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- One of the most recent examples is Sophie Turner in Game of Thrones. In an interview earlier this year, Turner talked about developing coping mechanisms of having fun between takes so she wouldn't be traumatized.
- An older example is Tom Hanks in Cast Away. In the film, Hanks played a man stuck on a deserted island. The character gets so desperate for companionship that he names a volleyball "Wilson" and speaks to him.
- Daniel Day-Lewis shocked the world when he announced his retirement from acting in 2017. His final film, Phantom Thread, had reportedly engulfed him in "such a depression that he would be prompted to publicly announce his retirement from acting," according to W Magazine.
- Leonardo DiCaprio called filming Shutter Island "traumatic," calling it "one of the most intense, hardcore filming experiences I’ve ever had as we explored what the mentally ill had to face in the days when mental hospitals were called insane asylums. ...
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From the opening of the scene, as Chiron approaches the diner, lighting is at play. Laxton placed lights within a tree to cast dappled shadows on the character as he walked beneath, creating entirely new visual interest from the very first second. Outside the diner, the bulbs were changed to give a more blue hue. Inside, much of the lighting is pra...
Laxton says he often put the camera as close to the actors as possible, basically touching them and getting the lens near their eyeline. This was a conscious choice in order to bring the viewer into the conversation, so it feels as though the character is speaking to the audience as well as their counterpart. "Because, you know, if you're further o...
Some of Moonlight's most impactful moments are when characters look directly into the lens, confronting the audience in emotional moments. According to Laxton, this was an idea that took shape in pre-production. "I think for all of us around there, and especially for Barry because this is so personal to him, that just had such a deep, deep emotiona...
Examine the film's visual motifs, get some directing advice from Barry Jenkins, or dive into some deep analysis of the movie. Learn about Jenkins' struggles on the film, too. Then take a look at some of 2016's most stunning cinematography. Source: TIFF Originals
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Nov 18, 2016 · Adam Driver. 'Paterson' and 'Silence'. Courtesy of Cannes. "Jim Jarmusch's script made my character in Paterson very clear, so there were no huge obstacles to understanding him. Probably the ...
Jan 23, 2018 · Erik Luers. Jan 23, 2018. With the 2018 Sundance Film Festival in full-swing, we're introducing the first part of a three-question survey No Film School conducted with filmmakers hosting a project in the festival. While parts two and three will be released later this week focusing on camera/gear and helpful advice for No Film School readers ...
Jan 28, 2022 · Shana Hagan, ASC, DP, Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power. “One of the biggest challenges was shooting Nina Menkes’ on-stage presentation of her Sex and Power talk. Because we knew her talk would be the backbone of the film’s structure, we wanted to shoot the main event on an epic scale. Filming in a large theater we set up a huge 24’ screen ...
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May 8, 2017 · With that in mind, what follows is a list of the most common problems that might arise on your film set and how to deal. SOLUTION: Utilize the extra setup time wisely. Run lines or rehearsals with other actors, test out more ambitious lighting or camera set-ups, or, if possible, film scenes or angles where the missing actor isn't needed.
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Nov 20, 2023 · The camera is your silent, ever-present scene partner. Unlike theater, where actors project to the back of the house, screen acting requires subtlety and nuance. Every facial expression and gesture is magnified. Start by getting comfortable with the camera. Practice your lines and actions with a camera or smartphone recording.
