Advanced Acting for Camera with Ian Wilmoth

This course will expand on the elements taught in the introductory and intermediate courses, with almost the entire emphasis on performance: on improving camera technique, on the more challenging areas of screen acting, and on creating the best screen performance possible.

Script Analysis and Performance

• Re-inforcement of principles taught in the introductory and intermediate courses where necessary, including: story, objectives, actions, connecting, personalization, the reasons, blocking and physical action, conflict, importance, relationship, status, proximity, place, the moment before, the events, surprises, discoveries, changes, obstacles (internal and external), humour, opposites, communication, competition, game playing and role playing, mystery and secret.

Camera Technique

• Expansion on that taught in the intermediate course, with the focus on creating screen presence and subtle, strong and engaging screen performances.

Characterization

• Moving into more advanced characterization, by expanding on the elements taught at the intermediate level, including: Psychology; Physicality; Speech; Layering; States; and Imagination.

Auditions and Professional Jobs

• Preparation and flexibility.

Professional Development

• Training
• Marketing Tools
• Agents; Casting People; Directors; Producers.
• Theatre and Short Films.

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