Acting!

 Good Afternoon diary, 

Today I just wanted to talk about acting. Today I helped a classmate Nathanial in his film and it was kind of hard. I don't usually talk in my films or videos but reading and memorizing off of a script is hard. I'm very much aware of how there are 100's of takes that go into getting the right take that they need to get the scene just right but it's still very much daunting. With these thoughts in mind, I wanted to go into what I thought was important about acting in general.

Acting is a multifaceted art form that transcends the mere recitation of lines; it involves embodying a character's emotions, motivations, and essence as authentically as possible. To bring words on a script to life effectively, actors must delve deep into the minds of their characters, combining their portrayal with depth, nuance, and sincerity. By immersing themselves in the emotional landscape of the character, actors can create a compelling and relatable performance that resonates with audiences on a profound level.

Helping out Nathaniel with his project provided me with an idea of what goes into the collaborative nature filmmaking. Working together to create authentic performances highlighted the importance of genuine connection and shared vision among all involved in the production process. Through working with him, I learned the significance of authenticity in performances and how it contributes to the overall impact and success of a project. The challenges faced during the project helped deepen my appreciation for the vision and discipline required in acting.

Acting serves as a journey of self-discovery and personal growth for a lot performers. You can see that by the variety of actors there are and all the different films they take part in. Acting not only improves skills but also deepens self-awareness and empathy. While navigating emotional challenges, connecting with audiences brings immense fulfillment. Evoking emotions and sparking reflection showcases acting's transformative impact.

All in all, actors do a lot to make our immersion in the movies spot on. They help the movie truly realize it's potential and most movies wouldn't able to be made because of it. Recently there have been actor and writer strikes in Hollywood and to that I have to say I hope they get what they deserve. After acting for just a small scene, I can already comfortably gauge how skillful you need to be to do this. Anyways, that's all the time we have. Until next time!