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Acting for the camera The next class starts on Sunday, February 21
Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College Taught by Nils Osmar Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 2/21-3/7 Tuition: $110 (held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle)
In this class, we'll work through a number of exercises designed to get students more comfortable and familiar acting while a camera is rolling. We'll film an interview, a monologue, and some short scenes. You'll learn how to adjust your performance to changes in the camera situation, how to walk to a mark, where to look, where not to look, how to speak in a natural and relaxed way when the camera is rolling, and more. Whether you're a beginning actor thinking about a career in film or video, and wanting to see what it's like acting in this medium, an experienced stage actor wanting to make the transition to film, or a non-actor wanting to get more comfortable on camera, the class will help. This class is open to all age groups. (Note: if you have never acted before, you should take Beginning Acting before, or the same quarter as, this class)
People often ask what the difference is between this class and Let's Make a Movie. The answer is, Acting for the Camera is focused on individual training for actors, and teaches students a range of important skills related to acting when a camera is rolling. in Let's Make a Movie, the focus is on actually making a short film. We're rushing to meet a deadline (the film has to be finished by the last meeting) so there's not a lot of time for training for the actors. They may sound similar but are very different classes. If you're not sure which class to take, email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309 and we can help you figure it out. (See below for more courses that may be of interest to aspiring actors.)
See also: Let's Make a Movie See also: Documentary Filmmaking See also: It's time to write your Screenplay See also: Improv for beginners: Acting without scripts See also: Lighting for film and video See also: Boot camp for filmmakers: basic training See also: Beginning Acting More info about our FILM CLASSES More info about our ACTING CLASSES For a full list of upcoming classes, visit: Classesandworkshops.com
To sign up now for ACTING FOR THE CAMERA, call 206-420-1309 or click the Add to Cart button below. If you don't see a registration link, go to the Acting for the camera home page.
Student comments on Nils's acting classes:
I'd actually like to thank you. After taking your (Beginning Acting and Let's Make a Movie) classes last year, I now have had two acting gigs. One in a movie called Sideways Japan... it was a Fox production... and I was in a commercial in Hollywood, that was a Time Warner production. The reel we made was very useful helping me perform in front of camera and the fact the directors thought I was funny and comfortable in front of camera got me the gigs. So your class I did pick up some pointers and payed attention. Tell everyone to not give up and give it your all if you want to make it. It was a slow start, but now im living in la and loving it. Thanks again, your classes are good. -K. S., Hollywood
Nils Osmar created a safe atmosphere which enabled me to do things I'd never done before. He has a calm positive demeanor that is very supportive. The course was well structured with exercises that required participation and that were actually fun to do. - L.P.A, Seattle
Hey Nils, thanks for the class - had a really good time this quarter. I really came at the class from the direction of directing. I had successfully directed two plays back in Britain, but I always felt that I was on shaky ground when I tried to give advice to actors that went beyond "okay, say it louder this time". There's nothing that makes you feel a fraud quicker than standing up in front of lots of people who look to you for advice and not having any to give.
This class definately helped - as well as helping me to develop my own acting it helped me to appreciate how to develop that craft in others. I was suprised how much of a difference the warm up exercises (sound ball, name ball, even something as simple as yawning) made in my performance. I warn you that I plan to steal these techniques wholesale and use them in my own rehearsals.
I really enjoyed the improv element of the class - it always felt like just one step away from playing a childish game, which I always enjoy. It was also great to have a chance to work on a monologue with you, especially in front of a small, friendly audience. Your advice on the 'business' side of acting - headshots, auditioning, etc. - was also very useful.
Great class, Nils. The perfect way to break into acting, as well as being a really fun time.
Cheers, Mark (Seattle/London, England)
Hi Nils, I just wanted to thank you for a great class last night! Clearly, people were a little nervous about getting up to perform their monologues, but you have fostered a very supportive environment which makes it much easier to get up there. I think you did an excellent job at figuring out how to help each individual to take the next step with their piece, despite a wide range of skill levels. I'm looking forward to next week! - Marnie M. (Kirkland)
I really think you are a great instructor, and you seem to have a genuine interest in and enjoy helping people develop their skills (I hope it's not just your excellent acting ability . . . no, I know it isn't!) =) And it was fun
- Pritam (Seattle)
A week after your class (I) went to my very first audition! Talk about absolute terror. I did the same monologue I did in class, for ________. and guess what? I got offered not only one role, but two roles from two different directors, from that one petrified , shaking monologue. on my very first audition! I was shocked... anyway i took up one of the projects (two just seemed overwhelming), and the final shoot will likely be this monday. ...i couldn't have done it without your great class. thanks! -Randy T. (Seattle)
I loved the improv and the character work, and the short scenes, and the longer scenes we did at the end. It was all very well structured. I have to admit that I was concerned about memorizing, and worried that I would have trouble with the monologue. But the memorization techniques really helped... - Sarah B. (Seattle)
Your class was the highlight of my week for the whole quarter. It was really relaxing and fun. - Kelly J. (Seattle)
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Frequently asked questions: Are the classes sponsored by a school? They're sponsored by two programs: the Experimental College, a non-credit program of the University of Washington's ASUW, and the Wonder School of the Arts, an independent arts school established in 1996. (You do NOT have to be a UW student to sign up.)
Do you have to be a UW student to sign up? No, they're non-credit classes for personal enrichment, open to both University of Washington students and the general public.
Where are the classes held? Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Driving directions will be emailed to you when you sign up.
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Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309