On Camera Acting with Suzanna LeNir

Name: On Camera Acting with Suzanna LeNir
Rating: 4.7 (114 reviews)

A Comprehensive Acting Class

Created bySuzanna Le Nir

Last updated 2/2023

English

What you'll learn

Text analysis made easy to prepare for an audition or role
Develop a character with simple guidelines to achieve a truthful and personal performance
Learn special acting tools to truthfully convey different circumstances. Such as playing hot or cold, various sicknesses, drunk and mental illness.
How to find a reputable agent in your area and prepare your material.
Learn how to master the art of auditioning and self tapes, by learning practical tools to make the process clear and professional.

Course content

7 sections • 39 lectures • 2h 17m total length

Introduction2:10
Develop your on-camera acting voice through technique, personal experience, and text analysis to bring scripts to life on self-tapes and zoom auditions, and craft a unique audition fingerprint.
The Basics2:42
Read the script multiple times to immerse yourself in the writer’s imaginary world, then answer the five basics: goal, obstacles, tactics, moment before and after, and relationship.
Deeper in the 5 basics4:46
Call To Action0:45

A little bit of History1:02
The Character's Psychology: Subtext and Example2:04
Raising Stakes6:28
How To Cry In A Scene4:49
Learn to cry in a scene by using controlled triggers, an emotional treasure chest, and moment-to-moment responses, then apply improvisation to stay present and spontaneous.
Call to Action1:00
Explore your emotional triggers, body posture, and vocal rhythm through varied experiences including music, poetry, scents, and interactions across relationships to build an emotional treasure chest for on-camera acting.

Physical Work Intro1:29
learn when to conduct character work for on-camera roles, from brief auditions to lead parts, focusing on relationships, stakes, and the imagination behind the character.
Where To Start7:05
Sense Memory: Engaging All 5 senses3:11
Explore sense memory in on-camera acting by training the five senses with Strasberg's method, using a morning coffee exercise and relaxation techniques to recreate authentic on-set responses.
Specific Techniques: Playing drunk5:19
Playing Sick or Mentally Ill5:32
learn to play sick on camera by detailing physical symptoms, congestion, headache, and nausea, and study mentally ill characters with specific diagnoses, behavior clues, and grounded three dimensional emotional motivation.
Call to Action0:54

Intro1:00
Apply classroom acting tools to a boat scene from the 1999 film The Talented Mr. Ripley, set in 1950s Italy, as Tom Ripley tours San Remo with Dickie.
Scene Work: The Talented Mr.Ripley2:41
Tom: Scene Analysis: The 5 Basics6:34
Dickie: Scene Analysis: The 5 Basics9:29
Improv On The Moment Before6:31
Learn to improvise the moment before to enter the scene, then engage in the Meisner repeating exercise with stop-and-go cues to refine authentic on-camera reactions.
Feedback On Improv0:54
Scene After Improv2:34
Call to Action0:52

The Technical Requirements Of An Audition8:17
Performance3:00
Develop performance for on-camera auditions by applying goal, obstacles, and tactics; rehearse, perform, film, review, and revise, using warm-ups, light improv, and minimal props to stay simple and credible.
Clothing2:17
Zoom Auditions3:09
Master zoom auditions by maintaining a solid background and eye-level framing with reliable internet, while sharing two to three product-aligned points about yourself, and staying in character.
Live Auditions5:22
Mental Preparation And Attitude4:11
Slate, Character, Flubs, Accents6:03
Call to Action1:18
Create an audition ritual to stay confident. Set your intention, strike a superhero pose, breathe deeply, and note three positives: killer slate, taking time, understanding the direction.

Requirements

There are no pre-requisites. The tools offered in the course can be applied to all levels.

Description

Do you want to improve your acting skills?

Do you want to ace your audition?

Do you want to develop your own independent and unique voice?

Whether you are just starting out or looking to brush up on your skills, this On Camera Acting Class will suit your needs.

This class focuses on training for film and television, from simple text analysis, to cold reading, to audition, to performance. With practical tips on how to access certain emotions quickly, such as love, fear, rage, crying. Or how to play a character that is injured or drunk or suffering from mental illness. There is an in-depth section on how to make your self tapes noticed with simple and effective tools. There is also a bonus section on the business of acting, how to find a reputable agent and how to best navigate this challenging industry.

I have been in this industry for over 20 years.

I have coached countless actors who have gone on to have successful careers.

If you are ready to deepen your work and take the next step, I know that this course will help you reach your potential and beyond.

I look forward to working with you!

Who this course is for:

Whether you are just starting out or looking to deepen your on camera skills, this class will give you the tools to book more roles. This class is geared for students who intend to pursue acting on a professional level.

On Camera Acting with Suzanna LeNir

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Course content

INTRODUCTION4 lectures • 10min

CHARACTER'S INNER WORLD5 lectures • 15min

CREATING A CHARACTER6 lectures • 24min

SCENE WORK8 lectures • 31min

AUDITIONS8 lectures • 34min

THE BUSINESS OF ACTING6 lectures • 15min

CONCLUSION2 lectures • 9min

Requirements

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