ENGL217 Lecture 6: Acting Unit 6
3 Aug 2016
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The first movie actors adopted the acting style of the theater. Silent era lillian gish was instrumental in developing the art of screen acting under the guidance of director d. w. griffith. Movie stars were a product of the studio star system : actors acted under contracts, being an attractive actor was more important than the acting. Konstantin stanislavsky; he developed this style of acting, the method . Actors draw on their own personal experiences and feelings in an attempt. Major characteristics internalization on the actors part; laid-back delivery of lines; an edginess that suggests alienation. Actors and directors use many different acting approaches. Improvisation- extemporizing dialogue that is not originally part of the script. The formal element over which filmmakers have the least precise control. Screen tests; may be done alone or with other actors. Casting; the process of choosing and hiring actors for a movie. Director; works closely with the actor to help shape the character.
