Tutorial Review: “Working with Non Actors”

Low-budget filmmakers often must work with non actors. This can creator directing challenges. Left to their own devices, untrained actors generally will not give polished performances. But as filmmaker Darious Britt explains, a few strategies can enable novices to shine. In his idea-packed three-minute tutorial, Darious gives authentic advice on such issues as casting, communicating,…

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Four Secrets of Online Casting

If you want to make a good movie, one thing is certain: the gear won’t stand in your way. Smartphones and related low-cost equipment come close to equaling the tools used in big budget productions. The real challenges are creative. Of these, the one most likely to sink a project is casting. No amount of…

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