Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and TelevisionThis is essential reading for anyone interested in directing or acting. Judith Weston's brilliance is to recognize that directors, actors, writers, and technicians are involved in a process that is at essence a collaboration. In order for them to have the best shot at creating something true and meaningful, they must share a language and a method of exchange that fosters creative cooperation. Weston rightly sees the director as the central figure in inspiring the energy of a production's harmony. She advises the prospective director on every aspect of a stage or film production, showing how the director can draw the best performances possible from actors. -- From Amazon.com. |
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... verbs , such as to like , to resent , to fear , are not necessarily any more helpful than adjectives . The helpful verbs I call “ action verbs . ” An action verb is a transitive verb , a verb that takes an object , something you do to ...
... verbs , such as to like , to resent , to fear , are not necessarily any more helpful than adjectives . The helpful verbs I call “ action verbs . ” An action verb is a transitive verb , a verb that takes an object , something you do to ...
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... action verbs for this situation . There are two lists in the Appendix , a Short List of Action Verbs and a list of ... verb by consulting the Short List . Now you might say that the right verb is not on that list ; you might find your ...
... action verbs for this situation . There are two lists in the Appendix , a Short List of Action Verbs and a list of ... verb by consulting the Short List . Now you might say that the right verb is not on that list ; you might find your ...
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... action verb . Now , coming up on the spot with the appropriate action verb when you are in the thick of rehearsal or shooting is not always possible . There are good directors who are not verbally quick . Sometimes a line reading is ...
... action verb . Now , coming up on the spot with the appropriate action verb when you are in the thick of rehearsal or shooting is not always possible . There are good directors who are not verbally quick . Sometimes a line reading is ...
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Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television Judith Weston No preview available - 2014 |
Directing Actors - 25th Anniversary Edition: Memorable Performances for Film ... Judith Weston Judith No preview available - 2021 |
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