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name: extra
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'extra' (also: extra performer, motion picture extra, background actor, background artist, film extra, movie extra). Use when the user asks for typical extra work such as: typical extra responsibilities"
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# Extra

Extras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- act discreetly
- act reliably
- express yourself physically
- follow directions of the artistic director
- harmonise body movements
- perform scenes for filming

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e4fca489-4c79-4392-874f-9ea1051c05c8), O*NET 30.3 (27-4015.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*