https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w Alicia Clarke 550757 en-us 2018-05-11 16:10:21 UTC 2018-05-14 16:52:27 UTC hello@padlet.com aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260001977 Theatre Folk inform us that 'the biggest difference between acting for stage versus acting for screen is the location of the audience. In a theatre, the stage tends to be far away from the audience. Depending on the size of the theatre, the actors need to exaggerate their facial expressions and gestures so even the patrons in the back row can see what’s going on. For example, actors cannot express sadness with just a single tear onstage, since only the audience members closest to the stage will see it'(Theatre Folk, 2016). From this information we are able to see that acting on TV and Film differs largely from acting on stage as the audience is not there to require as much of a dramatic performance. Qualities like facial expression, directions, movements and gestures are all to be played on a lower level as it is not required to be over the top anymore. The dramatisation allows the audience to see facial expressions and drama on stage can be known to be dramatic and over the top where as TV and Film is very neutralistic acting. This is due to the realism and naturalism of the TV and Film Nature. We are also told that 'when acting on screen, the camera can get extremely close to the actor, which closes the gap between the audience and the actors. Because of the close-up perspective, actors on film must use more subtle, controlled, and natural expressions and gestures. Large, exaggerated “stage acting” can look awkward and silly on screen' ( Theatre Folk, 2016). 
Taking these atributes into consideration when not only auditioning but coming to record the scenes when acting for TV and Film, the acting will be a chalenge to an actor whom in fact is used to performing for a live audience. These atributes are a must when acting this style.]]> 2018-05-11 16:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260001977 aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002029 The process, alike any other production process would begin, began analysing scripts, researching into roles to find the best apparent role available for the actors present. Looking into which production actors would like to be casted in, which role suited them best along with learning the story line of each TV drama. Unlike performing on stage when a script is given months in advance, TV and film is given only hours before and expected to be learnt for the filming which usually is around 3+ takes depending on the style of scene. When receiving the scripts 'Loss' , 'Tension' , 'Smile' and 'Dangerous Affections', it was clear and apparent as to which scripts had been written with consideration and others which didnt quiet make sense. Once reading through and trying to get to grips and terms of the performance concepts, it was clear as to which role would be suited taken into terms of acting for TV and Film. This came clear in the audition process also. ]]> 2018-05-11 16:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002029 aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002056 'Through the magic of video effects and technology, you can superimpose your subjects onto virtual backgrounds, place them over animated digital backdrops or transport them to a desert oasis. You can shrink down a full-grown man so he can stand on a tabletop, use visual effects to make him fly through the sky like a superhero or simply simulate your own TV weather report' (Chuck Peters,2013). Through this art of technology we are able to create scenes set in multiple locations which can be shot in a small time frame. Multiple scenes can we shot during one day which leaves a larger job for editing. It minimalises the hassle of moving from location to location with heavy props, and equipment and also means factors like the weather do not need to be considered. Green Screen allows the editors of the films created to place the actors and scenes shot in this room to be placed on any background/location to change a scene completely. For instance, a scene can be recorded, the line simply being 'hello', from this a background is placed which can indicate the mood of the scene and set a tone for the audience. This helps along with the subtle acting style which allows the audience to gain more from the film created. ]]> 2018-05-11 16:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002056 aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002090 When the filming process began it was difficult to find dates which suited all of the casts needs, finding days which the cast were not over lapping another filming session for. The location could change on the day of arrival once meeting at the Grimsby Institue which meant travelling to location and filming there for half, full or multiple days. When filming the script 'Loss' , directors began taking the actors to outdoor locations, this was a full day of filming outdoors in local pubs and houses. From this, even though the directors and filming crew stated it worked well, due to the lack of professionalism and communication, the crew then decided that all and the following scripts would all be filmed in a green screening room, which would then be edited to the correct location. This is possibly due to the lack of time for deadlines and also getting hold of the space when available. 
      The scenes and nature of the script which taken part in firstly was 'Loss'. This, although being filmed on location, was re filmed in the green screening room. For this the role of a career was taken on, taking into consideration how they would dress, wear, their body language was all factors considered. A subtle casual look was taken on for this scene. However, on or more actors did not show for their roles during this filming period meaning a stand in was required. Therefore many actors played multiple roles but only had the same clothes/ makeup etc. This can effect the story line due to nothing being changed about their characteristics, something in TV and Film which is not. Many takes are usually done , and therefore when filming it is required to have the same appearance as the day before if filming on another day. This along with the way the scene is acted. If in one take an actor were to shout the line, in all of the other takes this action must follow up. This is due to editing reasons, as some cuts may be taken from one take and merged together with another. Like Megan Diane tells us, 'Film and television acting occurs in segments and scenes. Unlike theatre where actors entire story from start to finish every night. As a film or TV actor, you may spend an entire day shooting only a few scenes, and theres a good chance that your worst takes will be edited out of the final version. However, as a theatre actor, nothing can hide bad acting. As a film or television actor, looks are everything with talent being secondary to how you look' (Megan Diane, 2014). 
When re filming this script, and standing in as other roles, acting was hard when using a subtle tone. Standing in required playing a drug dealer which required walking onto the scene and walking out. When doing this shot, it took multiple takes as it were hard for the camera men to follow the action within this shot. Movement had to be slow in all other shots and this was learnt from this scene. An on screen kiss also appeared. This had to be in the right direction of the cameras but also had to be as realistic and subtle as possible in order to stick to the TV and Film acting qualites. 
     When filming the final script which main part Chris was played in, difficult tasks were given. The script showed a nudity scene which were to be filmed topless, this was down to a group decision and to if the actor felt comfortable. Going forward to this, this scene took fewer takes than others due to the sensitive nature. Just alike this scene, a scene which handled sensitivity was the 'rape' scene between the two main characters which was in fact the main plot. This scene took the longest to record and was the most difficult when acting as a victim. The subtleness of acting during the scene had to be reminded to the actors as being live audience actors previously this was a task to perform this issue within this nature.  Remembering what actions such as steps, hand movements, gestures and facial expression were made was a task when filming which was a nessity when doing multiple takes, this took a lot of consideration within acting in TV and Film. 

]]> 2018-05-11 16:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002090 aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002145 Many aspects during the whole process have changed opinions of acting during TV and Film, this being to the lack of professionalism the Directing and filming team have during the process. The style of acting and how minimalistic this was has also impacted vastly, being something in which changes peoples aspects on the idea of acting for TV and Film. The difference between the two may seem little at first but in fact is quite large when being used to acting for a live audience, meaning others my prefer this more. The process was not only stressful having to repeat the same scene over and over but in fact was tiring due to the lack of professionalism. This is an industry which challenges actors in many aspects resulting in this being something which many desire not to do in the future. ]]> 2018-05-11 16:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260002145 aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260502578 For the audition process, alike any, a character/ role which was desired to play, was taken into consideration, learnt lines, and then taken onto a stage in front of the audition panel of the production and directing team. For the roles, it was simple, to match the character however not to be over dramatised. This meaning that the character wasn't played in a style as to which would commonly be seen on stage. This acts upon the difference between acting for TV and Film , which also, the consideration taken place is  that the character meets the character profile. This meaning, if a character were to be descriped as a middle aged woman with dark hair, then this character must be played by an actor who meets this description. Chris, described in the script 'Dangerous Affections' as: dark haired and young. This meaning the role was suited. When auditions came, it was difficult to tone down the acting and make it very subtle, especially holding the auditions on a stage in front of peers which created an audience. ]]> 2018-05-14 14:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260502578 aliciaajadeclarkee1 https://padlet.com/aliciaajadeclarkee1/gkvl7astj52w/wish/260551188 Chuck Peters. (2013) How does Green Screen work? [Online] Available from:http://www.videomaker.com/article/c10/17026-how-does-green-screen-work.[Accessed:02/05/18]


Megan Diane. (2014) What do you need to know about Tv and acting. [Online] Available From: http://www.projectcasting.com/tips-and-advice/need-know-acting-film-television.[Accessed: 01/01/18]


Theatre Folk. (2016) Stage vs Screen. [Online] Available From:https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/stage-vs-screen-a-comparison-of-acting-techniques/.[Accessed: 01/01/18]

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