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I hope that you found this presentation useful. Below are the links to the slides as well as to many of the resources that I mentioned during the course. If you have any questions about the material, or if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. There is a form at the bottom of this page where you can submit questions. Or if you want to email me directly, you can reach me at javier@castillols.com

PREPARATION

1) Make sure your equipment is quality and up-to-date

2) Have several back-up plans

3)Master the tools of the trade

4) Know what’s in your frame at all times

5) Get dressed for work!

6) Quiet on the set: Eliminate External noises and notifications

7) Make sure you have a closed set

8) Remember the close-up shot

performance

1) interpreting is a performance art…. but you are not the star!

Be true to the speakers’ unique voice - Tom Cruise v. Meryl Streep/Daniel Day-Lewis

2) Learn the lines

Do your research

3) Take care of your voice

Warm-up

4) Take control of your voice

Practice diction, modulation, intonation and inflection

5) Practice transmitting emotion

6) Remain cool under pressure

7) Always keep your audience in mind

8) Take care of your fellow players

links and resources

Vocal + Warmup Exercises

If you have questions about the course, you can submit them here.