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Did you know that one of the best gifts you can give to a director and editor is a strong take of you in a state of connected, active listening? You don’t need all of the lines to make an impact. Here are some reasons...
As an actor, it’s always wonderful to get to know and appreciate editors – and to even watch an editor at work so that you can understand the importance of acting continuity when filming multiple takes on set. Continuity in filmmaking is, basically, what it sounds...
Here at 3-2-1 Acting Studios in Los Angeles, we have taught scene preparation techniques to hundreds of students, both online and in person. We always start out by teaching our acting students how to break down a script. Before diving into scene work and even...
Here are some acting tips for developing characters: Think the thoughts of the character This is one of the foundational steps in developing characters. You must be thinking the thoughts of your character in order to bring your character to life. This especially applies to the “moment...
Here are some commercial acting basics for a believable performance: Create a backstory Before you start learning your lines or your monologue, use that wonderful imagination of yours to create a backstory so that you can really cultivate your character. Who are you? How old are you? Where...
If you are starting out as a commercial actor, you may have heard the word “copy,” which specifically refers to commercial copy. In short, copy -- in the case of an advertisement for TV, radio, internet, or any form of media -- is the actor’s...
As actors, we always want to be as prepared as possible for auditions, and that includes understanding how to use (and not use) audition props! When you are working on a set or in a theatre, of course, your character’s world will be full of props,...
As an actor, you’ve likely heard about the importance of commercial audition skills, such as audition buttons -- and how using buttons can really set you apart! Buttons are great fun -- usually allow you to exercise your comedic instincts -- and are pretty standard...
We can never have enough acting special skills! Countless actors book fantastic commercial, film, and television roles in large part due to their fantastic special skills. If you are new to the industry -- particularly to the commercial industry -- acting special skills provide a great...
As actors, we are challenged to use our imaginations -- especially when it comes to CGI acting! At my acting studio, 3-2-1 Acting Studio in Los Angeles, we prepare our students for a variety of on-set scenarios...