MK Lewis - Acting Classes

Two separate courses:

Film Tech I

Film Tech II




Why do stage actors have so much trouble working in film?
Because not only must they learn how to act for the camera,
they must also deal with:

•  Marks
•  Matching
•  Being Still
•  Reaction Shots
•  Close-Ups
•  Acting in Snippets
•  Moving for the Camera
   etc.

Unfortunately, too many actors seem to want "on-the-job training,"
And they're surprised when the director pulls his hair out as they 
blow take after take, and shocked to see how little of their work
winds up in the finished film (because their camera technique was
so poor the director had to "cut around" them).

FILM TECH I:
10 sessions

1. Monologue for Matching/Course Intro
2. Monologue for Marks
3. Awareness Exercise
4. Stillness Exercise
5. Moving for the Camera
6. Marks/Matching Scene
7. Matching/Continuity Monologue
8. Stillness Revisited
9. Final Scene For All Above (Shoot Only)
10. Final Scene Review

Note: there is no obligation to continue on to Film Tech II

If you're not proficient in camera technique, make your 
inevitable mistakes not on the job but in a class, far away
from industry eyes. If it's with us, you'll receive 10-18 weeks
(you may take either or both courses) of intensive on-camera training.
Then when you get on a set, you'll feel less pressure and be able to 
concentrate on your acting. You'll use the camera as a pro.
And more of your work will stay in the film.

FILM TECH II
10 Sessions

• 1. Basic Reaction Shots
• 2. Basic Snippet Acting
• 3. Scene for Both
• 4. Tricks for More Screen Time
• 5. Advanced Reaction Shot
• 6. Advanced Snippet Acting
• 7. The Long Reaction Shot I
• 8. The Long Reaction Shot II
• 9. Shooting of Scene for All
• 10. Review Scene

Be Clear: Your cold reading/interview technique will
determine if you get the job.
Your training as an actor will determine how well you do after
you get it.

But: Your Film Technique will determine:

a) If you keep the job.

b) If the director/producer hires you again.

c) How much of your performance winds up in the
    finished commercial, TV show or film.