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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... realize how important listening is . Even as you are reading this , you may be saying to yourself , " Okay , sure . What's the big deal ? " It is one of those things that is simple but not easy . It can take discipline on the part of ...
... realize how important listening is . Even as you are reading this , you may be saying to yourself , " Okay , sure . What's the big deal ? " It is one of those things that is simple but not easy . It can take discipline on the part of ...
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... often he doesn't realize what he has in mind , in his own heart , and you have to tell him . You have to help him find himself . " — Jean Renoir The best route to making choices is asking questions . 93 ACTORS ' CHOICES XXVIII.
... often he doesn't realize what he has in mind , in his own heart , and you have to tell him . You have to help him find himself . " — Jean Renoir The best route to making choices is asking questions . 93 ACTORS ' CHOICES XXVIII.
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... realize we can't have it . In his " Inside the Actors Studio " interview Paul Newman referred to " active verbs " which are the same as the " action verbs " I talk about . Michael Shurtleff's book Audition , widely read by actors ...
... realize we can't have it . In his " Inside the Actors Studio " interview Paul Newman referred to " active verbs " which are the same as the " action verbs " I talk about . Michael Shurtleff's book Audition , widely read by actors ...
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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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