The foundation of a great performance is the relationship between the director and the actor. This begins with a that avoids "result-oriented" directing (telling an actor to "be sad") and instead focuses on active verbs and intentions .
Memorable performances require a balance between and the technical requirements of the medium (camera angles, lighting, and marks).
Directors should use transitive verbs (e.g., "to soothe," "to interrogate," "to charm") to give actors a physical and psychological goal.
The foundation of a great performance is the relationship between the director and the actor. This begins with a that avoids "result-oriented" directing (telling an actor to "be sad") and instead focuses on active verbs and intentions .
Memorable performances require a balance between and the technical requirements of the medium (camera angles, lighting, and marks).
Directors should use transitive verbs (e.g., "to soothe," "to interrogate," "to charm") to give actors a physical and psychological goal.