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Dec31 0

Unique acting choices Part 3

Posted by Avner Engel in Acting Reference, Inspiration

In this post I am going to continue discussing the subject of unique acting choices and specificity in acting. The following only reflects my views and impressions of the subject matter, I haven’t read it anywhere it’s just the way I interpret things so please take it with a grain of salt if you are still reading. “Julie and Julia” (Meryl Streep): “You are the butter to my bread and the breath to my life…” Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. [Javascript...

Dec07 2

Unique acting choices Part 2

Posted by Avner Engel in Acting Reference, Inspiration

In my previous post I started to discuss the subject of unique acting choices and specificity. It’s one of those things we need to train ourselves to see. In this post I am going to expand on the subject and share some examples I found inspiring. With that being said, the following only reflects my views and impressions of the subject matter, I haven’t read it anywhere it’s just the way I interpret things so please take it with a grain of salt if you are still reading. “Rain...

Dec06 0

Unique acting choices Part 1

Posted by Avner Engel in Acting Reference, Inspiration

A few years back I was fortunate enough to attend an animation masterclass by Andrew Gordon of Pixar. As part of the masterclass he was kind enough to take a look at some of my old animation tests and gave me some useful feedback on my work. One of the main points he made (among many others) was about unique acting choices.Whenever we create performances and bring characters to life, we must be very specific and try to avoid the cliche. We need to know why the character is doing what he/ she...

Jun20 1

Acting Analysis – In Her Shoes

Posted by Avner Engel in Acting Reference

A couple of nights ago I watched a chick flick called “In Her Shoes” with my lovely girlfriend. I love chick flicks as they have so many great lines to animate to. While we were watching the film, there was a part that got both of our attention. It was so good that we had to pause the film, rewind it and watch it again and again. At the start of the film, Rose (played by Toni Collette), is in a relationship with her co-worker. At some stage during the movie she is told she is...

May03 0

The Power of Posing

Posted by Avner Engel in Acting Reference, Inspiration

Head over to Vanity Fair for a great article by the photographer Howerd Schatz. He photographed actors at his studio in a series of roles and dramatic situations to reveal the essence of their characters. My top three are: GEOFFREY RUSH Left: You’re the cornerman for a winded female boxer, desperately exhorting her: “She’s run away with your boyfriend! She’s kidnapped your kid! Get out there and kill that heifer!” Center: You’re five years into a contented but...

Dec13 0