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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... idea or the other . If they have known each other , are they the same age ? Were they in the same grade ? Were they good students ? Was either of them ever kept back a grade ? What kind of friends did each hang out with ? Was it the ...
... idea or the other . If they have known each other , are they the same age ? Were they in the same grade ? Were they good students ? Was either of them ever kept back a grade ? What kind of friends did each hang out with ? Was it the ...
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... idea for the event of the scene . This leads us to a decision as to what the scene is about . My idea that the event of the scene is a threat of rejection leads me to say ( provisionally ) that the scene is about a failed love affair ...
... idea for the event of the scene . This leads us to a decision as to what the scene is about . My idea that the event of the scene is a threat of rejection leads me to say ( provisionally ) that the scene is about a failed love affair ...
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... idea of their range . You may want to give them some time to work on it ; you might want to say , " I don't need you to do it off the top of your head , you can go out and think about it and come back . We'll take you as soon as you are ...
... idea of their range . You may want to give them some time to work on it ; you might want to say , " I don't need you to do it off the top of your head , you can go out and think about it and come back . We'll take you as soon as you are ...
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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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