{"id":121650,"date":"2019-10-17T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=121650"},"modified":"2019-10-17T09:27:16","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T14:27:16","slug":"harnessing-power-of-rehearsal-for-films-and-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/harnessing-power-of-rehearsal-for-films-and-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Harnessing the Power of Rehearsal for Your Film and Video Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time we highlight the importance of the rehearsal, as well as the actors’ performances, in your film and video projects.<\/h2>\n

We live in a truly great era for film and video professionals. Not only do we have unprecedented access to cameras, gear, and equipment \u2014 thanks to a thriving market \u2014 we also have the vast powers of the internet at our fingertips to research, study, and hone our knowledge and skillsets for film and video production.<\/p>\n

Yet, for every camera buy-guide or Premiere Pro tutorial, there’s one aspect of the film production that often goes ignored on these filmmaking channels: the highly important role of the filmmaker in rehearsing and directing actors and their performances.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever watched film school students\u2019 short films, or just worked on some DIY projects of your own, you\u2019ll notice wooden performances and awkward faces and reaction shots that seem much different from their big budget and TV screen counterparts.<\/p>\n

In some ways, this may be a reflection of the actors and their skill level and professionalism. However, it\u2019s really a reflection of the filmmakers and directors who have the job of conveying, coaching, and bringing out these performances.<\/p>\n

Look at some of your favorite classic and modern films as examples. More than likely, you’re watching the final products of months of rehearsals, deep character conversations, and endless takes searching for those perfect line deliveries and reactions. So, for the sake of your next project, please heed this advice and give your actors, their performances, and the highly important rehearsals the diligence they are due.<\/p>\n

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Hand out Character Packets<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start at the very beginning of your filmmaking process. You have an idea for a short or feature film. You may not even have a script written, but you have an idea of the characters, the events, and\/or the conflicts involved. As you develop your story and refine your script, keep in mind that you’re creating characters that actors will need to understand, make their own, and portray in front of the camera.<\/p>\n

Many film productions, especially when dealing with auteur writer\/directors, will give perspective actors character packets or other materials to help the actor start to understand his or her character and role. These can be whatever you want them to be \u2014 background story, images from a magazine, clips from other movies, and so on.<\/p>\n

The goal is not only to write a script and hand it to an actor to read the lines, but also to start thinking about it as creating a character who can exist in this cinematic world. Help your actor share this vision, making it his or her own as well.<\/p>\n

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The Table Read<\/h3>\n