I'm the bad guy.

Robotazy · 01-24-2009, 08:57 AM

What? Topic in the School Forum.

Well, I already have a bunch of things to do, but on top of that, I have to work in a group to make a movie.

It's about a slacker who finds money hidden from a bank robbery and the antics that come of it.

As I already said. I'm the bad guy, and there are at least 5 people that will act in the group. Also, the limit on the movie is 7 minutes.

Yeah. So, thoughts? Any idea on how to not suck?

(Also, I probably won't read this topic until I'm done with filming for the day so yeah

Jere · 01-24-2009, 10:20 AM

i have a great idea how he just sits there and looks on the money but then decides that it would be to much effort to go out and spend it.

im thinking aobut a 2 mins of him finding money and the rest is a 5 minute monologe and that concludes in he throwing out the money out the window.

Robotazy · 02-07-2009, 08:21 AM

We haven't started shooting.

Actually, we had to revise the script alot because it was first too long, then too short.

I'm sure we'll get it right this time.

um.... any acting advice maybe?

**Loot** · 02-07-2009, 12:08 PM

I was a good actor myself, it's just I didn't do any actual plays. (Except in my one drama class where we went to all the elementary schools. Woo!) I was always on the tech crew.

Best advice is to convince your mind that you are there and the words you want to say are the scripted ones. Feeling, OOMPH, FEELING!

I also recommend mood exercises. Practice a certain mood until it's somewhat convincing. Helps to do extreme, then tone it down to get the right feeling. For example, for being angry, go from threatening to cut someone's throat to asking them to leave the room immediately.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 02-07-2009, 09:07 PM

Hold on, let me get ZG and Capt, for you.

ZeldaGirl · 02-07-2009, 11:01 PM

^Literally.

Giving acting advice is hard...I have to think about how to word it.

As Panfan said earlier, react as if it were you in the situation, if you want a genuine response. Something that helps me is thinking of a background story for my character, and it helps me hammer out motivations and explain why my character is acting the way they are.

For school projects, however, based on personal experience, I've found it's good to just have fun. You can be over the top and funny, as long as you still follow the assignment; I always enjoyed my projects like that because we went all out with silliness while still being on topic. Don't worry about whether it's good or not, have fun and, if you can, try to act how you feel your character would. Just the simple act of stretching out of your comfort zone can help, too; acting a way perhaps you normally wouldn't.

Break a leg!

Swordmaster Link · 02-08-2009, 01:15 AM

When I did school acting-like projects, I didn't really take it seriously which (albeit resulting in a few bloopers) was a good idea, so just enjoy hanging out with your friends.

***CaptHayfever*** · 02-08-2009, 03:14 AM

Thank you, SD.

If you're not enjoying yourself, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG. Seriously, a couple summers ago, I was an extra in a crowded airport scene where if I caused the director to notice me in any way, I'd be fired, & I still found little ways to have fun with it. Some of the other extras just stood around bored & miserable, leaving me wondering why they even applied. As soon as I see the movie, I'll tell you guys if my shots stayed in so you can see what I'm talking about.

Be sure you're relaxed & physically loose. The best way to not suck is to not be too stiff. Overactors, if nothing else, are fun to watch, & your classmates will appreciate that. Tree trunks, on the other hand, are boring.
In fact, everytime I've done a performance-based assignment outside of actual Acting classes, I've intentionally gone over-the-top with it.

I don't care for "break a leg," so here's the one my high school director always used: Do it big, do it right, & give it class!

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Robotazy · 02-11-2009, 09:54 AM

We did most of the talking scenes, now we just have to record the final showdown.

So far, I think I did amazingly well for myself so far, but we still have to decide a place for the last scene.

Thanks for the advice so far guys. I'll tell you about it all next week maybe.

Jere · 02-11-2009, 10:01 AM

Keep it up

Robotazy · 03-02-2009, 09:15 AM

IT'S OVER.

Well, we had alot of "fake dates", and even one where I drove 1/4 of the way to the meeting point before they called it off, so we almost had to do it at the last second.

On the first day of "filming", we didn't do anything but eat, get supplies, and talk to one of the student's parents.

3 weeks later, we started filming (Though, when we did the bank scene, a policeman showed up, don't worry we bribed him to secrecy [not really]), anyway we were able to shoot all but the climax and resolution but it started to rain really hard so we couldn't finish.

Then one week before the due date, we shot the scene. I had to fake punch the main character 6 times, and even then I didn't do it right. Still we made a workable movie that barely met the maximum limit.

Also, the other group made a murder movie, about a guy trying to watch CSI when people keep inturrupting him. So, he kills them. Fun Fun.

Regardless, Graghafah, not doing this again, it's embarrassing.

Jere · 03-02-2009, 03:19 PM

Throw up a link when you can

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 03-02-2009, 03:56 PM

Remember me when you're rich.

This goes to everyone.

Jesus · 03-13-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazy Ten

What? Topic in the School Forum.

Well, I already have a bunch of things to do, but on top of that, I have to work in a group to make a movie.

It's about a slacker who finds money hidden from a bank robbery and the antics that come of it.

As I already said. I'm the bad guy, and there are at least 5 people that will act in the group. Also, the limit on the movie is 7 minutes.

Yeah. So, thoughts? Any idea on how to not suck?

(Also, I probably won't read this topic until I'm done with filming for the day so yeah

A good making of a movie would be to play out five different possibilities for the way things could turn out with each scenario played out with one decision being changed. The first four scenarios would be fail in different settings until the fifth scenario when you finally succeed in getting away with the money. I remember something like this in a foreign film I watched called Run Lola Run. It was a great movie and very original.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Look through the parts and see if it gives you any ideas. I'm sure you'd score creativity points with your teacher.

01-24-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I'm the bad guy. What? Topic in the School Forum. Well, I already have a bunch of things to do, but on top of that, I have to work in a group to make a movie. It's about a slacker who finds money hidden from a bank robbery and the antics that come of it. As I already said. I'm the bad guy, and there are at least 5 people that will act in the group. Also, the limit on the movie is 7 minutes. Yeah. So, thoughts? Any idea on how to not suck? (Also, I probably won't read this topic until I'm done with filming for the day so yeah

02-07-2009, 08:21 AM	#3
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	UPDATE. We haven't started shooting. Actually, we had to revise the script alot because it was first too long, then too short. I'm sure we'll get it right this time. um.... any acting advice maybe?

01-24-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	i have a great idea how he just sits there and looks on the money but then decides that it would be to much effort to go out and spend it. im thinking aobut a 2 mins of him finding money and the rest is a 5 minute monologe and that concludes in he throwing out the money out the window.

02-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#4
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	I was a good actor myself, it's just I didn't do any actual plays. (Except in my one drama class where we went to all the elementary schools. Woo!) I was always on the tech crew. Best advice is to convince your mind that you are there and the words you want to say are the scripted ones. Feeling, OOMPH, FEELING! I also recommend mood exercises. Practice a certain mood until it's somewhat convincing. Helps to do extreme, then tone it down to get the right feeling. For example, for being angry, go from threatening to cut someone's throat to asking them to leave the room immediately.

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ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	^Literally. Giving acting advice is hard...I have to think about how to word it. As Panfan said earlier, react as if it were you in the situation, if you want a genuine response. Something that helps me is thinking of a background story for my character, and it helps me hammer out motivations and explain why my character is acting the way they are. For school projects, however, based on personal experience, I've found it's good to just have fun. You can be over the top and funny, as long as you still follow the assignment; I always enjoyed my projects like that because we went all out with silliness while still being on topic. Don't worry about whether it's good or not, have fun and, if you can, try to act how you feel your character would. Just the simple act of stretching out of your comfort zone can help, too; acting a way perhaps you normally wouldn't. Break a leg!

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Swordmaster Link Super Bodyguard & King of the Arcade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wherever you want me to be Gender: Posts: 32,132 Thanks: 253 Thanked 951 Times in 640 Posts Blog Entries: 2	When I did school acting-like projects, I didn't really take it seriously which (albeit resulting in a few bloopers) was a good idea, so just enjoy hanging out with your friends.

02-08-2009, 03:14 AM	#8
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	Thank you, SD. If you're not enjoying yourself, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG. Seriously, a couple summers ago, I was an extra in a crowded airport scene where if I caused the director to notice me in any way, I'd be fired, & I still found little ways to have fun with it. Some of the other extras just stood around bored & miserable, leaving me wondering why they even applied. As soon as I see the movie, I'll tell you guys if my shots stayed in so you can see what I'm talking about. Be sure you're relaxed & physically loose. The best way to not suck is to not be too stiff. Overactors, if nothing else, are fun to watch, & your classmates will appreciate that. Tree trunks, on the other hand, are boring. In fact, everytime I've done a performance-based assignment outside of actual Acting classes, I've intentionally gone over-the-top with it. I don't care for "break a leg," so here's the one my high school director always used: Do it big, do it right, & give it class! And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

02-11-2009, 09:54 AM	#9
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	We did most of the talking scenes, now we just have to record the final showdown. So far, I think I did amazingly well for myself so far, but we still have to decide a place for the last scene. Thanks for the advice so far guys. I'll tell you about it all next week maybe.

02-11-2009, 10:01 AM	#10
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Keep it up

03-02-2009, 09:15 AM	#11
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	IT'S OVER. Well, we had alot of "fake dates", and even one where I drove 1/4 of the way to the meeting point before they called it off, so we almost had to do it at the last second. On the first day of "filming", we didn't do anything but eat, get supplies, and talk to one of the student's parents. 3 weeks later, we started filming (Though, when we did the bank scene, a policeman showed up, don't worry we bribed him to secrecy [not really]), anyway we were able to shoot all but the climax and resolution but it started to rain really hard so we couldn't finish. Then one week before the due date, we shot the scene. I had to fake punch the main character 6 times, and even then I didn't do it right. Still we made a workable movie that barely met the maximum limit. Also, the other group made a murder movie, about a guy trying to watch CSI when people keep inturrupting him. So, he kills them. Fun Fun. Regardless, Graghafah, not doing this again, it's embarrassing.

03-02-2009, 03:19 PM	#12
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 404 Thanked 331 Times in 256 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Throw up a link when you can

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