For beginners or those who have worked in the movie and TV world for many years, this book gives a realistic look at how to become a movie extra. This is a low cost way to become familiar with how movies are made and how to get yourself into the scene. Written by a real Hollywood movie extra who appeared in more than 800 different productions, including movies, TV and commercials. He worked as a stand in, a photo double, a musician on camera and an actor as well as an extra. If you want to be on camera in real productions, this is the best way to begin. A few tips about wardrobe and special skills that can help you enter the world of background acting are thoroughly covered.