Screen actors typically use props in order to get a better understanding of their characters motives, for example the killers in the scream franchise always tend to wear a ghost face mask and hold a knife in order to know what it feels like to be a serial killer. It gives them a better understanding and makes their acting seem more realistic and natural. Additionally, when a screen actor needs to exhibit a stunt or a highly advanced skill, a director would usually call for a stunt double. A stunt double is someone who has loads of experience in doing special stunts or skills that can’t be done by the actor. In spiderman no way home, Tom Holland did most of his stunts, however the one’s he didn’t achieve were done by his stunt double, making the movie seem more realistic and professional. Moreover, In screen acting, your always going to want your costumes and props to match the storyline and the setting, and it is important for that to happen so it doesn’t confuse the audience. In Bridgerton, the actors usually wear traditional clothing and gowns as that is what they wore in the Victorian era. It wouldn’t make sense for the actors to wear tracksuits or hold Birkin bags during scenes as it would change the whole setting and storyline. This typically enhances the performances as it give it a very naturalistic look. Furthermore, its highly beneficial to have good vocal projection during the scenes because you would loose the audiences attention if they can’t hear you. Always make sure your voice is loud enough but not too loud to the point where your shouting and also not too quiet to the point where your whispering. Ensure your voice remains clear and audible. One of the most important ways to sketch out your characters background is to do some research on them, additionally you could even make a character biography on them to make your acting more natural. Daydreaming is another tool some actors use to figure out how their character acts during their day-to-day life. Actors typically prepare for their on-screen performance by working with imaginary objects and partners and also performing psychological and physical tasks. One acting technique that is really popular and used by loads of screen actors is method acting. A method actor would generally immerse themselves into the characters motivations and emotions, creating a sensation of authenticity, which grips the audiences attention. Actors need to make the most out of their rehearsal times as it ensures you have the chemistry you need on set and makes sure you don’t forget your lines. It is important to stay focused continuously during rehearsals to make sure you bring the best version of your character into the performances.
CONTEXT
Gentleman Jack is about a lady who represents herself as the first modern lesbian in the 19th century. She was named ‘Gentleman Jack’ as she used to dress more or less like a guy and the word ‘lesbian’ wasn’t used yet. The setting in gentleman jack plays a crucial role in enhancing the authenticity of the story. Anne lister, the central character, kept a diary containing four million words, In the diary was proof of every aspect of her life and the series was mainly directed from her diary to show a true image of who she really was. Some of the side characters in the show such as John Booth and Elizabeth Cordingley were based off of real people. Joh Booth was her servant whilst Elizabeth was her maid and they were both a part of the show to show the authenticity of it. For the costumes, the characters would wear cloaks and long skirts to show the ‘dated’ side to it. Anne lister would wear black clothing to express her ‘lesbian’ side. In the beginning of the series Anne lister is 41 years old and has just inherited shibden hall, she then has to go and collect payment from her tenants, which expresses a historical event in the show. Anne and Ann walkers relationship is documented to show the challenges a same-sex faces. The woman of gentleman Jack faced a lot of challenges, some of these would be sexuality and identity, social expectations and gender roles, marriage and autonomy, secrecy and hidden lives, religious and moral constraints.