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At 3-2-1 Acting Studios in Los Angeles, we teach cue card techniques to actors who are preparing for commercial auditions. When you attend commercial auditions, while you may be sent a script in advance, you are expected to reference a cue card while in the...
If you are seeking improv training advice, you’ve come to the right place! Improv training is a fantastic way to free up your impulses and instincts as a performer; it’s also a ton of fun. At 3-2-1 Acting Studios in Los Angeles, we do offer...
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...
Understanding how to take a director's notes What do you do when a director gives you notes? How can you best help yourself to perform the adjustments he wants to see. Understanding a director's notes will require the following. If you do a "take" or at an...
Correct Eye lines and Body positions for TV/Film Actors OK you're on set, preparing to do an emotional scene. The camera man has just measured how far your face is from the camera lens. You experience a large, uncomfortably close camera lens in your face. They...
Best Tips to a Great Head Shot #4 Makeup/Hair for Actors Makeup Hire a professional makeup artist! I cannot stress this enough. A makeup artist who does makeup specifically for actors, is who you want. Both women and men need a pro. Men have redness, get shiny...
SOAP OPERA Tips for Actors Soap Opera Acting is "bring your A game" challenging for these 10 reasons: Tons of Dialogue to memorize. Pink Pages (last minute rewrites) 5 am memorizing. FAST pace. One Rehearsal. One Take. Truthful subtext for every scene. Close up, after close up, after close up. The long stare. Cry on...