Actors are a big reason why the average viewer watches films. Actors come second to only the story. Most non-industry people discuss films as follows. When that camera starts rolling focus on the actor's performance first. Leave the lighting, costume, hair and makeup, to the rest of your crew. Whilst you are watching the actors perform think about whether they are acting emotionally right for the scene and think about whether their performance is believable. Removing Redundancy: Cutting out repetitive scenes, dialogue, or descriptions that don't add to the story. Redundancies can slow down the pace and bore the audience.

Read through the previous and current scene you are about to film before you start filming. Make notes on the characters emotions. Remember to keep the emotions consistent. 3. Have some time alone with the actors Listen more than you talk. If you have a strong and confident vision of your story, you do not need to be fearful of the actors’ ideas. Instead of telling the actors that their ideas are wrong, you can build on what the actors give you, to guide them to your vision without shutting them down. Be willing to adapt your own style as a director. You may need to find new ways of communicating with actors with different acting styles.

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I had a few bits of technique, but I didn’t really know how I was getting these good performances. It was mostly instinct. But as I started teaching, I became aware of the things I was doing over and over again that worked. Very gradually a method began to form. Now I have a very precise method that’s a distillation of almost 30 years of directing actors. Many directors struggle with clarity when it comes to how to direct actors. The relationship between actor and director is all about communication. Without clarity, you won’t be able to transfer your ideas across to your actors. This results in poor performances across the board. How do you find clarity? This does provide a few problems, especially with scheduling and ego management. But the performances you can get out of these actors are worth it.

The questions are more important than the answers. Bringing characters to life is not a matter of connecting the emotional dots. It has to do with creating sparks and provoking engagement. During your script analysis, question all your assumptions, and let the questions lead you to deeper ideas. When talking to actors, ask them questions, to engage their imaginations, rather than giving them instructions. John Putch, veteran film and TV director; Scrubs, Cougar Town, My Name is Earl, Poseidon Adventure, andAmerican Pie Presents: The Book of Love Conciseness and Precision: Using the fewest words to convey an idea. This doesn't mean the story is rushed or details are omitted; rather, every element included serves a purpose and contributes to the overall narrative. Weston also shares a story about the film Rabbit Proof Fence, which had three children, ages nine, seven and five, as main characters, none of whom had ever acted before. They spent six weeks in a bootcamp of sorts with a trained actress learning safe methods to access the emotion required for the roles and to get used to the lights and cameras. Example: A director was working with an actress who was playing a scene in which she had just discovered her husband was cheating on her. The director asked her to be more upset and didn’t give much direction other than that. After the actress finished the take, I asked the director how he handled this situation and he said he told her to get angrier.Directors direct actors. It’s their job to get the performances they want from the actors and actresses in their films, and there are many techniques that directors use to achieve that goal. Some directors are very hands-on and will even give lines while filming, while others prefer to stay out of the way and let their actors develop the character on their own. This technique can work well for small parts where only a few lines need to be delivered, but it’s not effective for larger roles because it steals focus from the actual film rather than enhancing it. It’s important for a director to work with actors so that everyone is on board with his or her vision. The director should be able to explain what he wants an actor to do in terms that he or she understands.