| Re: Better way to deal with actors [message #274454] |
Mi, 24 Mai 2006 20:35 |
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"CHAPTER THREE: SOUND All you need to know is that some people like audio
stuff called 'music' underlying the all-important text. The music must
never in itself be interesting lest it distract from the Stentorian
man-in-the-woman's-robe-dress on stage. If you hear it, it's too loud --
either turn it down to 'inaudible' or cut it entirely. Sound is easy
because everyone knows that anyone in theater can do it, since it is an
unimportant frill for its not being visual. And if you need two categories
to fall upon, use 'sweeteners' and 'stings.' Don't try to use music of two
parts, as this will only confuse you and your actors. Use cues of one part
only, mostly 'sweeteners' and 'stings' with an occasional 'peep,' and not
too many of them. The one exception is the curtain call, which you should
pick yourslf, no matter how little sense it makes in the context of the
sound for the rest of the play. Especially keep in mind if you selection
has a text, that people may not stop applauding to listen to it while the
actors are taking theor bows, so you may want to cut the bows entirely."
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http://depts.washington.edu/reecas/events/conf2002/papers02/ Niekum.doc
<bgtqkyrcdsjx [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Directing doesn't have to be a chore. With the right tools you can
> achieve almost anything on the stage or screen. Yes, actors can be
> difficult. Given the wrong tongue an actor can quit, screw up a
> performance, or waste hours of precious film stock or rehearsal time.
> But you can avoid these pitfalls with the right knowledge. You can
> start directing the easy way now!
> http://directingnhst.blogspot.com/
>
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