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Tips for working with actors

Tips for working with actors

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Tips for working with actors

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- Okay. We've got a pretty tough scene coming up here. This is the scene where your character wishes to be a real boy, so let's dive into your motivation, so you can really... Oh, wow. Way to get into character. (upbeat music) Often, when people think of working with actors, they think you just give them their character motivation and send them on their way, but the director/actor relationship is far more complex. So, let's go over some simple tips that you as a director can do to help keep you and your actors happy. First up, casting. Casting is key, and if you've done it right, then your job as a director on set should actually be fairly easy. By casting talented actors that listen to and adapt to your direction, you're insuring you'll get the performances you want while on set. Next up is positive feedback. Acting might look easy on the surface, but it's actually extremely difficult. You want to be sensitive…

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