SO YOU’RE GOING TO BE A STAR

Here are some acting tips we’ve found helpful to those on camera for the first time.

You have unlimited takes.

We're not paying for the film, so don't get discouraged if you need 10 takes. You probably won't land it until you stop caring and start experimenting.

Keep the take rolling.

If you slip up, keep going through the take. This saves us time by not resetting every time you make a mistake. It also trains you not to punish yourself for a perceived flaw while performing and rewards your desired natural, believable behavior. If you habitually push through slip-ups, you'll naturally stop looking for them in your performance and stay in the moment.

Review the footage.

On set, we're recording into monitors where we can review the footage. When we review, we can do all sorts of things. Here are some nifty ones that come to mind:

Flag excellent/bad takes
Experiment with slow-mo
Experiment with color
Zoom in to check for flaws in the frame, outfit, etc.

Bring a buddy.

If you have someone, like a friend or fellow musician/artist, that you would feel comfortable having on set, we highly encourage you to bring them. More eyes always catch more stuff. On top of that, if you trust their creative opinions, they might be able to point out some opportunities we'd miss just by being focused on filming and acting.

Take breaks.

Eat, walk, and review footage. Do things that allow you to stop performing and reset as your genuine self. You'll almost always come back in a way that is different in a good way.

Get some rest.

We’re firm believers in beauty sleep, and that the best performances and dialogue come from a healthy night of rest.