I am an "old" actor been around for 50+ years, and this is the first time I've seen and listened to Howard Fine. I can see why he wanted to teach. Absolutely simple and eloquently put. Where were you, Howard, in my 20's as a student actor in NYC!?
For any aspiring actors turn on your tv and you will see 100s of actors all shapes, colors, and sizes you’re needed in the industry do not write yourself off!
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUVVVVVVVVV Howard Fine!!! He contributed so much to my work. I went back to square one with him (in the '80's) and went up from there. The head of casting at Fox turned me on to him because my auditions were not not as good as they'd been previously. As I said, LOVE him! I remember he turned me on to the Boleslavsky book "Acting the 1st 6 Lessons".
WOW! This is one of the best advice I've heard in a long time and I 100% agree with everything! Love all the references you used with other actors, animals, tennis and football! This man really knows his shit. Maybe I wouldn't agree in my earlier acting years because it's complicated, but this is powerful and crystal clear now. Thanks Howard!
Im 8 minutes in, completely ignorant of the craft of acting and I’m already amazed at the insightfulness of Howard Fine’s explanations. He really must be a phenomenal teacher
Mr. Howard Fine is the epitome of class and grace in teaching. He is tough but fair, doesn't pull punches, and expects class members to do the work. His technique has led me to breakthrough after breakthrough. Thank you sir!
I'm 62 and just started out. I've had one paid speaking role but I've done lots of unpaid gigs. Often there are pros also keeping up their skills at those unpaid jobs, or you could be working with the next gen of directors who may remember you.
Talk about making it look Easy and Effortless. This was an outstanding interview providing guidance and clarity across so many issues. Bravo Casting Networks and Howard Fine.
I accidentally unliked it because I had already like this video, a great sign! This is so valuable. Honestly I’ve been doing acting since I was 15 and this is one of the most effective masterclasses of taken. Thank you!
I cant believe Im SOOO late watching this but this was absolutely amazing!!! Extremely informative! I learned so much in such a short amount of time ❤❤
“If You Judge The Character, You’re Sunk”. Really love this. Thank you. 😊 I’ve been trying not to rush so, really appreciate the how-to’s. I didn’t rush for my self-tape, but did for the sides. SIGH. Still… I did show range in my statements. I researched a loooong time ago that *EVery sentence must have a beginning, middle and an end. Cheers.
You are wonderful Howard Fine! What true jewels you shared with us today. Thank you for your time and passion, and for sharing this valuable insight. Be well and stay safe! PINKY JONES
Hi Howard, I am a practicing actor from India.. I have a question if you could please take it... Why do some actors look convincing but u always know it's the same actor playing a situation whereas sometimes there are actors who not only play the situation honestly but they look completely different being ... If you could explain why does that happen... And yes, Thank you for putting all these amazing interviews for us to learn...Love and Regards
Thank you to all who joined us today! Check out our Fine Online program at www.howardfine.com for online audition technique classes, monologue labs and foundational acting courses!
AMAZING! Just watched this pre-recorded live stream. I've seen many and Howard Fine has been by far the most detailed, informative and exciting to watch. I've learned so much in such a short time. Its the best! Thank you...thank you...Howard. BTW I'm buying your book:-)
Oh, I had an asparagus the other night, crispy, fresh; but, my life is awful and I going to __ myself lol. Very well put, I will never forget that. 24:00
From three years ago so you may no longer need this but…if a character judges themselves, it’s likely out of insecurity, find out where that lies and comes from. even if a character is judging themselves it doesn’t give you the right as an actor (not as the character) to pass judgement on them or what they do. Harold says in this video that you’re ‘always the hero in your own story’ and I think that rings true whether the character actively judges themself or not, even when you do you never *fully* believe in it.
He's right about people in line at a coffee shop. The biggest assholes are the people ordering with their pretentious stupid ass coffee they order and how precise the ingredients they want in their coffee
Sorry but those list of actors aren't the greatest actors. Yeah they are A list but they aren't great actors. Juliette Lewis said it the best. She said you don't need acting classes. You either have it an are a natural or you don't. They can't teach that in any class. She's absolutely right. Just like you either have a personality and you are a people person or your not. No school is going to teach you that. Maybe if you need a voice coach for an accent but that's it. You don't need a coach. We are all actors. Every day you play a role or a part and different roles all day long. Did someone teach you that??? No
Coaches don’t often teach talent but the inner workings of the industry which is capitalist and often anti-creative, aka the opposite of most actors and creatives
terrible take, you are not born with personality, it’s developed over time and actually yes you are taught exactly how to be the person you are now. through all of your experience in life, the people around you, education, media consumption, every second in life you’re being taught how to be you. poor analogy
@@amreview5616 no you're absolutely wrong. You either are a people person or you're not and that comes from personality. It's part of your DNA. There's no schooling for that. If you were an actor or entertainer you would know this.
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I study with Howard. The greatest teacher I’ve ever had .
"If you look at a role and say that's not me, there is a part of YOURSELF you don't see."
This advice is golden,I been studying for 17 years and never heard a coach be as concise as howard
I am an "old" actor been around for 50+ years, and this is the first time I've seen and listened to Howard Fine. I can see why he wanted to teach. Absolutely simple and eloquently put.
Where were you, Howard, in my 20's as a student actor in NYC!?
For any aspiring actors turn on your tv and you will see 100s of actors all shapes, colors, and sizes you’re needed in the industry do not write yourself off!
Omg he is just.....I just can't even...where would we be without him?
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUVVVVVVVVV Howard Fine!!! He contributed so much to my work. I went back to square one with him (in the '80's) and went up from there. The head of casting at Fox turned me on to him because my auditions were not not as good as they'd been previously. As I said, LOVE him! I remember he turned me on to the Boleslavsky book "Acting the 1st 6 Lessons".
WOW! This is one of the best advice I've heard in a long time and I 100% agree with everything! Love all the references you used with other actors, animals, tennis and football! This man really knows his shit. Maybe I wouldn't agree in my earlier acting years because it's complicated, but this is powerful and crystal clear now. Thanks Howard!
So many gems in this interview.this man is brilliant
Im 8 minutes in, completely ignorant of the craft of acting and I’m already amazed at the insightfulness of Howard Fine’s explanations. He really must be a phenomenal teacher
Howard’s book “Fine on Acting” is really really good and chock full of examples.
I can't stress enough how amazing this video is! So HELPFUL. Thank you Howard and Tommy for such an amazing time
Thank you so much for your advice Howard Fine. You are a beautiful human and a fantastic teacher!💜
Mr. Howard Fine is the epitome of class and grace in teaching. He is tough but fair, doesn't pull punches, and expects class members to do the work. His technique has led me to breakthrough after breakthrough. Thank you sir!
There is *so much* gold here.
Adding this to my favorites. Great talk
David Espina Same here
Thank you Howard + Casting Networks! It was a pleasure.
Thank you so much, Howard! The best Seminar of my life!
"lOOK AT THE TOTALITY OF THE WRITING TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON..." LUV THAT.
You just make so much sense. I find not trying to 'get into character' to be the hardest thing.
What a wonderful gift of knowledge and time we just received. Such a graceful man. Thank you! I got so much out of this convo. ❤
I agree with everything Howard has said in this video. This has been great confirmation for me to grow self-confidence in my auditions. Thanks guys!
This is such a great video,so helpful to get more of an insight into Howard's process!
I am 60 and just started classes I absolutely love it. Do you think I have a chance of getting work ?
Of course you do Lee-ann! Continue to build your craft and anything is possible.
I'm 62 and just started out. I've had one paid speaking role but I've done lots of unpaid gigs. Often there are pros also keeping up their skills at those unpaid jobs, or you could be working with the next gen of directors who may remember you.
Great stuff here. Question what would you do coming from yt exp only
Talk about making it look Easy and Effortless. This was an outstanding interview providing guidance and clarity across so many issues. Bravo Casting Networks and Howard Fine.
Howard is truly the best! I can't wait to finally take his online class.
I accidentally unliked it because I had already like this video, a great sign! This is so valuable. Honestly I’ve been doing acting since I was 15 and this is one of the most effective masterclasses of taken. Thank you!
It's not nervous - it's EXCITEMENT! Thank you Howard.
I'm watching from Australia, thanks for this, it's so helpful
I cant believe Im SOOO late watching this but this was absolutely amazing!!! Extremely informative! I learned so much in such a short amount of time ❤❤
Thanks so very much
Great advice and insight. I learned a few things!
“If You Judge The Character, You’re Sunk”. Really love this. Thank you. 😊 I’ve been trying not to rush so, really appreciate the how-to’s. I didn’t rush for my self-tape, but did for the sides. SIGH. Still… I did show range in my statements. I researched a loooong time ago that *EVery sentence must have a beginning, middle and an end.
Cheers.
Why can’t we judge the character? We judge ourselves all the time.
Delightful demeanor
Very insightful, thanks for this!
Thanks SO much Howard and Tommy! Very
Thank you Mr. Fine
Loved this. Thank you 😊
Really enjoyed this!!
Great vid! I will definitely get your book. Cheers!
Thanks Steve! Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy Howard's book Fine on Acting, A Vision of the Craft :)
Thank you, Howard! Excellent!!!!!!
This was absolutely Great!
I’m listening to a lot of Uta Hagens acting technique. Great work Howard.
Found this to be abundantly useful and reaffirming :-) Thank you Howard Fine and Casting Networks :-)
This was amazing amazing advice- amazing video
You are wonderful Howard Fine! What true jewels you shared with us today. Thank you for your time and passion, and for sharing this valuable insight. Be well and stay safe! PINKY JONES
Thank you for joining us Pinky! It was our pleasure. Stay safe!
THANK YOU!!!
This was so helpful, thank you!!
ok, can we all agree that Tommy sounds like John Mulaney? Wow, it threw me for a loop.
thank you so much for this gold
Thanks this was excellent
SO GOOD
Hi Howard, I am a practicing actor from India.. I have a question if you could please take it... Why do some actors look convincing but u always know it's the same actor playing a situation whereas sometimes there are actors who not only play the situation honestly but they look completely different being ... If you could explain why does that happen... And yes, Thank you for putting all these amazing interviews for us to learn...Love and Regards
Thank you to all who joined us today! Check out our Fine Online program at www.howardfine.com for online audition technique classes, monologue labs and foundational acting courses!
First five minutes so much great info
Thanks, great information!
AMAZING! Just watched this pre-recorded live stream. I've seen many and Howard Fine has been by far the most detailed, informative and exciting to watch. I've learned so much in such a short time. Its the best! Thank you...thank you...Howard. BTW I'm buying your book:-)
Hey I'm from India and not able to get the copy, would you help me?
Awesome. this guy
Oh, I had an asparagus the other night, crispy, fresh; but, my life is awful and I going to __ myself lol. Very well put, I will never forget that. 24:00
Great video
Just wondering, what if the character judges her/himself does that go against the idea NOT to judge the character?
From three years ago so you may no longer need this but…if a character judges themselves, it’s likely out of insecurity, find out where that lies and comes from. even if a character is judging themselves it doesn’t give you the right as an actor (not as the character) to pass judgement on them or what they do. Harold says in this video that you’re ‘always the hero in your own story’ and I think that rings true whether the character actively judges themself or not, even when you do you never *fully* believe in it.
He's right about people in line at a coffee shop. The biggest assholes are the people ordering with their pretentious stupid ass coffee they order and how precise the ingredients they want in their coffee
Well said
it is john smith becoming king lear. You just gotta remember to become john smith again after
Thank you for sharing your experiences and practical advices for many professional acting situations.
Sorry but those list of actors aren't the greatest actors. Yeah they are A list but they aren't great actors.
Juliette Lewis said it the best. She said you don't need acting classes. You either have it an are a natural or you don't. They can't teach that in any class. She's absolutely right. Just like you either have a personality and you are a people person or your not. No school is going to teach you that. Maybe if you need a voice coach for an accent but that's it. You don't need a coach. We are all actors. Every day you play a role or a part and different roles all day long. Did someone teach you that??? No
Coaches don’t often teach talent but the inner workings of the industry which is capitalist and often anti-creative, aka the opposite of most actors and creatives
terrible take, you are not born with personality, it’s developed over time and actually yes you are taught exactly how to be the person you are now.
through all of your experience in life, the people around you, education, media consumption, every second in life you’re being taught how to be you.
poor analogy
@@amreview5616 no you're absolutely wrong. You either are a people person or you're not and that comes from personality. It's part of your DNA. There's no schooling for that. If you were an actor or entertainer you would know this.
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Worst CD direction of all time, "Have fun with it!"
Thank you Howard
I loved this so much!! Thank you XX
this is incredible info!! Thank you!