Intermediate
Acting for Camera with Ian Wilmoth
This course will expand on the basic
elements taught in the introductory course, with greater emphasis
on camera technique. The focus will be on the performance of
scenes geared towards professional work and auditions, and will
include some work on television commercials.
Script Analysis and Performance
- Re-inforcement of principles taught in
the introductory course, including: story, objectives, actions,
connecting, personalization, the reasons, blocking and physical action,
conflict, importance, relationship, listening, proximity, place, the moment
before, the events and changes.
Other Important Elements
- Obstacles (internal and external);
Status; Humour; Opposites; Discoveries; Communication;
Competition; Surprise; Game Playing and Role Playing;
Mystery and Secret.
Camera Technique
- Acting for Camera; Cheating and
Blocking; Continuity; Sound; Looking after Yourself; On-set
Discipline; Self-Evaluation.
Characterization
- Exploration of the role in
characterization of Psychology, Physicality, Speech,
Layering, States, and the Imagination.
Auditions
- For film, TV and TV Commercials.
- Monologues
Professional Development
© Ian Wilmoth 2005