One of the most useful things you can do for your talent in advance is to break down their characters in detail and share that information with them. This will allow them to incorporate your direction while researching and preparing their roles. In this video, author Kelley Slagle gives things to think about when breaking down your characters.
- One of the most useful things…you can do for your talent in advance…is to break down their characters in detail,…and share that information with them.…This will allow them to incorporate your direction…while researching and preparing their roles.…To break down your characters,…you're going to need to write a detailed background…for each one.…If you look on the right,…this is an example of a role-playing game character sheet,…where you break down each personality trait a character has…and assign it a number.…You want to do something similar to this…when you break down your characters,…but maybe not with the sheet itself.…
You want to include information on your character's past,…their upbringing, individual quirks of their personality,…any details that you can think of…that will enhance their character on the screen.…One important question to answer is,…what do other characters in the story…think of your character?…That's definitely going to influence…how they fit into the overall story.…Once you've determined what the other characters…
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8/28/2017- Casting and auditioning actors
- Breaking down scripts and characters
- Rehearsal
- Directing actors
- Working with non-actors
- Special scenarios
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 55s
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1. Casting and Auditioning
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Starting the casting process2m 53s
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Casting children1m 59s
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Casting union actors2m 49s
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Casting resources2m 57s
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Audition techniques and tips2m 53s
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2. The Importance of Preparation
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Knowing what you want1m 40s
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Breaking down your scripts1m 47s
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3. Communication
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4. Directing Techniques
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Subtext1m 22s
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5. Directing and Communication
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Collaboration verses control1m 46s
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Directing techniques2m 48s
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6. On Set
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Preparing to shoot1m 25s
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During the shoot1m 52s
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Giving feedback1m 25s
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7. Working with Non-Actors
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Engaging your talent2m 51s
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On set tips and tricks2m 21s
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Giving feedback1m 27s
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8. Special Scenarios
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Working with special effects2m 26s
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Documentary interviews3m 25s
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Sensitive subjects1m 28s
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Working with children4m 2s
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Directing B-roll talent1m 16s
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Conclusion
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Further resources1m 32s
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