Preshaping - Acting Tips with Acting Coach Howard Fine

“If you supply the why, the how takes care of itself.”
Don’t let preshaping and over-preparation let your character get stale. Howard Fine explains how to properly rehearse for a role and release control to allow yourself to be truly present.
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About Howard Fine
For over a quarter of a century, Howard Fine has built an unshakeable reputation as the "Best Acting Teacher in Los Angeles". He is highly sought after by actors, managers, agents, casting directors, producers, and directors, who know his coaching defines careers.
Howard has taught thousands of actors, some from the very beginning all the way to the Oscar podium. His roster includes stars such as Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Austin Butler, Kerry Washington, Gal Gadot, Michelle Williams, Justin Timberlake, Chris Pine, Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Salma Hayek, and many more.
His reputation is built on remarkable expertise coupled with a unique gift to push and inspire on a personal level. Howard Fine all but explodes the stereotype of the screaming, bitter acting teacher that potential students fear. Instead his philosophy reflects that of mentor and close colleague Uta Hagen, and continues in his classes which seek to empower the actor. Howard still teaches his Acting Technique, Scene Study, and Audition courses, and has developed online programs suited to meet the needs of actors everywhere.
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[@DanielKnightActor]

Ah, my old nemesis pre-shaping. With Howard's guidance I am conquering you! Thanks Sir Howard!

[@laurashapanus8175]

Love this! Thanks for sharing it💜💖😊

[@aydineyikan5326]

This is amazing! Thank you!

[@enjolras76]

Love love love.

[@chokkalingamkaraikkal1779]

Acting classes are necessary or can I use acting books to train my acting skills because acting classes are bit expensive

[@Timthethespian89]

Classes will help you implement the tools you’d learn in a book much deeper. Acting requires an investment, much like most jobs.

[@chokkalingamkaraikkal1779]

@@Timthethespian89 thank you

[@aerincreerREAL]

Classes got me signed!

[@raymondkymsuttle]

Would you ask if you can learn how to play tennis from a book because tennis coaching classes are a bit expensive?

[@chokkalingamkaraikkal1779]

@@raymondkymsuttle I can practice with my tennis player friend

[@raymondkymsuttle]

The job of an experienced actor is to make something that’s been rehearsed & performed countless times SEEM fresh, spontaneous & as if it’s being done for the first time. Technique is being able to do all the technical aspects such as finding your light, hitting your mark, speeding up, slowing down for camera speeds/needs or so that you don’t get injured by moving scenery. It’s a ridiculous notion that you don’t pre-plan, especially with things like physical comedy or fight scenes - if you decide to be ‘spontaneous’ someone gets injured!