The happiness of your talent and getting a great performance from them is all about quality: the quality of your relationship as director with them, quality communication that’s clear and concise, and remembering that the quality of the production is more important than your ego. Author Kelley Slagle explains the importance of collaboration on set.
- The happiness of your talent and getting a…great performance from them is all about quality.…It's the quality of your relationship…as director with them, quality communication…that is clear and concise, and remembering…that the quality of the production…is more important than your ego.…When it's time for production, many directors…have what I call a death grip on their artistic vision.…I used to be that type of director.…I used to think there was only one way…a script could be done, only one way…a scene could go, or one way that…I saw in my head that a character could…be delivered, but I found out that I was wrong.…
In reality, there's a lot of ways…that all of these things can come to light…because of the ideas others bring to…your production and you need to invite that in.…You need to let go of the illusion of control.…It is, in fact, a myth.…You can threaten other people, but you can…never actually control them, nor should you want to.…What this does is removes the pressure from you.…You don't have to be the only…
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Released
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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