Virginia Callens Gregg Performance for the Camera

This presentation/activity will include body adjustments necessary to adapt from performance for the “uncontrolled audience eye in theatre,” to performance for the “controlled audience eye via the camera.” For example, while a (simulated) ‘close-up’ on stage requires grand movement to draw the audience’s attention, a ‘close-up’ on camera requires very little movement, yet it must elicit the same emotional response from the audience as if on stage.

Other content: 1) how to use the three basic categories of movement: in-body, in-frame, out of frame; 2) the illusion of the “TV Triangle” that connects performer/object/audience; 3) the performer’s relationship with the screen edges and center; and 4) how to stand/walk/sit for the camera without looking as if you were parking a truck.

Participants will also receive tips on how to determine (without being told) if they are on a wide, medium, or close-up shot (great advice for auditions), and how to adapt their movements to ‘direct the director.’

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