At AIAC, we use Laban’s Effort Shape to shape characterization—by changing the way we move and speak, we can appear to be entirely different people. Great acting originates from the […]
Got Effort Shape? The Key to an Actor’s Transformation Read More »
Movement and the Actor – Why Your Body is Your Greatest Tool A lot of actors think how they say their lines is the most important thing they can do.
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I have to admit I’ve never been a huge fan of the Planet of the Apes franchise . . . so when my husband dragged me to see the new
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OK, you booked the role! Awesome. Super great. You must be very excited. But now what? You learn your lines. You show up on time to set. They do your
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How can you really make your auditions stand out? Is there a secret sauce that will catch the casting directors eye? Set you apart from the sea of actors going
Referencing: Creating A 3D World In Auditions Read More »
Referencing is a technique that is used ALL THE TIME in movies with green screen scenes. ALL THE TIME. If you watch the clip below from Game of Thrones, you’ll see how important it is for an actor to master this skill. If they can’t pretend they are being attacked by a zombie polar bear, we won’t believe it either, no matter how good the special effects are.
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Acting is all about your intention (what you want). And that intention must be married to your movement (what you are doing). Check out this video to see this concept
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Movement in acting. How important is it? SUPER DUPER important—especially in comedy/character building. Don’t believe me? Watch this video and get some tips!
