are seasoned, to some extent “friends” in Ostankino, they are known by sight by the organizers - impartial women who gather people for filming and call them to inform them about the time of the next filming,” - Marina about the filming of the program “Closed Screening” for Channel One .

“It’s stupid to do this for money. Only perhaps out of love for art or a desire for dubious fame,” - Anastasia about filming the film “Tsar”.

“Many of my friends manage to fully support themselves on such earnings. True, I’m not one of them,” Victoria about filming in the youth television series “Club”, “Daddy’s Daughters”, “Don’t Be Born Beautiful” and others.

Extras: who are all these people and why are they here?

“Then some kind of movement began, and the organizers began to gather a column of people. My friend and I fell into it. But then a whisper ran through the column: “They won’t take us!” They won’t take this column!” Somehow, my friend and I instantly met two other girls, grabbed hands and ran to the end of that moving column. For some reason no one stopped us. And we passed quietly. The next day at school everyone admired us, because many really didn’t make it to the shooting. And good. They would die there like we did,” Sofia about the filming of the film “Shadowboxing.”

Who plays all these restaurant visitors, spectators at concerts, silent waiters, postmen, taxi drivers, salesmen, and just passers-by on the streets? The most ordinary people, most often students, and not necessarily theater universities, and retirees. Films and TV series constantly require extras, and therefore getting to the set is not a difficult task. True, it’s worth immediately taking into account that, as a rule, this is a full-day job - from the very morning until 10-11 o’clock in the evening, and therefore, working 5/2 full time or studying full-time department, finding an opportunity to participate in filming is not so easy.

– By what criteria are they selected? I ask a man in a bright orange shirt and blue tie.

- Yes, whoever you like, whoever suits the color. Like decorations, each artist has a specific color.

- No, what should I do? This is work! The camera is looking at you, you have to smile, laugh, make them laugh. You work for them! They turn on the soundtrack, the artist comes out, and you clap and smile, and then shout: “Happy New Year!” No one cares that you are not having fun at all. You have to be funny to THEM, otherwise, get out!”

“When I went there for the first time, I was very interested in the filming process itself, so I sat in the front row and watched more the work of the cameramen and lighting crews than what the director, Urgant and Gudkov were talking about. Although when Ivan appeared and somehow unexpectedly appeared above my head, I almost fell out of my chair,” Diana about the filming of the show “Evening Urgant” for Channel One.

“You gain valuable experience working with a camera: you learn to be natural, but at the same time attentive, focused on the task set by the director. This is not as simple as many people think; you need to get used to all this. And I was able to make a lot of acquaintances on the set; useful connections wouldn’t hurt!” – Mikhail about the experience of participating in the filming of detective television series “Maryina Roshcha”, “Trace” and others.

“Since I was going to film a TV show for the first time, I wanted to dispel a certain myth of show business for myself. To see how it’s all filmed, to see how much the audience I saw on the screen corresponds to the reality on the set, how interested the people nearby are in the show, how lively their reactions are. Well, and see Vanya Urgant, of course. The filming was a pleasant surprise: Vanya’s jokes are funny, and the live music from the group “Frukty” gives optimism, and the audience around is sincerely happy,” - Anastasia about the filming of the show “Evening Urgant” for Channel One.

Do expectations match reality?

“The studio looks cardboard, frankly, drawn out and boring, although the heroines of the program really look shocked, and Evelina Khromchenko looks very professional. But the most important disappointment: the voting for the best clothes is fictitious,” Diana about the filming of the show “Fashionable Verdict” for Channel One.

“I am left with such negativity from our world of cinema that, without having vocational training, went to work as a gymnast in the circus. If only it was further away. Although castings often interest me - as a means of self-test,” - Irina about filming the film “Above the Sky.”

“The first thing that caught our eye when we sat down in our seats were the screens above our heads, on which instructions for action appeared: “laughter,” “applause,” Tatyana about the filming of the “Evening Urgant” show on Channel One.

“We sat on some plastic benches, after which it was quite difficult to straighten up. Well, the main disappointment is that we went to the “Closed Screening” in the hope of watching a good movie, and at the same time listening to the opinions of critics and knowledgeable people. But it was not there. They showed us the film company's screensaver. Then there was a pause. And credits. Like, it’s time and honor to know, guys,” - Marina about the filming of the program “Closed Screening” for Channel One.

“I don’t get as much pleasure from filming TV series as I would have from filming feature films. According to rumors, in big cinema there is a completely different organization, everything is more serious, strict, large-scale, a very large film crew works. I would like to immerse myself in this atmosphere, working non-stop inspires me,” Mikhail about his experience of participating in the filming of the detective television series “Maryina Roshcha” and “Sled”.

What's difficult about being an extra?

Long waits, lack of proper food, the need to strictly follow the director's instructions. Many are also upset that actors in crowd scenes have almost no opportunity to communicate with famous partners on the set.

“They only showed us the credits, but we listened to three hours of philosophizing from the guests and the presenter. Filming of the first program has ended. As it turned out, the second program was supposed to be filmed next, which of course we were not warned about. We were angry and hungry, that’s why we blew ourselves up home...” - Marina about the filming of the program “Closed Screening” for Channel One.

“Sometimes they bring you to a shoot in the winter at ten in the morning, keep you until the metro closes, then you wait for a few more hours for your fee and no one thinks to add anything by taxi: “Why? The metro will open in an hour and a half,” Victoria about filming in the youth television series “Club”, “Daddy’s Daughters”, “Don’t Be Born Beautiful” and others.

“For extras, the instructions are to sit up straight, do not cross your legs and clap on command. You are a mannequin. You don’t have a special role, you should be there, but unnoticed and in the way the director needs. At first everything is interesting, you delve into the process, notice the details. After two hours it’s already difficult to sit still as needed,” Ksenia about filming the program “Let’s Get Married!” for Channel One.

Attitude towards extras in the acting workshop

Working as an extra for many is a great start to an acting career. True, there are cases when actors have a disdainful attitude towards extras. What is this connected with? With their own behavior.

“Walking as passers-by for pennies, standing in the background—deserves respect. But there are also such mass actors who, by incredible chance, received small cameos and begin to pretend to be stars,” Rinat, a professional actor.

“They fed me and that’s okay. Whether you are cold or uncomfortable, no one cares. You are not actors, you are extras. You are easily replaceable and not important in the frame. If one girl or boy left or didn’t come, then the missing people are sometimes recruited directly from people passing by - you don’t even have to pay money to them,” Veronica, actress of crowd scenes.

Witness what is left behind the scenes!

Everyone knows that they often shoot dozens of takes of the same scene, getting different reactions from the actors, choosing the right light, creating the right emotions... Seeing all these episodes and finding out what was left behind the scenes is another privilege of being an extra.

“It was in Anapa on the set of Yeralash. It sounded “Camera, motor, let’s start!” and the guys - “children's camp campers” began to fight with pillows. The director of the camp came, whose role was played by the famous artist Anatoly Zhuravlev. When he began to say his line, a pillow flew at him and landed on the safit. The soffit fell on Zhuravlev - this was not planned. Although he did not receive any serious bruises, filming stopped for that day, since he refused to continue filming...” - episode writer Mikhail about the filming of the television magazine “Yeralash”.

“The presenters, especially Guzeev, were encouraging. She hilariously screws up takes and talks with the director about absolutely everyday topics, for example, discussing with him who will go where on vacation,” Ksenia about filming the program “Let’s Get Married!” for Channel One.

Steps on the actor's career ladder

Many actors begin their careers by participating in the filming of films, TV series and commercials as extras. This is what this whole pyramid looks like:

Extras– participants in staged crowd scenes are, as a rule, non-professional actors.

Statistician- an individual member of the crowd.

Episode- an actor performing a separate small role, perhaps with text, but his hero is not a significant character in the film or series.

Often: episodic actors are recruited for filming series. For example, distant relatives of the main and secondary characters who appear in only one episode are episodic roles, waiters in a new restaurant or random companions are episodic characters, any random characters who appear in only one episode are episodic characters.

Supporting heroes– permanent characters a film or series that plays a significant role in the development of the plot, appears on screen repeatedly, has a film background, and their images are worked out in detail by the screenwriters.

Often: stars of the first magnitude play supporting roles, because often minor characters have a specific character, their images are bright and memorable. Prestigious film awards, including the Oscar, are awarded for the performance of supporting roles.

the main role– the pinnacle of the actor’s career.

Can working as an extra be a step on the path to fame?

Leonardo DiCaprio began his career by playing episodic roles in the TV series Roseanne and The New Adventures of Lassie, and then received a larger role in another soap opera, Santa Barbara.

Orlando Bloom began his career with episodic roles in the television series “Accident.” It is worth noting that Bloom by this time had an acting education.

From the 15-second appearance in the feed " Fire Department» started her career and Julia Roberts, who played tiny roles in little-known films for several years before she was able to attract the attention of producers and achieve at least supporting roles.

Keira Knightley Since childhood, she has acted as an extra, participated in many TV shows and received episodic roles in TV series.

Sergey Bezrukov He first appeared in films as a street child in the film “Stalin's Funeral”; his name is not listed in the credits. Only after repeatedly participating in filming as an actor in crowd scenes did Bezrukov begin to receive offers to play supporting roles.

Movies about movies? Yes!

The life story of an unemployed actor named Andy Millman, who all his life dreamed of breaking into big cinema, but so far only achieved a place in the crowd, is told by series "Extras". All those who want to learn more about the life of extras actors and look at all the vicissitudes of this profession from the outside are recommended to watch this series!

Today you will find out how the filming of the program goes "About the most important thing." The program's subjects and guests are chosen very carefully. People who want to get into the program as spectators, they line up in a long line from the very morning.

Among the spectators there is real veterans, for several years they did not miss a single recording of the program. In itself for these people interesting television. There are people who have been coming here for three years.

Preparation for the program starts in a few hours before the audience arrives, lighting crews install the light sound engineers check the sound. Make-up artists work with guests, the program editor sets people up and prepares them to go out.

When guests are introduced, they go out and stand on point in the middle. Then the spectators are seated, and the guests come out one by one. Everyone is very worried, but the atmosphere at the program is friendly. Today is the anniversary of the program.

Program “About the Most Important Thing”- this is a complex mechanism, dozens of people work behind the scenes. Manages the process. Chief editor of the program. This woman keeps track of everything starting with scenarios and ending with the implementation of all aspects.

The writers come up with ideas which are impossible to implement, but nothing is impossible for the props of the show. The dishes are prepared behind the scenes which are then taken to the studio. The program has changed the lives of many people. There are problems when no clinic can help.

Program helped many people find specialists, people were operated on. Thanks to the transfer, children were born. The family wanted a baby, they didn’t have money for IVF, but they helped people. Makar is the pride of the program. The boy is already a year old, the program visited him.

But the Doctor's Help section takes another TV viewer under the wing. He is 10 years old, life is just beginning. Alyosha is in the program studio today. The boy has cerebral palsy, he has vision problems, It’s difficult for a boy to study, he has severe squint. The child needs eye surgery.

Today there is a permanent expert in the studio, he is an outstanding doctor, head of the center for the protection of vision of children and adolescents. Patients with cerebral palsy experience great difficulties. First they will conduct an examination, and then they will help the boy. A child’s vision needs to be addressed from early childhood.

Today you will find out whose voice do you hear from above. During filming, 10 cameras are working in the studio, and the director’s voice is heard for everyone. There is a man who controls what is shown in the camera. Only at the command of these people do some actions take place.

One hundred sides it seems The work of presenters is like a fairy tale. But filming lasts 12 hours. Sergey Agapkin is not only the presenter, but also the author of the program. He always works, even during breaks. He is working on the headings. Olga Budina does not rest, she is always reading something. No matter how tired the presenters are, there is always a positive atmosphere in the studio.

For each new program, a studio is built from scratch, on rented film studio pavilions, abandoned warehouses and factory floors. A studio, as a rule, is built through contractors - specialized companies that build sets, make lighting and sound, special effects and props, hang screens, etc. Moreover, the construction of the studio is carried out with maximum cost savings, because the budget of each program is limited and they do everything to save money.

Not far from the studio, the film crew is building a control room - a room for the director, film crew and television equipment. The control room is lined with noise-absorbing material so that the sound engineers are not disturbed by unnecessary noise. The equipment in the control room is connected to the equipment in the studio. Cameras are installed in the studio itself. Their number varies from 3 to 10, but more often there are 4-6. Cameras, sound and light are adjusted.

For each program there is a separate script, in which the actions of each character are detailed down to the smallest detail. When the hero of a program makes a mistake in answering the simplest question, it is not an accident. If a person answers the most difficult questions and makes incredible calculations in his head, this is not the result of his abilities. All questions and answers to them are written in the script. There is nothing random or unexpected - everything is pre-written in the script. Actors and presenters are selected and contracts are concluded with them.

At the final stage of preparation, logos, screensavers, background music, and graphics are developed. Trailers are being filmed, extras are being cast. As a rule, people come to little-known programs just to shine. Large TV channels pay small amounts of money to extras. At the same time, they are subject to strict requirements for appearance, on discipline, on behavior in the studio. It often happens that extras are recruited from among the relatives and friends of the film crew.

The shooting day lasts from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Filming session – from 10 to 15 days. 2-4 programs are filmed per day so that one filming session ensures six months of broadcasting of the programs. Filming all programs over a season allows you to save a lot on renting a studio, equipment, and salaries for all project participants. Filming is carried out according to a pre-established script. The presenter is promptly informed about all changes in the script through a special earpiece. The main one is selected from among the extras and he is also given a microphone, through which the commands “applause”, “laughter”, “silence” are transmitted. The rest of the “mass people” look at him and do the same.

After filming, editing is done. The most successful angles from all those taken are selected, everything unnecessary is removed, and the duration of the transmission is adjusted to the desired one. The most important thing is that all minor defects are removed: shading from a broken spotlight, damage to the scenery, etc. Indeed, in most cases, filming cannot be stopped - the acting will be weaker, precious time will be lost, and all participants in the filming process will have to pay more. Thus, it is easier and faster to do a re-edit than a re-shoot.

The finished program goes on air. The film crew rests and switches to other projects. After each episode is shown, the rating of the program is measured. Depending on the rise or fall in ratings, the program is either closed or a decision is made to film further episodes.

“Housing Question”, “Dacha Answer”, “Hacienda” and “Repair School” - how are these shows filmed, who is chosen for the project, is everything really as smooth and glossy as we see on the screen?

How to get on the show

Many people dreamed of attending a renovation project, so that professionals (both builders and designers) would finish the apartment with high quality. According to statements from both TV show hosts and ordinary participants, repairs and alterations in apartments are completely free, all interior items remain with the apartment owners, and there is no need to pay taxes for repairs.

You can get into such a program by leaving a request on the website, or by writing a letter to the project address.

TV shows about renovation are, first of all, a beautiful show, so try to vividly describe your interests and hobbies in your application. The story about your passions should be detailed and colorful, do not skimp on descriptions. Your hobbies should become “bait” both for the director of the program and, ultimately, for the TV viewer. It should brighten the show, be “telegenic.”

The activities that you do together as a family will be especially interesting. Describe any time spent together in the application, do not forget about family traditions, family holidays and feasts. The latter will be especially relevant for those applicants for the role of participants in the “TV renovation” who are planning to remodel their kitchen or dining room. Include in your application a story about the dating history of your fathers/mothers and grandparents; romance and positive stories will be pleasant for TV viewers.

The approximate waiting period for a response from a TV show is two weeks.

Casting and first shooting

If you are lucky and the application with your family story is of interest responsible persons, you will be invited to the casting. It can be different in form; a person can come to your home, both to talk with family members and to inspect the “work front”. Be hospitable and friendly, offer tea :) The logic of such a casting is simple - if you share positive emotions in everyday life, you will share them with TV viewers.

If after the preliminary casting the program editor, art director and designer promised to come to you, you can consider that you have been approved. The show's writer will want to know more about you in order to write the script. Therefore, do not be lazy to show photo albums, videos, the results of your handicraft experiments, and so on. The art director will evaluate the potential of your apartment. The designer will be looking for inspiration for a new show; describe to him in detail your preferences in the interior of a house or cottage. Don’t forget also about the fact that, on the contrary, it infuriates you, because the creators of the program hope to see your happy face in the finale of the project, and not an upset one. You can even select interiors that you like from magazines and vice versa that are repulsive; this will help the designer decide on the style, color, and key design details.

An important point in preparing for the implementation of a designer’s project is the approval of technical nuances. Do you like fresh air? Do you open all the windows at night? Have you always dreamed of a fireplace? Are you afraid to put your children on the second tier of a bunk bed? Do you often hit your feet on corners or baseboards? All these small details need to be told to the authors of the program, they will take them into account during the repair, and you can get exactly what you dreamed of.

From approval of the plan to filming, a huge period of time can pass, maybe a month, or maybe a whole year. You will have to move during filming; think about where exactly in advance, otherwise filming will not take place.

First, you will be filmed in the interior of your house/apartment; it is important that all family members are present. Filming may take a couple of days, so accept that some scenes may have to be re-shot. The stylist will help you choose clothes, the makeup artist will correct your makeup. When filming of the first stage ends, you will have to move for a period of from a month to two and a half. At this time, prepare sleeping places and a minimum set of dishes for the builders. The main rule of this stage is not to appear in the house!

The long-awaited finale

The final stage of filming is the moment you appear in your own updated home. Your first reaction is the most trembling moment for everyone who worked on this program. The result of the renovation will largely depend on the efforts of the designers and builders, but also to a large extent on how accurately you conveyed your dreams and desires. Important advice: having talked one-on-one with the foreman in advance, you can offer to replace, for example, the wiring or windows in the room being renovated with your money, if such a replacement was not provided for by the authors of the program.

You won’t believe it, but Petrozavodsk resident Vasily Vasiliev has long become an insider on many federal channels. He stars in famous TV shows and series. True, his role is not entirely ordinary. Today Vasily can sit in the studio of one program and portray a single father, and tomorrow he is already a flighty hero-lover on the air of another program. Vasily told us frankly about how the filming process goes, how much the actors are paid, and why there is no truth in any TV show. Still crying over another wonderful family reunion on Wait for Me? Then here's the shocking truth. After such a story, you don’t want to watch TV... We read interesting details of the behind-the-scenes life of stars!

A year and a half ago I moved to Moscow. I met a neighbor who recruits a group for all kinds of filming. It turned out that he needed people, and I needed work. He invited me to the shoot. I agreed.

Participated in various programs. On TNT “Them and Us”, “Six Frames”, in the film “Mixed Feelings”. On TVC the program “No Cheating”. On “Russia 1” in the series “Heart of a Star” in eight episodes. On "Saturday Night" in 12 programs and in others.

How does this all happen? They give me the text, I memorize it and tell it to the editor before filming. The editor listens and approves. The camera turns on. If the editor has two people in mind for one role, then they choose the one who tells the best story. Before filming, a short casting is held.

Entries do not occur in live . If there is any hitch, the filming is stopped and everything is replayed again.

The duration of filming varies. For example, the program “Saturday Night” is filmed for at least two hours. Philip Kirkorov comes, sings 8 songs, changes clothes 8 times, and then the filming is cut into 8 programs. If Kirkorov didn’t get into the soundtrack and didn’t open his mouth at the right time, then he starts singing all over again. And so it is with every artist.

There are always editors behind the scenes, which show who should clap when and who should smile.

There is no truth in any of the broadcasts. Even if it’s “The Hour of Judgment”, even if it’s “Wait for Me”... All the characters and stories are fictitious.

There is such a program “Live Broadcast”. But this is just a name. Filming takes place on record, not live. Although the program was shown live once, when the filming was dedicated to Eurovision. The topics in this show are always funny. Well, they are also fictional.

There is no ordinary viewer in any program. Absolutely all spectators who are present at the shooting receive money. The lowest rate is in the program “Let Them Talk.” There, a spectator who simply watches the process and claps is paid 700 rubles. And this is in 4 hours. For the program “Them and Us,” where I talked about my relationship with my fictional wife, I was paid 14 thousand. And the filming of the program was completed in 4 hours. Gordon and Strizhenova are masters of their craft. Gordon never has overtakes. Everything is filmed the first time.

By the way, in real life Gordon is pleasant and easy-going. communicating person, and Strizhenova, on the contrary, does not let anyone near her. I liked Zhirinovsky. Very funny. Sergei Zverev always turns his nose up at his fans. At every pause, make-up artists correct his makeup.

The hero of one show can easily become another hero, and with a completely different story. There is a database of actors, from where they recruit people for extras.

I never took part in the TV show “Wait for Me” older viewers are recruited there. But I know that the stories there are also fictional. And people who have supposedly been looking for each other for decades are actually seeing each other for the first time in their lives.

Perhaps somewhere they tell real stories, but neither I nor my friends were involved in such filming.

In all programs, absolutely all viewers and participants are made up. If you need to say some words, then the makeup is applied for about half an hour.

For every shoot, the actors are told what they need to wear. Almost all TV shows have banned gingham and pinstripes. Such clothes dazzle the eyes. It often happens that the summer season of a program is filmed in winter, and the winter season in summer.

To get the main roles, must have a higher education theater education. I agree with this. Professional actors are different from “nuggets”. When I looked at myself from the outside, I laughed hard at the way I spoke. But, nevertheless, I am not going to study to be an actor.

In principle, you can make a living by attending the filming of TV shows. In the worst case, you can get 1,500 rubles per day. Of course, this is not much for Moscow, but still.

Friends and parents react normally to my activities. Many people don’t watch TV, so they rarely see me on TV.

I want to continue filming additional income is not superfluous.