Looking refresh and advance your technical screen acting skills? This 5 Day
Screen Acting Essentials course held at the World Famous Pinewood Studios has
been crafted for those who are committed to improving and developing their
knowledge in a practical setting on camera. Over the week you will build camera
awareness, understand shot sizes and how they impact performance, hitting marks,
script analysis and audition tips. Filming footage throughout the week you will
receive immediate feedback from the experienced Directors and see progression to
a confidence that can be applied both in self-tapes and on set.
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Course Outline
Screen Acting Essentials
Your Week On Camera
The course aims to help actors leave feeling prepared and confident in their new
skills enabling them to deliver better performances on screen.
Day 1: The Technicals
Learn and Practice the basic technical skills an actor needs to master to
perform successfully in front of the camera. Understand the differences between
acting for stage and screen. Topics include: shot sizes, continuity, eye-lines,
vocal control, physicality and hitting marks.
Day 2: Understanding The Script & Character Development
Learn techniques and methods to successfully analyse a script in order to create
inspirational and authentic characters. Developing characters you will identify
their arc, and find contrast even within a page of script underpinned by voice,
diction, physicality and improvisation skills.
Day 3: Working on a Film Set
To raise your awareness on a film set, you will participate in filming as
members of the crew including sound, script supervising and Directing to really
understand the challenges of each role and it you should communicate as an
actor. You will also film a scene as part of this role-play process.
Day 4: Audition Technique
Understand how you should prepare for a screen audition. Experience the casting
process most commonly in use today and how to avoid the pitfalls of interview
‘overkill’, preparing you for your next audition.
Day 5: Lights, Camera, Action
Implementing everything you have learned throughout the week, you will film a
scene with a crew.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FEATURES
Suitable for anyone (17 yrs+) committed to improving their screen acting
skillsLearn the art of screen performancePractical and intensive training on
cameraAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs +Led by Award-Winning Industry
ProfessionalsThis course is taught in English so it is important that you have
proficient English language skills
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Increase your chances of securing acting rolesImproved knowledge and confidence
in front of cameraLearn rehearsal techniques and processesDevelop natural
immersive acting skillsExperience with a professional crew and Director
COURSE LOCATION
Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, SL0
0NH
Free parking available at Pinewood StudiosFree frequent shuttle bus service from
London Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough & Gerrards Cross. Transfer from station to
Pinewood Studios – 10 minutesCanteen & Coffee shops on site