Constructing a performance for the camera is not a linear progression. It was really wonderful to see the actors bringing so much of themselves to the work last night. I think we still need to give ourselves the permission to really dive in.
So, there will be times when it will seem like there is so much to pay attention to you cannot possibly get it all in. Sometimes it's about letting a moment really wash over you. Really listen to what is being said in the moment. Trust.
Listening is such a diverse experience. We can listen to the words, to how they are being said, to what is unsaid. We can listen to where our partner is emotionally, where our gut is taking us.
If we are being heard and understood. At the end of the day you have to either stop or use the struggle. Some of your best moments on film will be when you are lost. Then you have to begin to discover.
There were so many beautiful moments last night. Frank, I loved what you brought to your scene last night. The simple honesty read so powerfully on camera. Katie so many things were going on. It was a good exercise in terms of staying open to all of the possibilities. Funny how our questions can be answered later on at times.
Serita and Giles, you really found a beautiful love story in your scene. It was clear, generous and lived out. Giles we will work on keeping you in it the entire time, but I really saw you feeling for your lover.
Natalie, some of the close ups were breath taking. Watch when you are staying available to the moment, your partner and therefore the camera. It looks so different on camera. Alex. Wow.
Really went on the ride. It was awesome.
J Todd and Sean, some of the risks you took were incredible last night. I think we are still discovering when we are in the moment and when we are just going for an obligation Sean. I think you found things in the scene I have never seen before.
Ok, so watch for when you use what is given how it creates magic. We are so much more than our idea of ourselves.
If you want to be interesting on film get interested in your partner and what they have going on. Involve yourself in the moment.
Foundation being laid.
x
Jen
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