ACTING FOR TV COMMERCIALS

VIDEO: Acting in Columbus Instructor Richard Mason's Commercial Demo Reel
Introduction to Acting for the  Camera - One-day Workshop

Sunday, August 4, 2019 1:00pm-8:00pm $200 
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Lose those nerves, gain confidence and learn to audition like a pro! You will  learn how to make  the first contact with the agents. By taking this class you have  the opportunity to show the agents that you are serious about pursuing this type  of work. If you already have an agent but want to increase your "Bookability" this workshop will give you the edge over your competitors (ask your agent, we're confident they will agree!).  You'll work  on-camera all day doing both prepared and cold readings, and receive plenty of  feedback from instructor Richard Mason.

Script analysis skills: We have  written our own textbook that breaks this process down and makes it simple. Comfort in front of the camera: How do you stand? How do you hold the  script? How do you deal with your partner and the camera at the same time? What  is a slate? What do you do with your hands?

Practice at doing all types  of commercials: Scene work, improv, one-liners, bite and smiles, handling  products, etc. You'll also learn how to market to the casting directors, all about pictures and resumes, how the unions work, etc.

ACTING
FOR FILM

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Scene from the Acting for Film Class.













​EIGHT-WEEK SCENE STUDY
Acting Fundamentals for beginners 

Saturdays, September 21 -       November 9, 2019 10 am-12:30 pm $200

This class is limited to 14 students.
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This eight-week class offers a focused introduction to the acting process. Beginning actors work, stage, and shoot several film scenes during the eight-week session. We work in depth on concepts central to the actor's role development for film. We use Shurtleff's 12 Guideposts as our basic text to help students make strong choices with a wide  variety of scenes and monologues. Your ability to make active, personal choices is essential for dynamic auditions and performances for stage and film. 

Your final scenes will be filmed and shown at the GATEWAY FILM CENTER and screened for area TALENT AGENCIES, CASTING DIRECTORS AND FILMMAKERS - you will also receive DVD of your work.
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Donnie Wahlberg and Acting in Columbus instructor Richard Mason in a scene from the KILL POINT.