Whether following Zara's course or Weston's methodology, achieving "natural" performances generally relies on these core strategies:
Instead of giving "result-oriented" direction (e.g., "be sad"), give the actor an action verb like cajole , punish , or seduce to trigger a physical response. Download File directing-actors-achieving-natura...
Communication techniques to help actors feel comfortable and authentic on camera. Download File directing-actors-achieving-natura...
You can find a concise summary of Weston's core principles for free on the Judith Weston Official Website . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Download File directing-actors-achieving-natura...