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Steve Stockman In Teaching and Training, Feature Film, Television, For Pros, Your Questions Answered

Video as a Collaborative Art

I just shot my first video ever, and had some trouble getting the actors to do what I wanted.

When you’re directing, how much of the performance is up to you, and how much do you let the actor come up with?

-Nick

How much do I let the actor come up with?  All of it.  As much as I’d sometimes (fortunately rarely) like to climb inside an actor’s head and push all the buttons myself, I can’t.  Nobody can.  The actor has to do all the work.  I may try to help guide or manage, but you really can’t … Read the rest

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Steve Stockman In Video Marketing, Teaching and Training, Feature Film, Television, For Pros, Your Questions Answered

Get Serious to Attract Actors

I have an idea for a short film.  I have a camera, I have a story, and I have a job, so filming and money aren’t a problem.  My problem is that I have no idea where to find a cast that can make the film what I want it to be.

Any advice on where to find actual actors/actresses who will take my project seriously and listen to what I tell them?

–Jack

The way to get actors to take your project seriously is to present them with a serious project.  That may seem simplistic, but it really isn’t.… Read the rest

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Steve Stockman In Tips and Tricks, Feature Film, Television, Your Questions Answered

Dealing with Lousy Actors

I got your book for Christmas and I LOVE it !! :)  I’m 15 years old and this coming summer I am gonna be shooting my first HUGE movie!! (I have made many movies before but never one so planned and big)

So I made a huge mistake: I told my best friend that all her cousins could be in the movie as actors!! Problem is some I have never even met and the ones I have met I have no clue if they can act!! So my question is what to do now? What if they can’t act?? I

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Steve Stockman In Video Marketing, For Pros, Your Questions Answered

Why Knowing “Why” makes Better Video

I’m an author who’d like to shoot promotional videos for YouTube marketing purposes

How do I put together a video of my books using just stock footage? Eventually, I’d like to put out a casting call on my local Craig’s List, getting free talent in exchange for a professional reference (after all, they can point to my site to showcase their abilities, as evident in my videos) — but for now do you know the best way to promote an action-packed techno-thriller?

–Dee

You’re asking about “how”– stock footage and actors are two possibilities among an infinite number of ways  … Read the rest

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