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FMC112 - DIRECTING - Advanced Performance: Good communication between actor and director can mean the difference between a great film and a missed opportunity. A crucial yet often overlooked element of film production is effective interaction with actors and understanding the requirements of performance.

WHAT IT IS: A one-day intensive course on completely understanding the actors world from script breakdown to performance. The goal is to explore the process and your creative abilities to direct a convincing performance incorporating imaginative use of the camera. This class will challenge your abilities to motivate and inspire your actors. This course is designed as a companion to the Director's Crash Course, held the preceding day.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: You'll learn exactly what you need to say and do to get what you want and need from your actors in front of the camera.

TOPICS INCLUDE
  • How to motivate and coach performance from actors.
  • Actors language.
  • Helping actors develop characterization.
  • What to look for when casting.
  • When to stay out of the way.
  • What not to say.
  • Keeping performances alive, take after take.
  • Breaking down a script from the actors viewpoint.
  • The big WHY?
  • Characters and their relationships.
  • Improvisation with your actors, on and off camera.
  • Actors technique on film.
  • Auditioning processes.
  • Rehearsal with your actors.
  • Troubleshoot poor performances.

$225.00
One Day Course
9:00am - 5:30pm

LOS ANGELES, CA
September 14, 2008

 
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