| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION |
| Navigating | Helpful tips on getting around the website. |
| The Cost | Description of fees associated with this website. |
| Payment By Mail | Alternate payment methods (checks and money order) by mail. |
| Sending Your Resume & Headshot | How to e-mail a link of your profile. |
| Demo | Sample search results as seen by producers, directors, and casting agents. |
| Who Gets Search Access | Description of who gets access to your personal information, resume, and headshot. |
| Choosing Multiple Selections | Fields where you can choose more than one option. |
| Monitor Settings | Website formatted for these settings. |
Navigating:
The navigation bar at the top of the page can be used to jump from one page to another.
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Home | |
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Login / Personal Page for Producers/Directors/Agents Producers/Directors/Agents may join this service from this page |
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Login / Personal Page for Actors Actors may join this service from this page |
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Demonstration of how a search works | |
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Help Page |
Many of those same links may be found at the bottom of the page.
Once you log into the site and have entered your username and password, click the "P" in the navigational bar at the top of the screen to get back to your personal home page.
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The Costs
The annual membership fee for actors and models is $84.98. This includes showcasing a resume, bio, two headshots, a short video clip and voice over track.
For all other members, there are no fees associated with having access to the OTA Network site. The only stipulation is that you are a working professional in the entertainment industry in either broadcast or print, involved in the casting process.
The annual membership fee for actors, supplements the cost of sending out material through conventional methods while centralizing their efforts in a fully, fledged casting service benefiting everyone from client to agent to actor. It covers the cost to keep and maintain your information accessible to those with search capabilities attempting to locate your profile. As well as helps you stay involved with your agents efforts in growing your career. In doing so, logs of activity have been created for you to view not only a submissions history but a status of where you stand in the casting process. The membership fee covers an entire year with no surprise fees for making changes to your headshots or other media files that make up your profile. You are free to access those upload capabilities anytime you like. Welcome the most powerful tool in casting.
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Payment by Mail
If you are interested in paying by check, send in payment along with your name, phone number and e-mail to the following address.
Make checks payable to Molten Blot Productions and mail to:
OTA - Online Talent Agents
Membership Payment
11301 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 360
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Please allow three weeks for processing.
If you are sending materials, please remember to mark each photo and CD with your name, phone number and e-mail address.
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Sending Your Resume & Headshot
Please return to your personal page and select "Send Electronic Resume & Headshot." This will prompt a window that will allow you to e-mail your personal page to anyone with Internet access. The Personal Page sent may be first viewed by clicking on the option "View Resume & Headshot." The information is sent as a link to your particular page. It is a secure page, which only gives the recipient access to only see your resume and headshot. They do not have to be a member of this service to view the file. They simply must have internet access.
If you have video and audio that material will be sent as well within the same page. To test this function, please send a test to your own e-mail address.
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Demo
Click on the “D” in the navigational bar at the top of the page. This will provide you with access to the DEMO page to see how actor/model search results are seen by Casting Directors. It is only one small aspect of the system’s capabilities but one central to the casting process.
The DEMO also provides a sample of an actor’s personal OTA page, that show cases the features available to an actor or model.
Please note, that the DEMO page is not linked to the database. Therefore, you will not be able to perform an active search.
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Who Gets Search Access
The OTA Network system is built for qualified active entertainment industry professionals only. That includes professionals working in broadcast and/or print.
All none actor/model memberships are granted access after credentials have been verified. Only qualified casting directors, producers, directors, agents and clients are given access to the system.
An individual’s career responsibility determines the level of OTA accessibility, which exposes select system features and options as is relates to their parameters of involvement in the casting process. A perfect example, for instances, the casting directors membership level can only perform a talent search. All other levels of accessibility are prohibited from open search capabilities, not only protecting talent members from unsolicited communication but also keeps the casting director central in the process.
These accessibility levels protect the integrity of all members, while improving the path of communication throughout the casting process. The OTA Network mimics the current casting process without circumventing anyone’s responsibilities while introducing greater efficiencies.
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Choosing Multiple Selections
In specific fields you have the ability to choose more than one option. To do so click on the first selection. Hold down the APPLE key on Macs and the CTRL KEY on PC’s while making other selections. When complete with a field scroll the window up and down to make sure you did not accidentally deselect your choices.
If you happen to click on a wrong selection keep the APPLE or CTRL key, held down and click again on the choice you would like to change. You will see the selection no longer highlighted. Remember, if you click on any choice without holding down the appropriate key you will have to start the process all over to select multiple choices. To clear all choices click on the "---" choice at the top of the menu without holding down any keys.
Note: holding the SHIFT KEY and clicking on multiple choices will highlight a range of selections.
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Monitor Settings:
Please use the recommended browsers and monitor settings when accessing your OTA Network account. There is no standard protocol between browsers, which makes some browsers inconsistent with the way they handle web page programming code. We have made a concerted effort to make the OTA pages load properly and in similar fashion for both MAC and PC. To avert problems, please use the following guidelines below.
Pages are better viewed with your monitor optimized to the settings listed below. By optimizing your monitor you will be able to view the information within a full screen without having to scroll left to right. Set your monitor and make your browser window fill the screen.
To give you more viewing room, top to bottom, enter your browser PREFERENCES, select BROWSER DISPLAY and position your TOOLBAR SETTINGS to TEXT ONLY. Also, deselect the FAVORITE navigational bar through your pull down VIEW menu.
MAC/APPLE COMPUTERS
Recommended browser: Safari
Recommended Monitor Settings
Correct monitor settings will optimize what you see on your computer. If you do not set your monitor to the recommend settings you may experience navigational problems and limitations on what is viewable.
MAC OS 9.0 or earlier
Through your APPLE menu select CONTROL PANELS and then select MONITORS. Choose 1280x1024 for your screen size, or something close to these dimensions as possible. Be sure that the colors are set to "millions."
MAC OS X or greater
Enter the APPLE, select SYSTEM PREFERENCES and click DISPLAYS. The best monitor setting is 1440x900-Desktop or 1280x854-Laptop for your screen size. Be sure that the colors are set to "millions."
If the type is too small, go to browser (i.e. Internet Explorer) PREFERENCES click on LANGUAGE/FONTS and select 14 under FONTS AND SIZE. If you want to temporarily increase type, from the pull down menus at the top of your browser, select VIEW and TEXT ZOOM and make type 120% larger. With this process you will have to select the same setting each time you launch your browser.
WINDOWS/PC COMPUTERS
Recommended browser: Internet Explorer
Recommended Monitor Settings
Correct monitor settings will optimize what you see on your computer. If you do not set your monitor to the recommend settings you may experience navigational problems and limitations on what is viewable.
Click on the START button, then on SETTINGS and finally on CONTROL PANELS. From there select DISPLAY. When it opens, click on the SETTINGS tab. Then set your screen size to 1280x1024. Also, be sure colors settings are set to "True Color (32 bit)." If the letters on the site are too small increase the font settings in your browser's preferences to LARGER.
Once you log into the site and have entered your username and password, click the "P" in the navigational bar at the top of the screen to get back to your personal home page.
BACK TO TOP
The Costs
The annual membership fee for actors and models is $84.98. This includes showcasing a resume, bio, two headshots, a short video clip and voice over track.
For all other members, there are no fees associated with having access to the OTA Network site. The only stipulation is that you are a working professional in the entertainment industry in either broadcast or print, involved in the casting process.
The annual membership fee for actors, supplements the cost of sending out material through conventional methods while centralizing their efforts in a fully, fledged casting service benefiting everyone from client to agent to actor. It covers the cost to keep and maintain your information accessible to those with search capabilities attempting to locate your profile. As well as helps you stay involved with your agents efforts in growing your career. In doing so, logs of activity have been created for you to view not only a submissions history but a status of where you stand in the casting process. The membership fee covers an entire year with no surprise fees for making changes to your headshots or other media files that make up your profile. You are free to access those upload capabilities anytime you like. Welcome the most powerful tool in casting.
BACK TO TOP
Payment by Mail
If you are interested in paying by check, send in payment along with your name, phone number and e-mail to the following address.
Make checks payable to Molten Blot Productions and mail to:
OTA - Online Talent Agents
Membership Payment
11301 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 360
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Please allow three weeks for processing.
If you are sending materials, please remember to mark each photo and CD with your name, phone number and e-mail address.
BACK TO TOP
Sending Your Resume & Headshot
Please return to your personal page and select "Send Electronic Resume & Headshot." This will prompt a window that will allow you to e-mail your personal page to anyone with Internet access. The Personal Page sent may be first viewed by clicking on the option "View Resume & Headshot." The information is sent as a link to your particular page. It is a secure page, which only gives the recipient access to only see your resume and headshot. They do not have to be a member of this service to view the file. They simply must have internet access.
If you have video and audio that material will be sent as well within the same page. To test this function, please send a test to your own e-mail address.
BACK TO TOP
Demo
Click on the “D” in the navigational bar at the top of the page. This will provide you with access to the DEMO page to see how actor/model search results are seen by Casting Directors. It is only one small aspect of the system’s capabilities but one central to the casting process.
The DEMO also provides a sample of an actor’s personal OTA page, that show cases the features available to an actor or model.
Please note, that the DEMO page is not linked to the database. Therefore, you will not be able to perform an active search.
BACK TO TOP
Who Gets Search Access
The OTA Network system is built for qualified active entertainment industry professionals only. That includes professionals working in broadcast and/or print.
All none actor/model memberships are granted access after credentials have been verified. Only qualified casting directors, producers, directors, agents and clients are given access to the system.
An individual’s career responsibility determines the level of OTA accessibility, which exposes select system features and options as is relates to their parameters of involvement in the casting process. A perfect example, for instances, the casting directors membership level can only perform a talent search. All other levels of accessibility are prohibited from open search capabilities, not only protecting talent members from unsolicited communication but also keeps the casting director central in the process.
These accessibility levels protect the integrity of all members, while improving the path of communication throughout the casting process. The OTA Network mimics the current casting process without circumventing anyone’s responsibilities while introducing greater efficiencies.
BACK TO TOP
Choosing Multiple Selections
In specific fields you have the ability to choose more than one option. To do so click on the first selection. Hold down the APPLE key on Macs and the CTRL KEY on PC’s while making other selections. When complete with a field scroll the window up and down to make sure you did not accidentally deselect your choices.
If you happen to click on a wrong selection keep the APPLE or CTRL key, held down and click again on the choice you would like to change. You will see the selection no longer highlighted. Remember, if you click on any choice without holding down the appropriate key you will have to start the process all over to select multiple choices. To clear all choices click on the "---" choice at the top of the menu without holding down any keys.
Note: holding the SHIFT KEY and clicking on multiple choices will highlight a range of selections.
BACK TO TOP
Monitor Settings:
Please use the recommended browsers and monitor settings when accessing your OTA Network account. There is no standard protocol between browsers, which makes some browsers inconsistent with the way they handle web page programming code. We have made a concerted effort to make the OTA pages load properly and in similar fashion for both MAC and PC. To avert problems, please use the following guidelines below.
Pages are better viewed with your monitor optimized to the settings listed below. By optimizing your monitor you will be able to view the information within a full screen without having to scroll left to right. Set your monitor and make your browser window fill the screen.
To give you more viewing room, top to bottom, enter your browser PREFERENCES, select BROWSER DISPLAY and position your TOOLBAR SETTINGS to TEXT ONLY. Also, deselect the FAVORITE navigational bar through your pull down VIEW menu.
MAC/APPLE COMPUTERS
Recommended browser: Safari
Recommended Monitor Settings
Correct monitor settings will optimize what you see on your computer. If you do not set your monitor to the recommend settings you may experience navigational problems and limitations on what is viewable.
MAC OS 9.0 or earlier
Through your APPLE menu select CONTROL PANELS and then select MONITORS. Choose 1280x1024 for your screen size, or something close to these dimensions as possible. Be sure that the colors are set to "millions."
MAC OS X or greater
Enter the APPLE, select SYSTEM PREFERENCES and click DISPLAYS. The best monitor setting is 1440x900-Desktop or 1280x854-Laptop for your screen size. Be sure that the colors are set to "millions."
If the type is too small, go to browser (i.e. Internet Explorer) PREFERENCES click on LANGUAGE/FONTS and select 14 under FONTS AND SIZE. If you want to temporarily increase type, from the pull down menus at the top of your browser, select VIEW and TEXT ZOOM and make type 120% larger. With this process you will have to select the same setting each time you launch your browser.
WINDOWS/PC COMPUTERS
Recommended browser: Internet Explorer
Recommended Monitor Settings
Correct monitor settings will optimize what you see on your computer. If you do not set your monitor to the recommend settings you may experience navigational problems and limitations on what is viewable.
Click on the START button, then on SETTINGS and finally on CONTROL PANELS. From there select DISPLAY. When it opens, click on the SETTINGS tab. Then set your screen size to 1280x1024. Also, be sure colors settings are set to "True Color (32 bit)." If the letters on the site are too small increase the font settings in your browser's preferences to LARGER.