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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Page 80
... look in Faye Dunaway's eyes for the whole scene and never to look away . Emotion poured out of Holden . " All you have to do is look at Anthony Hopkins ' eyes and you get so much , your job is cut in half , there's so much in his eyes ...
... look in Faye Dunaway's eyes for the whole scene and never to look away . Emotion poured out of Holden . " All you have to do is look at Anthony Hopkins ' eyes and you get so much , your job is cut in half , there's so much in his eyes ...
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... look like Duvall was doing anything ! It looked boring ! Fortunately he was more terrified of looking foolish by telling a superior actor like Duvall to do " more , " so he didn't say anything - because in the rushes , it was all there ...
... look like Duvall was doing anything ! It looked boring ! Fortunately he was more terrified of looking foolish by telling a superior actor like Duvall to do " more , " so he didn't say anything - because in the rushes , it was all there ...
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... look for the fact or event that they refer to . This goes for lines that you like as well as for lines that bother you . Lines that you like can be especially dan- gerous ; you might fall in love with their wit or poetry and forget to look ...
... look for the fact or event that they refer to . This goes for lines that you like as well as for lines that bother you . Lines that you like can be especially dan- gerous ; you might fall in love with their wit or poetry and forget to look ...
Contents
RESULT DIRECTION AND QUICK FIXES | 13 |
MOMENT BY MOMENT | 49 |
LISTENING AND TALKING | 77 |
Copyright | |
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