Post by irljolyne on Apr 15, 2021 14:03:34 GMT -8
Autism does many things for many people. I could never understand what people thought, I couldn't read faces, tones, or body language. I could be insulted directly, and I wouldn't even know it. If a casting director were to put instructions in the form of a joke, or in an unprofessional manner, I would have to ask for clearer instructions. Some newer producers like to joke with their voice actors, but I won't be able to tell what they're trying to convey through text.
Although I struggle to read emotions through text, I've taught myself how to read emotions and tones in real life. If I go to a studio, and the instructor is clear with their words, I'll be able to understand them. But because autism slows people down, it may be an inconvenience to have to speak to me like I'm a robot, having to lay instructions out in a readable way.
Many autistic people I know have problems with the acting part, due to the social disorder "dulling" their expressions. I've been fortunate enough to work around this problem, by practicing emotions to the best of my ability, acting every day situations, acting anime, acting anything I could. Sometimes, I even manage to trick myself into the very emotion I'm acting out. Acting is no longer a problem for me, but it is something that other autistic people struggle with.
The most worrying part is the sensory aspect. A lot of stimuli is extremely stressful, and I worry it can get in the way of a great gig. An example I can think about is in a booth. My muscles are something that get too much input at once. It's rarely a problem, but I worry that studios won't be able to accommodate my needs, like a chair for sitting, or more breaks between recordings. Directors want people who can go in, and out easily. But unfortunately, some people with autism/other neurological disorders may need more accomodations.
A lot of autistic friends I have really want to get into this industry, but from the sound of how fickle it is, does this industry really suit someone with special needs? Would a casting director be turned off by the idea of bringing a chair into the booth? Would they be willing to have someone who needs to be talked to directly, instructionally. Would they be willing to allow the actor to take breaks?
I want to succeed, I want to show the world that autistic people have the same voice acting prowess as any other person, but is it truly something that's possible?
Although I struggle to read emotions through text, I've taught myself how to read emotions and tones in real life. If I go to a studio, and the instructor is clear with their words, I'll be able to understand them. But because autism slows people down, it may be an inconvenience to have to speak to me like I'm a robot, having to lay instructions out in a readable way.
Many autistic people I know have problems with the acting part, due to the social disorder "dulling" their expressions. I've been fortunate enough to work around this problem, by practicing emotions to the best of my ability, acting every day situations, acting anime, acting anything I could. Sometimes, I even manage to trick myself into the very emotion I'm acting out. Acting is no longer a problem for me, but it is something that other autistic people struggle with.
The most worrying part is the sensory aspect. A lot of stimuli is extremely stressful, and I worry it can get in the way of a great gig. An example I can think about is in a booth. My muscles are something that get too much input at once. It's rarely a problem, but I worry that studios won't be able to accommodate my needs, like a chair for sitting, or more breaks between recordings. Directors want people who can go in, and out easily. But unfortunately, some people with autism/other neurological disorders may need more accomodations.
A lot of autistic friends I have really want to get into this industry, but from the sound of how fickle it is, does this industry really suit someone with special needs? Would a casting director be turned off by the idea of bringing a chair into the booth? Would they be willing to have someone who needs to be talked to directly, instructionally. Would they be willing to allow the actor to take breaks?
I want to succeed, I want to show the world that autistic people have the same voice acting prowess as any other person, but is it truly something that's possible?