Strategies for directing actors for performance and camera blocking
During this episode John Romeo and John Holser work with script analysis using the "Agent Script" from the actor's point of view. We look into: - How and actor explores a scene for insights and clues as to what's happening behind the dialogue. - What the character wants or what Sanford … [Read more...]
When I do workshops on directing actors 90% of the material and techniques I share come from The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. This is the same Neighborhood Playhouse where renowned Hollywood director Sydney Pollack spent many years studying with and assisting for legendary Sanford … [Read more...]
The spine or super objective is what the character wants during the whole script; what they want from life. Different spine choices are fine as long as they don’t conflict and the actor’s performance supports the director’s vision and the story’s arch. Veteran actors will know how to make … [Read more...]
When I do workshops on directing actors ,90% of the material and techniques I share come from The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. This is the same Neighborhood Playhouse where renowned Hollywood director Sydney Pollack spent many years studying with and assisting the legendary Sanford … [Read more...]
Question: What is the difference between a super objective and a scene objective? Answer: The super objective is what the character wants out of life. The scene objective is what the character wants from the scene or the other character. In most cases this will be what the character wants … [Read more...]
Question: How do I create a structure that makes a performance repeatable while preserving “moment by moment” emotional truth? Answer: Develop tools and work with actors to confirm or uncover meaningful, energetic choices that support the emotional life of their characters. Directors … [Read more...]
"I have learned a lot from John Holser over the past couple of years, but one thing that stands out is his firm belief in giving back and sharing what he has learned with those who are less experienced. John is not afraid to tell you how it is, but he does it in a respectful way."
Joe Grieco, Filmmaker
"I have learned a lot from John Holser over the past couple of years, but one thing that stands out is his firm belief in giving back and sharing what he has learned with those who are less experienced. John is not afraid to tell you how it is, but he does it in a respectful way."
Joe Grieco, Filmmaker
