[Capdist-auditions] On-Camera Workshop for Directors & Actors - Fee Required

[john@DFFWS]

On-camera performance work is often blanketed in tension and mystery.

Surrounded by cameras, crew and expectations, nerves can get the best of us. This becomes even more frustrating when we lack the ability to clearly communicate what we want or what we don’t understand. 

It’s a perfect storm!
The actor is trying to understand what the director wants.
The director, often wearing too many hats, stumbles to communicate how the performance needs to change. 

There's a language gap and little opportunity for truly good work to happen. The solution to this problem is relatively simple. 

If authentic performances are to come from this pair, one or both of the parties must learn to speak and/or interpret the other’s language. When you stop and think about it, it makes perfect sense. This is not rocket science. 

When each party can listen and understand, talk and clearly communicate, the tension decreases and enormous possibilities open up.

Everyone is empowered!

When the actor and the director are in harmony and agree on "what the character wants" and "why they want it," the performance and the “film’s world” become magically authentic.

The Actor’s Primary Job
The actor’s job is to make specific choices in regard to what their character wants and how that character will actively pursue a desired outcome.

The Director’s Primary Job
The director’s primary job is to see the big picture and make sure that each performance builds a “relationship dynamic” that moves the story forward.



This work is done in three stages!

In Pre-production - Separately 
The actor and director work separately on script analysis, character development, backstory and more. 

In Pre-production - Together
The actor and director work together to discover where they agree and where further clarification needs to occur. 

During Production - Together
Understanding the story arc, relationship dynamics and the scene's objectives. The actor fully commits to becoming the character and the director becomes a trusted guide. 

It can be a beautiful dance!

Actors & Aspiring Actors 
If you’d like to learn techniques for dealing with chaotic film-sets and directors who would rather play with cameras then work with actors, I invite you to click the link below.

Directors & Aspiring Directors
You won’t find a more comprehensive hands-on workshop anywhere short of LA. This will give you a foundation for all of you future work. 

If you’d like to learn more about this workshop and the methods I teach, please click here 

On-Camera Workshop for Actors & Directors - Albany, NY <http://digitalfilmfarmworkshops.com/camera-workshop-actors-directors-albany-ny/>

 Learn proven methods for:
uncovering intention and subtext in your script
giving clear, concise, active-verb direction

I didn’t make these techniques up!

I've trained in the “Sanford Meisner Method” and my teacher was a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse NYC. 

I’ve spent years learning these techniques from my teachers and I’m excited to share them with you. 


This six week workshop will be held at The Linda, WAMC Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany. 

Click here to learn more!

On-Camera Workshop for Actors & Directors - Albany, NY <http://digitalfilmfarmworkshops.com/camera-workshop-actors-directors-albany-ny/>

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