Had another actor’s workshop last week, where I enjoyed the privilege of filming professional actors act out scenes, some from my script. Here are some thoughts:
My script writing is too ‘explicit’. Actors carry so much meaning in their performance, very often they don’t need to speak what they’re thinking, a look will do. My script needs more work!
It was great seeing actors using the space in a room. It’s literally pops the script into 3D.
I’ve been reminded of something I realised when I made my short film a couple of years ago. It’s this – good actors are able to repeat the performance, the timings, and the motion again and again without missing a mark. This is something vital when you are doing a one camera shoot and need to film close ups, wides and mediums…
The Oracle Machine - Graphic Novel & Movie Project 
I always liked the story of old movie actors getting their floor mark, Marlon Brondo is one of note – I think. Working on camera is sometimes (from an actor’s perspective) a mechanical process, you have to find the moments of truth behind the cogs.
Thanks Paris. Yup, I’m sure being on camera is such a different experience to being on stage. You relinquish a lot to the whim’s of the editor, and sometimes have to suffer multiple takes being put together as one. But following a mechanical process sure makes the cutting for the editor easier.
I think perhaps theatre is in some ways a purer art for actors, there’s no one else to interfere. But with film the audience does get to enjoy seeing you close up, and with music, and with replay.
I guess every actor has to just keep going for those moments of truth, and let the editor and director suffer trying to choose what startlingly great performance not to use.