
5 episodes

How to direct actors BBC Academy
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Talking to actors
What are the best words and the best tone to use when talking to actors on set? Actor Bruce Alexander gives some useful tips.
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Getting the most from your actors
Using tips from actor Bruce Alexander and Michael Caine in his 1987 acting masterclass Michael Caine: Acting in Film, plus behind the scenes shots from BBC One costume drama The Paradise, we explore how directors can get the best from actors.
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Counting the beats
Actor Bruce Alexander explains how and why directors should be able to identify the beats in the text, in order to direct the action smoothly.
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Size of shot
Bruce Alexander explains how the size of the shot will influence how actors work.
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Getting respect from your cast
Actor Bruce Alexander explains how to get the respect of your cast.