Drama and Acting lecture
- 14. Acting
- 15. What are the differences between acting for the stage
- 16. What are the differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera?
- 17. Film acting requires a different approach than theater acting
- 18. Film acting requires a different approach than theater acting Films are shot out of sequence:
- 19. Film acting requires a different approach than theater acting Films are shot out of sequence: - scheduled logistically
- 20. Film acting requires a different approach than theater acting Films are shot out of sequence: - scheduled logistically - can’t build toward a performance, the way they can on the stage
- 21. Film acting requires a different approach than theater acting Films are shot out of sequence: - scheduled logistically - can’t build toward a performance, the way they can on the stage - get “into character” very quickly
- 22. Scenes are constructed out of shots: wide shot, medium shot, close up, etc.
- 23. Scenes are constructed out of shots: wide shot, medium shot, close up, etc. Most films are shot with a single camera
- 24. Performances are ASSEMBLED out of the best shots
- 25. Performances are ASSEMBLED out of the best shots Actor’s performance is (somewhat) out of their control - in editor’s hands
- 26. Performances are ASSEMBLED out of the best shots Actor’s performance is (somewhat) out of their control - in editor’s hands Films that contain a lot of editing may distort an actor’s performance (formalism)
- 27. Performances are ASSEMBLED out of the best shots Actor’s performance is (somewhat) out of their control - in editor’s hands Films that contain a lot of editing may distort an actor’s performance (formalism) Film = director’s medium
- 28. Performances are ASSEMBLED out of the best shots Actor’s performance is (somewhat) out of their control - in editor’s hands Films that contain a lot of editing may distort an actor’s performance (formalism) Film = director’s medium Theatre = actor’s medium
- 29. Method Acting
- 32. Method Acting - based on concepts originally developed by Constantin Stanislavsky, Russian stage actor and director
- 33. Method Acting - based on concepts originally developed by Constantin Stanislavsky, Russian stage actor and director - reaction to the more showy acting styles of the time (early 1900s) –reaction against Theatrical Acting
- 34. Method Acting - based on concepts originally developed by Constantin Stanislavsky, Russian stage actor and director - reaction to the more showy acting styles of the time (early 1900s) –reaction against Theatrical Acting - developed more realistic style of acting
- 35. Method Acting - based on concepts originally developed by Constantin Stanislavsky, Russian stage actor and director - reaction to the more showy acting styles of the time (early 1900s) –reaction against Theatrical Acting - developed more realistic style of acting - performances are more internal, less external
- 36. Method Acting - based on concepts originally developed by Constantin Stanislavsky, Russian stage actor and director - reaction to the more showy acting styles of the time (early 1900s) –reaction against Theatrical Acting - developed more realistic style of acting - performances are more internal, less external -actors “live” the part
- 37. Method Acting - based on concepts originally developed by Constantin Stanislavsky, Russian stage actor and director - reaction to the more showy acting styles of the time (early 1900s) –reaction against Theatrical Acting - developed more realistic style of acting - performances are more internal, less external -actors “live” the part -lengthy rehearsal periods, actors encouraged to improvise
- 38. Subtext
- 39. Subtext Stanislavsky encouraged actors to look for subtext in the script – what the characters are thinking (beyond what they’re saying)
- 40. Subtext Stanislavsky encouraged actors to look for subtext in the script – what the characters are thinking (beyond what they’re saying) Emotional Recall-By exploring their own subconscious actors could trigger real emotions
- 41. Subtext Stanislavsky encouraged actors to look for subtext in the script – what the characters are thinking (beyond what they’re saying) Emotional Recall-By exploring their own subconscious actors could trigger real emotions Subtext is often conveyed non-verbally through body language
- 42. 1947 - The Actor’s Studio founded in New York
- 43. 1947 - The Actor’s Studio founded in New York - based on concepts pioneered by Stanislavsky
- 44. 1947 - The Actor’s Studio founded in New York - based on concepts pioneered by Stanislavsky Members of The Actor’s Studio include:
- 45. 1947 - The Actor’s Studio founded in New York - based on concepts pioneered by Stanislavsky Members of The Actor’s Studio include: - Robert de Niro
- 46. 1947 - The Actor’s Studio founded in New York - based on concepts pioneered by Stanislavsky Members of The Actor’s Studio include: - Robert de Niro - Sidney Poitier
- 47. 1947 - The Actor’s Studio founded in New York - based on concepts pioneered by Stanislavsky Members of The Actor’s Studio include: - Robert de Niro - Sidney Poitier - Marlon Brando and many others
- 48. Sherrybaby (2006) Dir Laurie Collyer Maggie Gyllenhaal as Sherry