https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0 Made with ♥ en-us 2018-05-09 17:25:02 UTC 2025-11-19 18:19:28 UTC hello@padlet.com mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259389382 On this day, we were presented with four scripts; Loss, Dangerous Affections, Smile, Tension. We all had to read through the scripts and obtain a basic understanding of the story in each script and then choose a character we liked. My personal favourite was either Loss or Dangerous Affections, they are both very contrasting but have a very unique feel to them. Loss is a simple but very deep story of a priest, John Paul, who has lost his faith and follows a dark path to sin, as an actor I found it very difficult to relate to this characters struggle, despite having no knowledge to playing this role it greatly interested into thinking of possible ways I could act for this role. Dangerous Affections is a very unusual story, quite so a Quentin Tarantino inspiration, there are many ways it can be perceived as there are few stage directions. The character that I liked the most in this was Jim, he was loving husband with an alternative motive.]]> 2018-05-09 17:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259389382 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259389808 At the start of this process, we were asked to audition for a part in one of the screenplays, this was a very different experience to a theatre audition in many ways. Firstly when auditioning for tv, there can never be backs to the camera, this can be extreme difficult for actors working in an unfamiliar set and do not prop placement, with proper planning this can be avoided, however the director will add unfamiliar props and set to test how effectivity the actor can improvise, "Know where the other actors and props are located in relation to the camera – You never want to block the camera’s view of another actor", Diane (2014). Another way tv auditions differ from theatre auditions is the pullback. During any performance, rehearsal or audition in theatre, a performer can use a diverse range of body language, emotions and facial expressions. However during tv performances, rehearsals or auditions there is a significant pullback on the performers acting, this was noticed during the auditions, the more energetic and over the top performers were asked to repeat the audition with a more relaxed approach. 
My audition was for a character named John Paul, the first group impressions of this character and his story was very confusing, the writing was very complex during the first few pages which seemed to put everyone of on to a new script but because they did not take the time to properly read through the whole script, everyone missed out what an interesting character John Paul is. Fortunately, I read through the whole script and was pleasantly surprised about this character, although there was a bit of difficulty getting past the first few pages, the rest of the script was very graspable and interesting to read, it was quite disappointing to find the others did not want to read through the rest of the script. ]]> 2018-05-09 17:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259389808 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259390934 A table read is not something that is done in theatre, it would rather be known as scene read through in theatre terms, usually something done in a theatre actors own time or in rehearsals. A table read is a reading of a script around a table normally done in a large room with cast and director, this is done to minimise the chance of rescheduling table read and also so actors can get a clear idea how the director wants lines spoken, actions made and anything else not noted in the script, the large room is also vital for the director to get an idea how the actors voices will sound for camera as this could effect the final outcome. “A table read is when actors sit around tables in a large room (or sometimes your living room!) and read through the script aloud”, Liroff (2014). 

]]> 2018-05-09 17:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259390934 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259392410 Learning lines for acting for camera is quite important, however it is not vital. There are many reasons why some directors see line learning as important and others see it as a hindrance, “Learning lines is VERY important”, Lee (2011). Personally I would support actors learning lines as it is good practice but especially in acting for camera because the staging directions in the script is not always clear and generally only a few staging directions.

Organisation is something a TV crew really need. If not this can cause poor communication, if there is not a solid line of communication, it can lead to missed rehearsals, actors not showing up, not knowing when filming is. This was the experience our group had but to improve for next time it would be recommended to use a messaging service everyone has access to and is able to use.

Commitment is vital for any actor in a TV cast. As our experience many actors suffered from lack of motivation due to organisation and communication from the TV crew, however lack of commitment is also due to the roles actors were given at the audition, they might not of been desirable and this would of any actor less likely to show up to filming.]]> 2018-05-09 17:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/259392410 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260027729 This section of the report will be reflecting, analysing and evaluating about how there are many differences between acting for camera and acting on stage. Such differences include performances, rehearsals, camera angles, on set location, etc. the differences between final performances for tv and stage acting are: 
For TV there is usually only one final performance in a form of film or episode, however for stage there can be an infinite number of performance, ranging from matinees to evening shows, this can be a lot different however if the show is touring across the land. Another difference is in rehearsals, these are very quite different, for example for TV an actor may have to shoot a scene multiple times as there can be many errors or changes or camera angles, this can be because the director believes it will not look good on camera or the angle is not possible for the location. Also TV rehearsals can be very unpredictable, if any actor doesn't show up or if there is a unwanted weather forecast it can cancel the whole day. On the hand, rehearsals for stage acting are considerably a lot easier, stage rehearsals are usually done indoors and if an actor is not present he/she can be read in for, also any faults in the staging can be quickly worked around unlike in TV acting, despite the ease of stage rehearsals there are downsides, such as because stage rehearsals are mostly set as its being planned out, so there can be a lot of planning until the show is more finely tuned. Another difference is angles, typically for a stage show there is only one angle you should avoid and that's away from your audience, "If you turn your back on your audience you will bore them", Fogel (2015), unfortunely Fogel is correct in say this, the moment an actor turns his back the audiences focus will shift to other actor. However during a TV, there a lot of angles to shoot from, so this means that you there are no unused angles.  ]]> 2018-05-11 17:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260027729 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260028140 The character i was given was from Loss, the character's name was John Paul. This was a very odd character for me to play, despite having no idea how to play a character like this, his struggles open up a very many interesting ways of portraying as role. John Paul is a priest who has lost his faith and tries to find god/answers through sinning and as a method actor this was difficult to do as having no prior information on this topic, this lack of knowledge was combined with further lack of intelligence on acting for camera, these factors have made the start of this process very difficult.]]> 2018-05-11 17:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260028140 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260028353 The final filming of Loss was adequate. Filming was relative quick as most of the speaking scenes were pre-recorded, so all that was left was a few speaking scenes and the movement in each scene. During filming there were some adult scenes, these were done with a mature and professional manner from both the cast and crew, this showed a level of maturity which before was inconsistent. However despite this filming should of been on a set location, but was transferred to a green room to save time, this was useful but filming for Loss already had a few scenes filmed and are not going to use now, this was an unnecessary waste of everyone's time. 
Despite the rocky experience we have had, it has been educational and interesting to learn about acting for TV. ]]> 2018-05-11 17:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260028353 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260028975 "Film and television acting is different than acting on commercials and in theater", Diane (2014). At the start of this module, the theatre actors would of never guessed how different tv acting and stage acting actually are. Personally describing this module as an eye opening, informative and stressful experience, it is very much on the opposite end of the spectrum to stage acting, however despite any of the pre-conception we may of had about this module, our group can confidently say it has been an educational insight into the world of acting for tv. ]]> 2018-05-11 17:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260028975 mattybbett1998 https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260029788 Diane, December 2014. What you need to know about acting in film and television. [online]. Available from:
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Diane, December 2014. What you need to know about acting in film and television. [online]. Available from:
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Liroff, January 2014. Why table reads are just as important as auditions?. [online]. Available from: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-musical-theater.htm [Accessed 12 May 2018].


Lee, May 2011. Importance of learning lines. [online]. Available from: http://abitheatreineducation.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/importance-of-learning-lines.html [Accessed 12 May 2018].

Fogel, February 2015. Why You Never Want To Turn Your Back On Your Audience When Giving A Speech!. [online]. Available from: http://www.fogelscorporatecomedy.com/why-you-never-want-to-turn-your-back-on-your-audience-when-giving-a-speech/ [Accessed 15 May 2018].  ]]> 2018-05-11 17:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mattybbett1998/c8me8cd2bgw0/wish/260029788