Acting for the camera and acting for theater, albeit both tell stories, both require vastly different techniques in telling them. We keep being confronted with the difference in the mediums in class. Today we finished looking at our auditions and then proceeded to audition for day-player roles which was really fun. I relish any chance I have to get as close to a 'real-life' situation, because, let's be honest, I'm in professional school, and if my school isn't preparing me for the professional worlds... what's the point.
What I appreciate about film acting is the importance of the moment and simplicity. Not to devalue rehearsal time or the work we put into telling a great story, but understanding, for the camera, it's completely a different beast. One of the things that I really took from this class was that in all earnest, everyone at the casting table and beyond will put whatever assumptions they have, based on their cultural experiences, onto you. The only thing you can do is be great at the work and tell the story with a clear action and point-of-view.
Which, is why I am really adamant about creating my own work. I would be in control and can ensure great storytelling from my perspective. And... I'd have a job of course.
Other tidbits.
What I appreciate about film acting is the importance of the moment and simplicity. Not to devalue rehearsal time or the work we put into telling a great story, but understanding, for the camera, it's completely a different beast. One of the things that I really took from this class was that in all earnest, everyone at the casting table and beyond will put whatever assumptions they have, based on their cultural experiences, onto you. The only thing you can do is be great at the work and tell the story with a clear action and point-of-view.
Which, is why I am really adamant about creating my own work. I would be in control and can ensure great storytelling from my perspective. And... I'd have a job of course.
Other tidbits.
- It does matter who you're talking to.
- If you're left in the script, you are important to the story; at the same time, if you are not (co/guest)starring, it's not about your, it's about the story.
I'm out.
-Easeway