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How to do a rehearsal

How to do a rehearsal

- All right, starting at the top of page 14 and action on rehearsal. (light music) Wow, the casting director told me you were good, but what a powerful performance. (upbeat music) - A rehearsal is your chance to start shaping each scene in your film and holding one can be extremely beneficial, not only just for the actors, but other crew members as well. However, there's some critical steps in the rehearsal process. So let's get into how you can hold a rehearsal effectively. First up in the rehearsal process is blocking. Blocking is where you and your actors decide exactly where they will stand, sit and everything in-between involving movement in a scene. It's best to plan out your blocking as much as you can beforehand. So you're not just starting from scratch when it comes time for rehearsal. Then go over your plan with your cast before they begin rehearsing the scene. Also, if possible, make sure you perform your…

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