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[mobilemoviemaking]

Tip #140: HAVE YOUR CHARACTER LOOK OFF FRAME. When the director calls “action,” that doesn’t necessarily mean the actor will do something big like riding a horse or diving off a cliff. Memorable acting often involves extremely subtle gestures. A classic example is when the subject of the shot looks off frame. This gesture draws in the audience, making them want to see what the character sees. Unlike delivering dialogue or performing an acrobatic trick, eye acting is something that novice actors can handle to great effect. The images here are from “Run,” a 60-second sci fi action thriller directed by Brian Vowles. “Run” was chosen as a Mobile Movie of the Week. You can see it at MobileMovieMaking Magazine. #mobilemoviemakingtips #movieacting #directing #moviedirecting #eyeacting #sciencefiction https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZvPrlB3kL/?igshid=17riyqdrubqk0

[mobilemoviemaking]

MobileMovieMaking Tip #29: SHOOT FROM BEHIND. Because the face is so expressive, throughout history theatrical directors had actors turned toward the audience, usually at a slight angle. It was revolutionary when, in the 19th century, French directors in the naturalist movement, occasionally had actors face away from the front of the stage. Following that innovation, modern moviemakers frequently film from behind—almost as if stalking. The approach allows viewers to see what the characters are seeing. You’ll see behind-the-back shots not only in dramas, but also in documentaries, travelogues, and sports videos. The frame here is from Steven Soderbergh’s iPhone- shot feature “High Flying Bird,” exhibited on Netflix. #mobilemoviemakingtips #shootingfrombehind #stevensoderbergh #moviedirecting #netflix #highflyingbird https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAFX8qA-0a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4xuyoizipkna

[ariohelmy]

I have four nephews... each does what does. This is a pic of my movie director nephew. #shooting #moviedirecting (at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)