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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... Technique is not an end in itself . The purpose of technique is to prepare the ground for inspiration . Everybody knows what to do when inspired ! That's true by definition . But you can't decide to be inspired . And if you try to be ...
... Technique is not an end in itself . The purpose of technique is to prepare the ground for inspiration . Everybody knows what to do when inspired ! That's true by definition . But you can't decide to be inspired . And if you try to be ...
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... technique ; the portrayal is seamless , magical . So sometimes people get the idea that such performances are created without technique , that on some magical occasions the actor simply " becomes " the character . Sean Penn , whose ...
... technique ; the portrayal is seamless , magical . So sometimes people get the idea that such performances are created without technique , that on some magical occasions the actor simply " becomes " the character . Sean Penn , whose ...
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... technique . COMIC ADJUSTMENTS If a character is carrying on about losing his pack of chewing gum as if he has lost ... technique is better phrased as an adjustment . Using the rising inflection technique , for instance , means that every ...
... technique . COMIC ADJUSTMENTS If a character is carrying on about losing his pack of chewing gum as if he has lost ... technique is better phrased as an adjustment . Using the rising inflection technique , for instance , means that every ...
Contents
RESULT DIRECTION AND QUICK FIXES | 13 |
MOMENT BY MOMENT | 49 |
LISTENING AND TALKING | 77 |
Copyright | |
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