by Michael Bean | Dec 18, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
I got an email today asking “Will film school help my career?” Here are my thoughts on that: Film school DOES help you become a better actor. So will any full time acting program, because any program where you’re devoting 100% of your time to study...
by Michael Bean | Dec 14, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
Making Faces at Al De Silva This morning I had an SOC audition, mostly making faces at Al De Silva. I loved it. Al’s probably in his late 20’s or early 30’s, he’s got a great laugh, and usually he likes to joke around. Mostly he casts...
by Michael Bean | Dec 13, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
Here’s the first excerpt from the 2nd Edition of “Confidence on Camera.” Feedback appreciated. Thanks! -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio — ACTING & LYING What is the difference between acting and lying? Think about it for a...
by Michael Bean | Dec 13, 2006 | Tutorials+Articles
Okay, I’m a bad blogger and I’ve been away for a month. I’m working on the next draft of the “Confidence on Camera” handbook for young actors–this draft should clock in around 150pages of camera technique, acting technique and...