Thank you! I just asked my acting teacher this! Thank you for teaching us how to have proper professionalism and etiquette in this industry that I am learning to navigate! All your videos I take away something very informative - tysm!
I always attempt to be word perfect, but with most projects, especially when it's a quick turnaround, I don't let myself worry too much. If I get a few words wrong or there's some minor paraphrasing, I try to let it go. They're looking for the character more than anything else. I think what will always hurt you, though, is if you're all over the place, which shows lack of prep and/or respect for the writer. Also, just like reading from a teleprompter is a skill, so is grabbing lines quickly from the page and coming back up. I'm still trying to improve on that one, and it can make a world of difference.
Seriously, the BEST advice on memorization! I personally don't like to memorize for an audition, I love the freshness of it being like a cold read each time. That helps it keep like a discovery to yourself, which allows for feelings showing up first, before the words. I also liked the advice about training the short term memory, because that is actually what we need at the real shoots, since they change the text so often. So, it all works out together perfectly! THANK YOU SO MUCH! This channel keeps me grounded, in all senses! :D
I was just on set, and I had two scenes where I had one scene with no lines and the other with lines. The day we did first team rehearsal we were reading the scene, and the director and EP were stating we have a writing problem and that I should say something instead of what was on the page, I was given a few more lines but the lines kept changing but it was a learning point for me. Usually, I know my lines and we rehearsal and shoot it. Be ready when your onset you never know what will happen. Oh! by the way good job on "Found" I haven't read for the show...Yet!
Thanks for sharing. It's so common. Even if there was a table read, there's something different about hearing the dialogue on the day. So much is rewritten in the moment. Just experienced it myself last week!
I agree; we definitely need more Billy Ocean in today's world. Suddenly, life has new meaning to me.
Hahaha!
Thank you! I just asked my acting teacher this! Thank you for teaching us how to have proper professionalism and etiquette in this industry that I am learning to navigate! All your videos I take away something very informative - tysm!
You are so welcome! Glad you're getting value from the channel!
Thank you for the advice and encouragement!
You’re so welcome!
VERY helpful, Matt. Thanks again!
My pleasure!
I always attempt to be word perfect, but with most projects, especially when it's a quick turnaround, I don't let myself worry too much. If I get a few words wrong or there's some minor paraphrasing, I try to let it go. They're looking for the character more than anything else. I think what will always hurt you, though, is if you're all over the place, which shows lack of prep and/or respect for the writer. Also, just like reading from a teleprompter is a skill, so is grabbing lines quickly from the page and coming back up. I'm still trying to improve on that one, and it can make a world of difference.
You were singing and missed another perfect opportunity to pull out your guitar. Shame on you!
I'm sure being a reader for other actors has improved your cold-reading skills. Amirite?
Very much so! I cold read like I'm in Antarctica.
Great video, lots of information to take in 👌
Glad it was helpful!
Seriously, the BEST advice on memorization! I personally don't like to memorize for an audition, I love the freshness of it being like a cold read each time. That helps it keep like a discovery to yourself, which allows for feelings showing up first, before the words. I also liked the advice about training the short term memory, because that is actually what we need at the real shoots, since they change the text so often. So, it all works out together perfectly! THANK YOU SO MUCH! This channel keeps me grounded, in all senses! :D
So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
I was just on set, and I had two scenes where I had one scene with no lines and the other with lines. The day we did first team rehearsal we were reading the scene, and the director and EP were stating we have a writing problem and that I should say something instead of what was on the page, I was given a few more lines but the lines kept changing but it was a learning point for me. Usually, I know my lines and we rehearsal and shoot it. Be ready when your onset you never know what will happen. Oh! by the way good job on "Found" I haven't read for the show...Yet!
Thanks for sharing. It's so common. Even if there was a table read, there's something different about hearing the dialogue on the day. So much is rewritten in the moment. Just experienced it myself last week!
I just have to memorize as I can’t see without my glasses and I don’t wear them for auditions 😞
Understood! And many actors I know are dyslexic, which can be a big hurdle when it’s a lot of copy and very little time.
Agree, helpful tips and also the examples you shared. Oh, was it ok to Improve a couple words to that song?! Haha, just some humor.
Hahahaha
Wondering how many young people missed that Billy Ocean reference! lol
Right!?!