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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Performance capture asks for everything. Your voice. Your movement. Your physical choices. The whole instrument. But Tom Keegan makes an equally important point about directing: the actor has to feel safe enough to actually use all of it.

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Tom Keegan | What Makes a Video Game Performance Feel Real?

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tom Keegan’s article is now live. Before he was directing performances in some of the biggest games in the world, Tom wanted to be an actor.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tom Keegan’s episode is now live on The Actors Volume. Performance capture asks a lot from an actor. Voice, movement, imagination, physicality, and the ability to stay grounded while working inside a very technical medium. Tom has spent decades figuring out how to direct all of that.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tom Keegan has spent decades directing actors in some very complicated worlds. But for him, the work comes back to something pretty simple: connection.

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Tom Keegan | How Great Video Game Performances Come Alive

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Body type, age, species. Cissy Jones doesn't have to worry about any of it. That's the part of voiceover she loves most. Swipe through.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Most of the job is being told no. Jay Walker has a way of carrying that without letting it sink him. Swipe through for his thoughts.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's not every day that you hear an actor say they love auditioning. But @gideonemery.bsky.social makes a pretty good case for it. Swipe through for his take on the process.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you Nick for coming onto the show! You're one of the best in the industry, both in talent and being a human. Keep being you 🤘 ---

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Nick Apostolides’ episode is now live on The Actors Volume.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Nick Apostolides has some simple advice for anyone chasing a career they care about: be real, don’t be a dick, and make sure you want it for the right reasons.

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Nick Apostolides | Trust the Feeling You Can’t Explain

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Before anyone else can believe you in a role, you have to believe you can do it. In our upcoming conversation with Nick Apostolides, he talks about the confidence it takes to walk into an audition knowing you can book the job.

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Nick Apostolides | The Character Is Already in You

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Nick Apostolides spent years being asked the same question: Are you an actor? After hearing it enough times, he finally decided to find out. He started with student films, booked lead roles, and spent three years building the experience he needed before making the move to Los Angeles.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Matt & Jeff here. Our next guest, Nick Apostolides, is a builder at heart.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Season 2 of The Actors Volume is live. Have you checked out the first three episodes yet?

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Matt & Jeff here, We want to thank @cissyspeaks.bsky.social for joining us on The Actors Volume.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social has one of those stories that reminds you the path doesn’t have to make sense while you’re walking it. Sometimes the thing that looks like a detour is just the long way back to yourself.

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Cissy Jones | Finding Your Path & Finding Your Voice

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social episode is now live on The Actors Volume. From Silicon Valley, to building a career in voiceover and performance capture, to becoming a leading voice in protecting actors’ rights in the age of AI, this conversation covers a lot.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social's article is now live! From growing up in Boise to getting a business degree in Oregon to working 80-hour weeks at Bay Area startups, Cissy spent years on a path that wasn't hers.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social has been through enough life to know that disappointment is not the end of the story. Jobs fall apart. Relationships end. Grief changes you. And at some point, most of us have to reconcile the life we imagined with the life that actually showed up.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

@cissyspeaks.bsky.social has built a career bringing unforgettable characters to life. From Firewatch to The Owl House, Starfield, Destiny 2, and Baldur’s Gate 3, her work lives in characters that feel grounded, specific, and deeply human.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Matt & Jeff here, Every actor has a moment where the dream stops being an idea and becomes an action. For @cissyspeaks.bsky.social, it happened after nearly ten years in Silicon Valley.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Matt & Jeff here. We're really excited to share our conversation with @cissyspeaks.bsky.social. Cissy didn't come up through a traditional acting path. She spent nearly a decade working in Silicon Valley before making the pivot. And when she did, she went all in.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Matt & Jeff here, We want to thank Jay Walker for joining us on The Actors Volume.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Matt and Jeff here, If you’re an actor trying to build a career that lasts, Jay Walker’s episode is worth your time. We talk about the early wins, the long dry spells, the doubt, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up without losing your love for the work.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Jay Walker's episode is now live on The Actors Volume. From speech and debate in Minnesota To stepping away from the path he thought he was supposed to follow To early momentum, long dry spells, and learning how to keep moving To leading a major franchise as the player character in Battlefield

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Jay Walker’s article is now live! Before his episode of The Actors Volume drops, take a deeper look at the path that brought him here.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

One of the hardest parts of this career is believing in yourself before anyone else does. Before the credits. Before the opportunities. Before there's any evidence that the path you're on is actually going somewhere. youtube.com/shorts/ImRVl...

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Jay Walker | The Actors Who Last Don't Lose The Love

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The audience only believes the world if the actors believe it first. Whether it's a battlefield, a fantasy kingdom, or a conversation between two people, the work is the same.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Out of everyone chasing this dream, most don't stay. Not because they aren't talented. Because they don't want the lifestyle. Jay Walker didn't grow up dreaming of acting. He was on track to take over a business. He studied economics and had a clear path.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We're excited to announce our next guest is Jay Walker who you may recognize as the player character from Battlefield 6!

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Matt & Jeff here, We wanted to thank @gideonemery.bsky.social for joining us for the Season 2 premiere of The Actors Volume. The conversation was exactly what we built The Actors Volume for. He showed up with kindness, honesty, and generosity.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Matt and Jeff here, A few days in, and we still can’t believe how much value @gideonemery.bsky.social packed into this episode. If you haven’t watched Gideon's interview yet, you’re missing out!

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@gideonemery.bsky.social's episode is now live on The Actors Volume. Ten years working professionally before moving to LA. Starting over in a new market. Recalibrating from stage to camera. Finding a creative home in performance capture.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Gideon's article is now live! Before the Season 2 premiere of The Actors Volume, take a deeper look at his journey in his featured article.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

"Lead with love." That's one of the lessons Gideon Emery has carried with him throughout his career.

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Gideon Emery | Fight for What's Right. Lead with Love.

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

He realized quickly that what worked on stage didn't automatically translate to film. Drama school gave Gideon range. Vocal strength. Movement awareness. The discipline of auditioning constantly.

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Gideon Emery | The Ultimate Form Of Performance

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Matt & Jeff here. We’re kicking off Season 2 with @gideonemery.bsky.social, someone we’ve worked alongside in performance capture and genuinely admire. youtube.com/shorts/XV89-...

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Gideon Emery | The Long Road to Performance Capture

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The Actors Volume @theactorsvolume.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Ohy hey, Bluesky! Matt and Jeff here. Welcome back to The Actors Volume.

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