6 Lies you are told on Film Acting to make you Fail

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The lies and truth of acting in films
The lies and truth of acting in films


The lies 


1. You should have a close relative in the cine industry or to know the right people


This may be sort of true, but not necessary.
So, what�s the key?

Networking and public relation skills!

You can learn the skill of networking the same way you can learn anything else The saying should be, �you have to meet and make sure the right people get to know you.�

Just start visiting production houses, producers, directors and casting directors, TV channels and other important people. Yes, it�s a hard work and got to have a thick skin to face refusals. Have website, show-reel or a 2 minute monologue and promote aggressively online and on social media.

2. Getting trained by an acting school with a big name behind is necessary


This is not true. There are many successful actors without any formal training from a big name school. I personally know actors who are a passionate reader of this blog who practiced with their friends and now are on TV serials and films. 
However, this is not to undermine the importance of learning the acting craft professionally in a good school.
Perhaps for beginners, it would be better to engage a private acting coach who either works on one on one basis or have a small group of 2 or 3 students only. This way you may get personal attention in a COST EFFECTIVE WAY  compared to an expensive school with a large group.


3. The director is there to help you act on the set


No way. He/she is there to take care manage numerous activities of a shoot under terrible time constraints. He/she is there to supervise the story and photography. On the focused platform, directors are there to capture their vision, but the reality is that nine times out of 10 they have nothing to say that will be of any real help to your performance. They may be inclined to hold your hand or praise you, if you still have such needs, but they will not like it. They are too busy for your needs. Come to set with a polished performance ready to roll. If directors have time (or the ability) to direct actors, then that is just a bonus for you.

4. Just ignore the camera. Let it find you


Wrong. For example, you can move freely the way you want in a wide shot or use exaggerated gestures or facial expressions and look wherever you want in a close shot!
Remember, a camera has limitations of width and has a fixed path length,  especially in a mid shot or in a close up. Secondly, it can catch and will magnify most subtle movements, emotions, expressions and your look. If you ignore the camera, this could be tricky and it usually costs, additional screen time and retakes which nobody likes.
I always suggest to locate the camera the moment you are ready for a shot and play for the camera apart from moving into a character.
Therefore, learning acting for a camera is of paramount importance if want to get roles in films, TV serials or commercial ads.

5.  You should speak softly on camera 


You should speak exactly in the way that you would, so that the person in front of you can hear you correctly. This means no mumbling, proper diction, and volume. You will not need to go as far as you do in theater (loudness and clarity of voice and gestures); only speak as much as you would in an actual conversation. Do as you would in reality. Don�t be too cool or deep or project in a subtle voice. Most movie stars clearly understand this and they use their own voices and dialect unless the a particular role demands differ.

6. The theater is a strong foundation for film acting


A film actor should get on the fast track. In today�s youth-driven, highly competitive market with thousands of struggling actors, you should come to Mumbai and get into a school which has great on-camera class. Or join a good professional acting coach who had been a good film / TV actor in the past. Once you have a name in the film, you can get a good role in a play / theater.

4 Best Tips to Play Strong Emotions Quickly for Success

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Bringing strong emotions quickly
Bringing strong emotions quickly

Secret of How to Play Strong Emotions Quickly for Winning Auditions | On a Set 


Sometimes you need to cry, be angry, be threatening, or play a powerful villain and that too, quickly as in auditions or on a set due to time constraint.
If you are not an experienced actor or are uncomfortable showing strong emotions in real life, you may feel uneasy acting with the kind of power or intensity called for in emotional scenes.

The basic approach


Perhaps you are afraid to get out of control, but the willingness to lose control will actually allow you to be more in control of the scene. When you lose control, you find freedom. You start to get lost in the character and their reality. Once you get out of your own thoughts (and your own mental blocks) and get into the body and the thoughts of the character, you begin to operate from inside which is connected to the emotions of the character.
I suggest these tips for beginners, based on the successes of very experienced actors. I use it in classes (kids, too) These tips work fast.


The Master Key


The most important for an actor to play strong emotions is a highly developed power of imagination to see and feel as a character a strong emotional situation. Develop it by practice. Take help from your acting coach.

Before the audition or a shot


Sometimes when you find difficult to bring strong emotions quickly (especially if you are a beginner) and are short of time, using your body as a whole, individual body parts like face, hands and gestures to bring emotions triggering from outside to inside may be the answer to a tricky situation. This is my experience and personal opinion though may not be in line of �Method Acting�.


Just physicalize


Pump yourself up to get your blood surging... big time. You are trying to get yourself into the exact physical state that you are in when you actually feel the emotion in your own life.

1. Anger


Do pushups or agitate you. I, personally, stomp around, pound my fists and yell and curse to pump my emotions up to get angry. Gets your adrenaline pulsing through your body any way you can. No one cares that you are doing this. They know you need to push your buttons for an emotional scene and are thrilled you can do it quickly so they can get the shot.


2. Crying with tears


Slump or hold onto your body in a defeated or protective way. Perhaps even collapse a bit. I suggest audible breathing as if you can�t catch your breath. Make the ugly sounds you make when you cry. Let your voice be ugly and broken. Let your face become ugly. Be willing to be unattractive.
(Make sure you watch the accompanying video to see how insane I actually get!)

3. Passion 


(A state or outburst of strong emotion)
Generating a strong emotion could be applicable to many situations, when you speak passionately about something. These are great in improvisations, for building characters quickly, and for strong emotions.
For example intense love, desire, longing, frenzy, hero worship, craze, obsession etc. 

Intense Love or sex

To express a strong emotion of love, visualize someone you love deeply and replace your scene co actor with this person you love so deeply and practice your dialogs. Try to make your voice husky and breathless.

For anger

Pick up what your character in the script hates most and do a few minutes� worth of a wild, passionate, angry outburst about it. Pick what is really irritating your character in the scene or the straw that broke the camel�s back that set you off. What drives you crazy? Get madder and madder as you go. Get insane!

For tears

Choose what you fear, what broke your heart, or whatever situation in the actual scene is making you sad and just rant. Get more and more upset as you go until you are sobbing. This will help you to find the buttons to push when you need to call upon those tears again.

4. Scream


This works especially well if you are playing an extremely angry or powerful villain. Just scream bloody murder. Often, if I am taping someone for an audition, I will have them scream and go right into the scene and I just edit out the scream.
For tears, this will get you so out of control that it is easy to break into tears very quickly. Just keep screaming until you are totally broken.

Now go go go forth and freak out! 

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Learn 6 Ways of Smart Actors to Market Career FREE

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A cut-throat competition in actor's market for Bollywood and TV serials
A cut-throat competition in actor's market for Bollywood and TV serials

How to Market yourself as an actor FREE
How to Market yourself as an actor FREE


Yes, they are Smart and Successful Actors! Why? 


A. Because they listened 
B. They focused on a single factor; "how to get chances" rather than dreaming foolishly to be an actor and running from pillar to post without a solid strategy
C. They realized apart from an excellence in acting craft,  the success of this factor depends on their marketing strategies and promotion being acting a "Business"
D. They knew they didn't have lots of money and time enough and wait till eternity.

To be an actor is a business and any actor who doesn't realize this, irrespective of an excellence in the acting craft, will surely fail!

So, smart actors, when think about marketing, they usually see a most important sign 

Rupee sign
Or rather how to save it!

Sure, an essential tool like your headshots can be expensive, but once you have them, there�s plenty of ways to improve your actor marketing without spending a dime.
Actor marketing is defining who you are, building relationships with people interested in you, and convincing them you are the one they need.
If you�re dreaming and desperately want to be a Bollywood or a TV serial actor, and short of money, here are some inexpensive ways you can work on your actor marketing!

1. Be sure your portfolio photos are working for you, not against you.
Cost: Rs.0 to Rs. 5000 for 10


Many of aspiring actors spend a lot of money on headshots (Portfolio) where unfortunately though they look glamorous but not what truly they are. The result is obvious- they are selected for an initial audition based on the headshot, they are rejected because when they enter into the audition room, the casting director finds a different person than what he/she had seen in the photograph. It may be your face, hair style, profile, looks which probably had been altered in your headshot by a photographer to give you a glamorous look. The cost of such portfolio could be around Rs. 10,000. This is a waste of your money and definitely works against you
The solution: Get your pictures clicked to look what you exactly are-neat and simple and of good quality. Don�t give a shock to a casting director by looking different than your headshots. You even use your own cell phone which has a good camera.
Choosing your best looking shot is great if you want to get a date but, if you want to get a role in a film, choose a shot that reflects the roles you�re most castable as.


2.  Your r�sum� (Online and others)
Cost: Rs.0


Your r�sum� works for you to show people whether you have experience, do you have other talents like swimming, dancing, singing, martial arts, languages, accents etc. and whether you will fit into to be auditioned role.If your r�sum� looks sloppy and unprofessionalso do you! Check for typing errors, have a friend proofread it for you! Be sure to update your hard copy for auditions, the PDF on your website, and any casting sites you�re on!

3. Start a website!
Cost: Rs.0


Actors need a website that shows their marketing materials and links to all of their social media accounts. Don�t put off building your website because you can�t afford one.

You can set up a free on the following sites right NOW:



4. Market and promote yourself on social media accounts.
Cost: Rs.0


Do you have social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, about.me  and looks professional?
Do they feature one headshot you chose to consistently promote your brand across platforms?
Do you have professional social media headers?
A compelling bio with keywords?
These things cost nothing and are necessary to effectively use social media to advance your career.
(Warning for Facebook: Don�t get fooled by �likes� by your friends. They are not casting people. You may get wrong signals and may get addicted to wasting your precious time on chatting and get foolishly self-elated. Instead a "profile", start a business �page�)


5. Build and Track your relationships.
Cost: Rs.0 (Except travel)


Remember, marketing is about building and nurturing relationships!

  • Identifying production houses, TV channels like sonny, star plus, casting directors, cinematographers and others related to the industry and running after them to submit your resume and headshots is a MUST. Read relevant posts on this subject from this blog
  • A follow up with a thank you mail, card, birthday or anniversary wish is always welcomed and help people to remember you among the countless crowd of aspiring actors. For email, it�s necessary that your email page is properly designed with your headshot and a great header which should remain constant.  You don�t need relationships with thousands of people for your career take off. Focus your marketing efforts of these people!


6. Expand your network of contacts.
Cost: Rs.0


Get off the couch or gossip corner and find a group of actor�s, casting directors, director�s hang out places in Mumbai or in your town and gate crash to network with! Become extrovert and aggressive if you want to be an actor! Read this post at: hangout places in Mumbai
Do you require lots of money for the above? NO
So, that money is no longer an excuse, get started!

Still confused?


(Author; Had been a marketing wizard for 30 years apart from an award winning actor, an acting coach and a short film maker)
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Why "Continuity" is No 1 Acting for Camera Learning Skill

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Mira Nair directs an actor in a scene
Mira Nair directs an actor in a scene pointing a mismatch

Unlike in Theater Learning �Continuity� is Must in Acting for Camera 


When shooting on set, do you ever wonder what the editor needs to keep you in the film? Or if you are unintentionally causing problems for the director or for an editor? You�re not alone.

Who is an editor?


Film editing is part of the creative post-production process of filmmaking in which an editor selects shots and puts them in an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent sequence. Film editing is often referred to as the "invisible art" because when it is well-practiced by an editor, the viewer can become so engaged that he or she is not even aware of the editor's work. Thus an editor�s work becomes a key factor in a film�s success.

What�s the difference between a SHOT and a TAKE?


SHOT
The section of unedited film from the time the camera starts to the time it stops.

TAKE 
In cinematography, a take refers to each filmed "version" of a particular shot. �Takes� of each shot are generally numbered starting with "take one" and the number of each successive take is increased (with the director calling for "take two" or "take eighteen") until the filming of the shot is completed
From an editor�s viewpoint, one of the most important technical skills for an actor to master is continuity.

Irrelevant in theater, but critical to on-camera acting, continuity means performing the same physical actions identically in every take. This may happen when multiple takes are taken (filmed) of the same shot. For example: It�s which point in the dialogue you turn around to face someone, which hand you use to pass your scene partner a folder, when you lean back in your chair or touch your face.
Continuity is when you move, how you move, when you stop moving, and matching that action in every take.

If you reached for your water before saying, Bahut pyas lagi hai (�I�m thirsty�) in �take one�, then you have to match this movement and action in every other take for a shot. You must always do it in the same order because an editor is editing the scene together using multiple angles and takes, and the action in all of them needs to match. You can�t change the sequence of events in �take three� by reaching for the water after saying, Bahut pyas lagi haiThat�s not going to cut together with your other "takes" or your scene partner�s "takes". The other actors are reacting to your actions, so if you move at the wrong time, their eyes will be looking in the wrong place. It�s extremely important to be consistent and doing the same and same, whether the camera is on you or on someone else. Then an editor always has the option to keep your good work in the scene.

Sometimes it�s human not to notice mismatching movements and actors are no different, so editors work hard to avoid them. The directors or editors don�t want the audience to become distracted by an actor�s wrong movement or looks. For the illusion of a film�s fictional world, you need to maintain continuity.

Here�s an example of bad continuity

Two characters are talking at a diner. The Drinker has a coffee cup in his left hand. In his coverage, he says his line and then drinks the coffee. But what if he doesn�t maintain continuity when the camera moves behind him to get coverage of the Listener?

Correct continuity:

The correct continuity by an actor while filming
 The correct continuity by an actor while filming. See the arrow on the right holding cup in his left hand in both the pictures (Picture courtesy http://www.backstage.com)


Incorrect continuity:

The incorrect continuity by an actor while filming
The incorrect continuity by an actor. On the left, holding  the cup in his left hand Now, see the arrow on the right where the man is holding the cup in his right hand (Picture courtesy http://www.backstage.com)


See how his coffee cup jumped his own hands? So did the audience.
The woman performed exceptionally well in this shot, but for a bungling of a mismatch by her co-star Therefore hoping that she would perform well again, the director had to go for another �take� to correct the mismatch in �continuity�. Unfortunately, the female actor in the next �take� didn�t do that well.

An editor speaks:

"I want to cut every scene for the best performances, but when there are continuity problems, I�ll have to use inferior takes just to hide the physical mismatch. So your worst performance might wind up on screen because that was the only "take" where continuity matched. Or I might have to cut away from you entirely until the mismatching action is over. That�s how you end up on the cutting room floor".

Now, is it clear to you how important is �continuity� for an actor?


Criticism


Some actors complain that continuity is a too rigid thing; that it prevents them from being in a character�s moment and thus produces an unreal performance. �I can�t be in the character if I�m worrying about whether my glass is up or down!�


My answer


It is simply that you have to learn this skill and make it part of your acting craft. If you give the most incredible performance, but your continuity is a disaster, an editor probably can�t use it. So the performance will be useless after all. Keeping your continuity consistent lets the audience focus on the important things.
The greatest actors have the ability to portray rich emotional moments on demand, but even in the midst of those moments, there�s a still a part of their brain that can focus on technical things like continuity without diminishing their emotional performance. The examples of such Bollywood actors are many. I find that truly incredible.

How to learn continuity?



  1. Be aware of what you are doing in each �take�
  2. Keep a small diary with you and as you sit down (If possible), note down every movement, gestures, looks etc. If there is an immediate next take with no time to sit, run in your mind what you did earlier.
  3. However, remain in the character. Don�t chat with co-stars in between a take or a shot or till it�s a � pack up� or �wrap up� call
  4. Practice continuously �switch on and off�� between a �character� and �yourself� becoming aware of the technical requirements of an acting for camera. 
  5. Remember, it's a balance between your mind and imagination


I�m confident you can learn this too.
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4 Red Flag Warning in Selecting Acting Schools

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Red flag warning issued for acting schools


Choosing to engage in a relationship with an acting class/coach is like dating a girl or a boy. You�re entering into a potential long-term (few months to years) relationship that must be mutually beneficial, healthy, and free of mental and emotional trauma.
The No. 1 factor when considering joining is the results of a school / coach's work: launched careers (even in short films), helping in booking roles etc.
The following are basic assessments I encourage all actors to employ when selecting an acting class.


Red flag while selecting an acting school

Red Flag #1


Too many students

In addition to the teacher not know about you like your strengths, weaknesses and even not remembering your name, you will be lost in a group of students, forced to work with a scene partner, either for better or too poor compared to you, and may only be able to practice scenes or emotions  once every 2 or 3 weeks... if you�re lucky! I describe my classes as �private coaching in a class setting.� Because our classes are small either one on one or in a small group of or 2 or 3 students.
I would recommend an acting school with a class of not more than 7 to 10 students


Red flag while selecting an acting school

Red Flag #2


Teachers who hate some actors in a class

Unfortunately, I see many actors who arrive at my private coaching program very damaged. They have been completely flattened by a sarcastic teacher/class who due to some whimsical reasons hates them. They may not be abusive, but behave negatively with a particular student.

How to spot such demotivating teachers? 


  • These teachers who bully or are sarcastic to the students; allow ask some of their favorite students to directly comment on the performance of others actors they don�t like (may be due his/ her face, language or accent, body language etc.) or require more time to learn an emotion/ attitude. I remember one of my coaching students telling me that her teacher uses to ridicule her because she was poor in English. She got terribly upset as the teacher deliberately will encourage other students in a session to comment on her performance or talk to her in English, embarrassing her as she could not reply in a fluent English back.
  • A good practice to be followed by a teacher in a class should be that all comments from students should be directed to the teacher only, as actors should never criticize their fellow actors, both in a class or even on a film set.



Red flag while selecting an acting school

Red Flag # 3.


Whether you have learned or not, there is no time for training individually.

Suppose an actor can�t display a particular emotion or attitude like crying or laughing instantly or failing to develop �improvisation� in a scene, they don�t wait for you. Why? The reason is simple-how can they hold a class of 20 for maybe an hour or more only because of you? They don�t.
This is a no-win situation for you as an actor. The biggest problem with these types of teachers is that though many of them are good there are limitations of time and may be their own reasons as a paid employee of a school with a fixed syllabus which defeats the basic objective of an acting class.
The �acting� is a delicate art and a fine craft. It cannot be taught as a subject of chemistry or history to 40 to 50 students with few practical in a lab.
However, few lucky ones who get attention and favor may be because of �like� grab more benefit in a class though large. Thus, all craft development gets cast aside and the entire class�s focus diverts and revolves around fun and networking with co-actors.
This is a major red flag.


Red flag while selecting an acting school

Red Flag #4: 


No results in sight.

Unfortunately, due to time constraints and fixed schedules of the subsequent classes, post training help is limited.
After training is over, most of the students do not know what to do, where to, whom to meet and how they can get roles in films, TV seials, commercial ads and print. Even in a class, sufficient time may not be devoted to how to be successful in auditions. This may not be deliberate or due to neglect, but again, may be due to time factor as a major time may be devoted for like �acting techniques�, �improvisation� and � scene enacting�
However, from an aspiring actor�s point of view who has paid a fee of few Lakhs of rupees, it may be a frustrating experience of not getting a job and to get lost in this ruthless cine industry after passing out a successful training.

How to find the red signals?


Before you decide to join an acting school or an acting coach, visit personally and find out: 

  • Who are the teachers?
  • Are they actors, directors, or from other cine stream?  What is their background-pictures released, work done etc. (Some of the existing actors may be teachers who join acting classes as teachers due to financial reasons, but are they good teachers?)
  • Check their references on the internet
  • What is the duration of each class eg 60 minutes or more or less?
  • How many students are in each batch?
  • Names and details (contact no, address, email) of the ex-students who got a break in films, TV serials or in commercial ads? You must make an extra-ordinary effort to contact them and seek their opinion.
  • Also, try to contact other ex-students randomly on the phone even if they didn�t book any roles to seek their opinion of their school
  • Remember, listen but do not believe what they say. Some of their talks may be their marketing gimmick.
  • Does a school accept a fee in installments? If yes, then be cautious. Sometimes, their main objective may be financial benefits rather than an excellence in quality of training and would welcome students by paying full fees or a part of a total fee.
  • Finally, most important-don�t fall to big industry names behind a school. The big names behind running a school seldom get sufficient time to devote to teaching to students and usually have employee teachers to do the job and big name, job get confined to �inauguration�, once a while 'pep-up' talks and prize/ certificate distribution ceremonies.

Just check the above red flags and points before you decide. Also, if already joined, never walk into a class with your tail tucked between your legs. Don�t be afraid to ask for results. It�s your right and responsibility. Raise your hand and inquire what sort of roles his/her students have acquired of late, or in the last year. Any reputable teacher or a school should be able to handle this question with aplomb and with hard numbers.
Acting class is also about creating offering predictable results for their students. Defensive or vague answers should give you a glimpse into this person�s or school�s soul. No reputable teacher/ coach or a school should feel good about taking hard-earned money from aspiring actors unless he/she knew they were getting the best guns they need to fight forward in their careers.

Special author's note:

However, please note that there are exceptions to what I have mentioned above. Some of the schools in Mumbai at least, are really good and their efforts in developing students into a good actor are commendable, indeed! There are teachers in these schools who truly love teaching and can�t help but inspire their students with their own energy and passion. This is a true spirit. Teachers and coaches should be pushing their students forward with respect and helping them succeed along their career path. Encouraged by




How to Act for Camera Nobody Tells You About

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 How to Act for Camera


I�ll bet most of you as actors out there are actual human beings. And most people think that the easiest thing in the world is to just be just memorize lines and play the character when the camera comes on. Wrong! I find that most people have the toughest problem, not with the techniques, but with just looking and feeling like an actual living, breathing human being once the camera is running. And, let�s face it, a good acting scene should never look like a good acting scene. It should look like "a reality show" that is so natural and real that we forget it is an acting scene.

Here are the top five tips I use in my classes now to get students to feel and look like real human beings in a scene:

1. Start by relaxing and your body to "just let go.� 


You need to get out of your mind and nervousness and focus on your body. It�s important to physically loosen your body and to unfreeze it so that natural life energy and subconscious reactions are set free to happen.

A simple relaxation technique of breathing 

Easy steps
While sitting on a chair

A. Step 1
Position:
-One hand on chest
-The other hand on stomach

B. Steps 2

  • Exhale fully emptying your lungs
  • Inhale deeply, pressing your stomach slightly. No pressing of your chest with the other hand.
  • Hold your breath for 5 to 7 seconds and while you are holding your breath.
  • Auto suggest silently to you, like-�I�ll be relaxed�, �I�ll feel good�, I�ll give a great audition�, �I�ll give good performance��
  • Exhale very slowly in 7 to 10 seconds, releasing the pressure of your hand, the one which is on the stomach and pressing your chest slightly with the hand which is on the chest
  • Repeat this exercise 10 times or till you can continue, depending upon time available with you in an audition room or the set before the shoot.

Finally, auto suggest yourself- �I�m feeling relaxed. Really good. Yes, I�m ready to go��


2. Free yourself as though you are alone and no one is watching you. 


Create a wall in front of you and block everything-casting director, assistants, camera, reader (who reads the other part of your co-actor). Set yourself free. Based on the analysis of the script and the character you are portraying, do the things you would do if you were alone.   For example-scratch, get the hair out of your face. Be creative and set free natural nuances to happen so that you are working as a real �living human being�. Allow yourself to feel ugly, imperfect, even boring. Everyone actually looks better in a relaxed mode, as your face and body gets a beautiful, natural glow and flow. It will look like you are doing nothing, but remember, tiny nuances by you looks great in the camera.

3. Give yourself something to do! 


Anything that is real looks amazing on camera. So really read the book; really listen to the other person; really try to get the piece of lint off of your clothes; really give a soft smile; adjust your clothes. Really observe the other person in the scene. Feel the breeze on your face. Clean your finger nails. Touch someone with love. Stare so hard into the eyes.

4. Eyelines


Why an actor should care about Eyeline?
An actor should care about Eyelines because where and how an actor looks on screen gives viewers information about his character.
Though basically "Eyelines" is a subject of film making, direction and cinematography as to where to place the camera, especially in 2 shot filming, it could be a great opportunity for actors to showcase their talents through eye expressions
In a cine industry of Bollywood or TV serial market in India, where there is a cut throat competition,
it's  absolutely essential for actors how to position themselves suitably in a shot or at the audition to give a memorable performance.
There will be a separate post in detail on how actors should use their eyeline for the camera

5. Use props


It may be a Rs 20 ring you are giving to your love, but feeling that it�s a diamond ring and so should be felt by her. Sipping a coke, but feeling it�s a great scotch in a finest cut glass.
Feeling and just  feeling. A camera loves,  "feelings"! Yes, that�s the way you should use your props
(Prop: A property, commonly shortened to prop (plural: props), is an object used on stage or on screen by actors during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a film set like pan, umbrella, coffee mug or anything but not a scenery, costumes and electrical equipment etc.)
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Bigg Boss 9: Gizele Thakral Is Out – Here Are 6 Things She Said Moments After Her Eviction!

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Gizele Thakral had gone into the Bigg Supervisor 9 house as a Special case Passage only a couple of weeks prior, yet the angel has been removed.

Here are 10 things she said minutes after her disposal:

1. On how she's inclination…

The experience was astounding. I would need to stay there all the more, so clearly I am disillusioned.

2. On why she supposes she got wiped out…

Individuals don't have any acquaintance with me. Along these lines, for a newcomer who appears as though me on the grounds that my look is extremely silly. I have enormous lips… for typical individuals to acknowledge that sort of face is somewhat troublesome on the grounds that individuals at first imagine that I am a b***h. Perhaps, to know me and to understand that I am a decent young lady, individuals need time. Additionally, I am not an ass-licker.

3. On Nora Fatehi…

Nora is extremely shrewd. She was clear that she would take part in an extramarital entanglements with either Rishabh Sinha or Ruler Narula. That was her technique, and I am not care for that. I am not a fake individual.

4. On Mandana Karimi…

Mandana was precisely the same what we saw from outside. She is not fake. We had an expert relationship furthermore did a motion picture together however we didn't hang out. She helped me when I got harmed along these lines, that moved me. It made me act like a shield to her after that. I thought some way or another she was the objective.

5. On her motion picture Kya Kool Hain Murmur 3…

When I turned out and saw the motion picture's trailer, I got truly cheerful. I trust the group of onlookers acknowledges me. I know it's a sex comic drama, yet I have given my 100 percent.

6. On Salman Khan…

I need to work with Salman too. In the wake of meeting him, I sort of respect the way he is. He is similar to a heavenly attendant. He would come each Saturday (on the appear) and deal with our disparities. I would love to work with him regardless of the possibility that it's only a s

EXCLUSIVE: “Actually Ranbir & Ranveer Get More Annoyed Than Me!” – Deepika Padukone

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It's been years since Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone separated. Them two are in exceptionally glad commited connections at this time, yet the two are as yet answering inquiries regarding one another and the comparison they share. So when I met Deepika as of late for a meeting, I needed to make an essential inquiry:

Let me know honestly – how irritated do you truly get when you continually get the Ranbir Kapoor versus Ranveer Singh vibe of inquiries from columnists?

She said:

Really they get more irritated than I do. I could sense their responses… in light of the fact that first I was advancing a film with Ranbir and afterward one with Ranveer… So they had a few responses. In any case, I think for the three of us, it truly doesn't make a difference. In any case, I figure examinations, I don't know for what reason, are sure to happen… which we get it. That is to say, it's fine. It's not something we fanatically c

Wow! Check Out Salman Khan’s Massive Three-Tier 50th Birthday Cake!

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Salman Khan's birthday festivities have genuinely been excellent. In any case, would we be able to pause a minute to value the huge cake from his gathering?

It's a chocolate cake as three gigantic shapes stacked slantingly. The primary solid shape has a photo of one of bhai's most cherished pooches Veer, who passed away this year. The second shape has Being Salman composed on it in the same text style as Being Human and the last 3D shape is loaded with photographs of Salman with close family and companions!

Texting Alert! Kim Kardashian Releases Her Own Emojis

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Kim Kardashian has recently propelled her own particular arrangement of emojis!

The emojis are accessible on Kim's official KIMOJI application, which offers more than 250 selective emoji and sticker plans for informing applications, including iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Ambassador.

Kim said in an announcement, "I am so amped up for the dispatch of my Kimojis!!! They've been just about two years really taking shape, and they're at last here! My sisters and I are as of now messaging with them and they're SO fun! Download them in the Apple Application Store now!!"

Khloรฉ and Lamar Are Still Married… and She's Making His Medical Decisions

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Lamar Odom's wife Khloรฉ Kardashian is settling on therapeutic choices for his sake, reports TMZ.

They marked their last separate docs in July, yet it turns out the previous couple is lawfully still hitched because of an overabundance in family court.

Khloรฉ and her family hurried to be close by when they heard the news that he was discovered oblivious in a house of ill-repute in Nevada.

Odom is currently at Dawn Healing facility in Las Vegas, where he is doing combating for his lif

Jennifer Lawrence Drinking Binges Blamed on Amy Schumer: ‘Trainwreck’ Star Bad Influence On JLaw?

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Following the time when Jennifer Lawrence began sticking around with Amy Schumer, has she been hitting the container significantly more than ordinary. Jennifer is simply having a decent time with her new companion however is Amy an awful impact on the A-lister?

Lawrence has conceded as of late to drinking so much that she became ill and now her companions apparently need Jen to enjoy a reprieve from Amy before she transforms a late dash of drinking and celebrating into a much more concerning issue.

Jennifer and Amy got to be moment companions after Jen went all superfan and messaged the comic about the amount she adored the motion picture Trainwreck. Presently Lawrence and Schumer are getting to know each other. The BFFs are notwithstanding composing a screenplay together and have purportedly reinforced over alcohol.

A fresh out of the box new National Enquirer report asserts that Jennifer's camp is beginning to get worried that she may require help after the Oscar victor as of late admitted to episodes of hitting the bottle hard. Jennifer has even discussed hurling at an Oscars after-gathering tossed by Madonna in 2014.

Amid a visit to The Late Appear With Stephen Colbert a couple of weeks back, JLaw conceded, "I'm a puker. I'm a big deal puker." Evidently not simply liquor will set off the star's delicate stomach however that doesn't stop those near Lawrence from agonizing over her late craving to party.

"Jen's companions are concerned her drinking and celebrating have become insane," reported a National Enquirer insider. "Nobody supposes it's a fortuitous event that Jen's crazy conduct inclined up after she and Amy began palling around."

Jennifer Lawrence conceded in an Additional meeting about her Brilliant Globes designation that she was wanting to get smashed amid the appear. Lawrence discussed how she needed Amy Schumer and Brie Larson at her table.

At that point Jennifer kidded about needing a 'pina colada tap" so she and her companions could get tipsy amid the service.

Amy Schumer is known for celebrating hard. The exceptional comic discusses overwhelming drinking and recreational medication use in her schedules. Its a well known fact that Schumer can get really wild. JLaw's buddies are purportedly anxious that wild streak is rubbing off on their companion and that it may affect her vocation.

The business insider says those nearest to Jennifer are trusting she'll quit sticking around with Schumer constantly.

Robert Pattinson Urged To Dump FKA Twigs, Reunite With Kristen Stewart?

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Robert Pattinson is being asked to dump FKA Twigs and cross out his wedding. In the wake of trusting to companions that he truly misses Kristen Stewart, Pattinson is being pushed to call of his wedding and rejoin with his Nightfall co-star.

In the wake of pushing back wedding arranges with FKA Twigs as of late, numerous hypothesized regarding why Pattinson may be putting off marriage with the English vocalist. The Global Business Times reported that the explanation behind the deferred wedding day may need to do with the way that Robert Pattinson isn't certain he even needs to wed Twigs.

Pattinson supposedly has been griping to companions that he truly misses Kristen Stewart. In spite of all the hurt after Kristen went behind his back with Snow White and the Huntsmen chief Rupert Sanders, Pattinson still hasn't gotten over the genuine adoration for his life. Robert misses all the fun and wild times he had with Stewart and is beginning to think he committed an error in abandoning her.

FKA Twigs is not at all like Kristen, making Robert miss his well known ex considerably more. Loot consented to wed Twigs in an extensive wedding notwithstanding that not by any stretch of the imagination being what he needs. "Indeed, even he was not feeling incredible with her arrangements for a stupendous wedding yet to spare his relationship he concurred with her," a hotspot for IB Times claims.

Obviously, Robert Pattinson's companions aren't excessively attached to FKA either and are a colossal motivation behind why he's considering canceling the wedding. Burglarize's companions purportedly think FKA Twigs is utilizing him for acclaim and cash. They don't need Pattinson getting hurt so they need the on-screen character to dump Twigs now and let the vocalist win her own specific manner. FKA as of now has profited from dating Pattinson afterall. Presently the world knows who she is and that wasn't the situation before the relationship.

Robsten fans are trusting this is all genuine. There are a great deal of diehard Dusk fans that would do anything for a Robert Pattinson get-together with Kristen Stewart. Obviously, nobody has tried to get some information about her sentiments. Kristen as of late alluded to herself as androgynous yet her late sentimental pairings have all been with ladies.

Diane Kruger Reunites With Joshua Jackson: Norman Reedus Heartbroken After One-Night Fling?

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Did Diane Kruger rejoin with Joshua Jackson after a brief split? Is Norman Reedus sorrowful following an one-night fling with the model-on-screen character? Reedus and Kruger were as of late seen out on the town together at a bar in New York City.

Star as of late distributed a report that the pair halted into the twelfth Road Alehouse in the East Town. Diane and "The Strolling Dead" performer snatched two or three beverages and sat down at a table.

Bar supporters uncovered that it wasn't much sooner than Diane popped out of her seat and straddled Norman. An onlooker cases Kruger and Reedus were "everywhere on one another however Diane as certainly the attacker. Another eyewitness at the watering gap asserts that the pair were "making out on top of one another."

Joshua has been away on a performance trip. A few reports say "The Issue" star was away for 21 days, yet the performer could have been away for whatever length of time that six weeks. The asserted open make-out session in the middle of Kruger and Reedus brought on theory that Joshua and Diane may be on a break. On the other hand, that the long-term couple had chosen to forever separate.

Those near Joshua Jackson told Star that it is highly unlikely Jackson and Kruger have split – or are very nearly part. Joshua and Diane are one of the nearest couples in Hollywood and have been as one nine years. Star reports that Joshua's father, Carter Jackson, dismissed the bits of gossip that Diane was undermining his child. "She was having a decent time in the Town. [Josh] would most likely have a laugh.

Yet, is that the way Norman deciphered the affirmed hot and overwhelming kiss fest? Reedus and Kruger cooperated on the motion picture "Sky" – not yet discharged in the United States – and set insiders report that starts flew in the middle of Norman and Diane from the very first moment. "They unquestionably had science," one source reported.

There are those that say Norman split from model-sweetheart Cecilia Singley in February and began dating a "more seasoned performer." Singley is 22, Reedus is 46, Kruger is 39. On the off chance that Norman dumped Cecilia for a "more established lady" then Diane would fit that portrayal. Is Norman pining without end for Diane? Is Reedus crushed that Diane won't dump Joshua?

Star reached agents for both Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus and there were "no remarks" from both sides. There is hypothesis that Diane utilized the PDA-stuffed trip with Norman to reignite her vocation. While Norman's prominence is "out of this world" at this time, Diane hasn't been in a hit motion picture following "Ignoble Basterds" in 2009, and hasn't done much since the FX arrangement "The Extension was wiped out in 2014.

While Joshua Jackson has a casual state of mind toward acting, Diane Kruger is goal-oriented, needs to be a main woman and win recompenses. A companion uncovered that Kruger's "jump bar love scene" with Norman Reedus was unadulterated execution.

On the off chance that that is the situation, those near Jackson disclose that the performing artist will ignore any gentle "rashness" on Diane's part. Somebody might need to tell Norman that the transporting in the bar was most likely a tryout of sorts for Diane.

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Hollywood Actor Orlando Bloom Deported From Delhi

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Lord of The Rings on-screen character Orlando Blossom was allegedly ousted from India after his e-visa was rejected on December 19, reports the Mumbai Mirror. The Hollywood star came to India on Samajwadi Party pioneer Amar Singh's welcome and had wanted to spend the Christmas here.

The Troy star had landed in New Delhi on Saturday by a 1.30 am flight, be that as it may he was sent back to UK by a 4 am flight. Sheetal Talwar, who has created Romans, featuring Mr Blossom, told Mumbai Mirror: "Orlando asked for the officer to permit him some an opportunity to deal with the issue since he additionally had a stomach bug. The specialist on obligation was summoned to take care of him yet before long, he was requested that leave. The officers additionally undermined that the flight wouldn't leave unless he was on it."

The explanations behind the dismissal has not been unveiled, but rather another visa has now been issued to Mr Blossom, why should expected fly back on December 20.

In the interim, Amar Singh said: "Orlando's office was never educated that the visa has been rejected for whatever specialized issue."

Harrison Ford Wanted His Character Han Solo to 'Sacrifice Himself'

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Performing artist Harrison Portage uncovered that he needed his well known character, Han Solo, in the Star Wars establishment to "relinquish himself."

Mr Passage, who repeats his part in the most recent portion Star Wars: The Power Stir, needed Han Solo to be murdered off Consequently of the Jedi, the 6th scene of the Star Wars arrangement, reported Aceshowbiz.

Mr Passage, clarifying why he needed the runner to bite the dust in the first set of three, said: "It was quite a while back in a world far, far away... I thought the best utility of the character would be for him to yield himself to a high perfect and give somewhat base, a little gravitas to the endeavor, not that there wasn't some as of now but rather I simply needed in on some piece of it. That was at the third event of taping the first three." (Likewise Read: The Power Stirs at The White House. Stormtroopers, R2D2 Welcomed)

In spite of the fact that it is just Mr Passage's own thought, that is by all accounts a decent one in light of the fact that it truly speaks to Han Solo's character. "He is certainly a presumable individual to kick the bucket in such a decent way," he said.

Star Wars: The Power Stirs is set 30 years after the Skirmish of Endor toward the end of Return of the Jedi.

It additionally stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, Domhnall Gleeson and Andy Serkis.

Coordinated by J Abrams, the seventh portion of the Star Wars motion picture arrangement, hit US theaters this on December 18. It will discharge in India on December 25.

Johnny Depp Leads Forbes' Most Overpaid Actors List

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Genius Johnny Depp has topped the Forbes' Most Overpaid Performers list, cordiality the movies disappointment of his movies like Mortdecai, Greatness and The Solitary Officer.

As per the magazine, Mr Depp, 52, just returned $ 1.20 for each $ 1 he was paid.

The Dark Mass star supplanted a year ago's most overpaid film on-screen character Adam Sandler to beat the rundown.

On-screen character Denzel Washington is on the second position, who returned just $ 6.50 for each $ 1 he was paid.

On the other hand, Mr Washington's positioning is potentially because of an "expanded paycheque" as none of his last three movies seem to have lost cash.

The main five likewise incorporate Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson and Will Smith.Will's latest movies returned just around $ 6.8 for each dollar the performer was paid.

What Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach Wrote For Miss Colombia on Instagram

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#Repost @missuniverse ??? Stunning. Words can't depict how appreciative I am for this. It was a significant excursion arriving with 3 endeavors at winning Miss Philippines. Presently, I at long last got the best Christmas present ever - and not only for me, for my nation. I'd like to say thank you to everybody who had confidence in my potential and the individuals who bolstered me from the earliest starting point. To everybody who voted in favor of me, particularly to my kindred compatriots, bless your heart. Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. To Ariadna, you are a stunning lady and we are presently fortified together perpetually by a remarkable affair. In the most recent 3 weeks we were as one, I perceived how solid and delightful you are all around. You spoke to your nation with honor and I know how glad everybody must be of you. Destiny has an arrangement for you, and I'm eager to see what's coming down the road. What's more, to every one of the fans who are as yet quarreling over this...Please how about we all stop now. The Miss Universe Association is about uniting engaged ladies from everywhere throughout the world. Contending and sending derisive messages to one another thrashings the entire reason. You have confidence in the message of Miss Universe thus do I. Once more, thank you for hell's sake. I'm eager to start my obligations as Miss Universe and I wish everybody, every one of the candidates and every one of the supporters an extraordinary occasion with their friends and family. Merry Christmas and how about we anticipate an incredible begin to the new year! #MissUniverse - Pia

"To Ariadna, you are a stunning lady and we are presently reinforced together perpetually by a remarkable affair. In the most recent 3 weeks we were as one, I perceived how solid and delightful you are all around. You spoke to your nation with honor and I know how pleased everybody must be of you," composed Pia on Instagram.

"Destiny has an arrangement for you, and I'm eager to see what's in store. Also, to every one of the fans who are as yet quarreling over this. If it's not too much trouble how about we all stop now. The Miss Universe Association is about uniting enabled ladies from everywhere throughout the world. Contending and sending scornful messages to one another, routs the entire reason. You have faith in the message of Miss Universe thus do I. Once more, thank you for hell's sake," included Pia.

The opposition was held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Clubhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 20.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson & Girlfriend Expecting A Girl

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Dwayne "The Stone" Johnson and long-lasting sweetheart Lauren Hashian reported they are expecting a young lady.

"I was raised by and live with stunning and solid ladies, so the universe felt we required one more... IT'S An Infant Young lady!!" the star subtitled a shot on Instagram of himself and Lauren, who is flaunting her developing infant knock.

"Much obliged to You folks such a great amount for the wonderful backing and adore you've sent @laurenhashianofficial and myself from around the globe. We're so appreciative for this gift and excited to impart the news to y'all," he proceeded.

The Stone finished his post with a progression of Rock-esque hashtags, "#BringOnMoreEstrogenInOurHome #MeAndPuppyHobbsAreTheOnlyDudes #Proud2xPapaBear #JustOverHereMakingBabiesAndStuff"

The "Quick and Incensed" star, 43, is as of now father to 14-year-old little girl, Simone, with ex Dany Garcia.

Taylor Swift Dresses as Elf, Wins Christmas

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Who realized that grinning was one of Taylor Quick's most loved things?

Who realized that she considered syrup to be a noteworthy nutritional category and that she was terrified of yellow taxi?

Every one of these certainties and numerous more give off an impression of being valid after Quick spruced up as a mythical person for Christmas this year.

The hotshot vocalist shared the above photograph on her Instagram account, in spite of the fact that she did exclude with it a reference to the exemplary Will Ferrell film.

Rather, she gave a silly yell out to Drake's late track, "Hotline Bling."

You used to call me on my Mythical being telephone, Quick composed as a subtitle.

Gone ahead, T. Swizzle.

It's insufficient that you win each critical music honors out there? You likewise should win Christmas, as well?

The craftsman invested some energy past to December 25 fabricating a snowman with sweetheart Calvin Harris, while she by and by went about as a saint and hung out with a disease understanding preceding that fun demonstration.

At the end of the day: Taylor Quick proceeds to just win at everything in 2015.

Christmas. Demonstrations of deference. Return Thursday.

Maybe Taylor will back off in 2016 and enjoy a reprieve from being absolutely and totally magnificent.