As an Extra, you will need to master following:

• act discreetly
• express yourself physically
• harmonise body movements
• perform scenes for filming

More generally, an extra is also versed in:

• act reliably
• follow directions of the artistic director

It also helps to know the following:

• adapt to acting roles
• analyse a script
• exercise sports
• perform dances
• practice dance moves
• practice martial arts
• sing
• use firearms
• work with the camera crew
• work with the director of photography
• acting techniques
• collaborate on costume and make-up for performances
• lighting techniques
• photography
• practise singing
• rehearse role
• ride horses
• work with the lighting crew