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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... actors . Indeed , most people seem to believe that directing actors can't be taught , that it's a matter of instinct and intuition , that you either have it or you don't . I find that many directors I meet , including talented and ...
... actors . Indeed , most people seem to believe that directing actors can't be taught , that it's a matter of instinct and intuition , that you either have it or you don't . I find that many directors I meet , including talented and ...
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... actors and directors waste a lot of energy and time gossiping about the characters , arguing over whether the char- acter " would do " such and such a thing . If he does it , then he would do it ! We are what we do . Actors sometimes ...
... actors and directors waste a lot of energy and time gossiping about the characters , arguing over whether the char- acter " would do " such and such a thing . If he does it , then he would do it ! We are what we do . Actors sometimes ...
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... actors , getting the most out of rehearsals , troubleshooting poor performances , and giving briefer directions . Ms. Weston discusses what constitutes a good performance , what actors want from a director , what directors do wrong ...
... actors , getting the most out of rehearsals , troubleshooting poor performances , and giving briefer directions . Ms. Weston discusses what constitutes a good performance , what actors want from a director , what directors do wrong ...
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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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