Engaging with your non-actor talent is essential. How you approach your subject will help determine how and whether they open up to you on camera, and ultimately how their performance will come across in your production. In this video, author Kelley Slagle gives things to consider for when you engage your non-actor talent.
- This is a perfect quote to keep…in mind when you think about how you…go about working with your talent on set,…whether they're professional or not.…Photographer Freeman Patterson said,…"The camera looks both ways.…A photograph is usually as good a description…of who's behind the lens as who or what is in front of it.…The photographer as a person.…Nobody can ever hide behind a camera."…This applies to film and video,…just as it applies to photography.…How you approach your subject will…help determine how and whether…they open up to you on camera, and ultimately,…how their performance will come across in your production.…
Like I said earlier, the camera looks both ways.…How you approach your subject will…help determine how and whether…they open up to you on camera.…Taking a positive approach will…get you a positive performance.…Be generous with your information.…Be open and explain what is going on around them.…They've probably never been in…a situation like this before.…Keep them informed and keep them…engaged in the shooting process.…
Author
Kelley Slagle
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
Duration
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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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