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You
should not be let down by the outcome of the screen test
and always look ahead, you should always take it in a
right sense after all the failures are stepping-stones
to success.
Keep
in mind only one fact that you have to work hard towards
your goal and having a positive attitude can do that.
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To
begin with a positive note, screen tests are not something
that is impossible to crack although it might seem tough and
nerve wrecking for many. But remember you don't get these opportunities
too often so you have to make the best use of it to demonstrate
your talent to the talent agents, casting directors and directors.
Apart from the attitude,
one should be passionate and ambitious to achieve goals. Also
enjoying the work you do makes the quest easier.
Do
not forget to take your resume and a headshot most preferably
8"X10" with
you to the audition. Some talent agents also need social security
number, so take it with you. Sometimes the aspiring actors
are called in the number of hundreds, be prepared to stand
in line for hours. But most of the times you are called for
screen test through an invitation. It is very common that you
will get few pages of the script that you may be asked to read
during the screen test. Read the script thoroughly and get
into the character and ask yourself questions about the character.
After
getting into the skin of the character you should learn your
lines properly using the best way you can.
Some people say to dress according to the type of the character
and some say dress lightly so that you feel comfortable during
the screening, go with whatever you think is more comfortable
for you but you can also combine light dressing with the dressing
of the character by complimenting your dressing for instance
with a hat for a cowboy role. It's a good idea to do some exercising
and rehearsing before the audition and give ample time to relax
in between. Also avoid blabbering when you stand in the line
after signing up this will ensure that you are focused on the
screen test.
Usually
the casting directors will take the first call and talk to
you and instruct you to begin. It's the time to show what you
in you. Keep in mind to keep safe distance from the casting
director; do not try to get too friendly either. Don't be so
over enthusiastic that you destroy the settings.
Things should move on life and prepared to take criticism and
hear 'no'. You got to take life as it comes and move on and should
look forward to what is coming up next. If the screen test goes
well you will definitely get a call again for another screen
test with select few actors and if you get through this one who
knows you might land up getting the role.
Introduction to the story, characters, location and time frame
should usually be the start of the screenplay. Setup is an important
part as the audiences have knowledge about the movie or the performance.
It's better to start with a picture rather than an unknown voice
on a blank screen as that will be good to absorb the audience
into the story. The image can be of anyone, either that of the
actor who plays the central role, or any place like his hometown,
whatever conveys the theme? Like in Harry Potter and the Chamber
of Secrets, a snake is shown crawling which later gets killed
by Potter in order to save himself and the students.
Starting with characters interaction is also a good idea as
the audience concentrate on them for a while to decide whether
they want to pursue them or not and also keep them wondering
about the plot of the story. But it's very important that whatever
is portrayed in the first few scenes or the first ten minutes
should be directly related to the story. If any irrelevant stuff
is being displayed it will simply confuse the audience and can
also make them lose interest.
After gaining audience's interest the next ten pages should
explain about the unfolding of the story and at the same time
holding the suspense of the story. Most of the characters can
be introduced, environment can be created, past events can be
enacted and the villain can also be introduced but that isn't
a must. To build the suspense the villain can be pictured as
a good guy but his reality comes to light after a bad incident
or when he caught red handed by another character. But this shouldn't
take long to test the patience of the viewers.
After
these questions are answered the next question will be very
important, that whether the evil-doer will win in his plan.
Next
is the catalyst or the inciting incident which creates a twist
in the movie. The normal flow of the story should be disrupted.
The audience should be kept on their toes so as to retain their
interest in the story. Questions like what do the characters
want and what is obstructing them should be answered here.
Until
this question isn't answered the audience waits for something
to happen, they wait for some action or they wait for the climax
of the movie. If the antagonist doesn't win the story will
have a happy ending and the characters will live happily ever
after. Be confident and focused on the character and show your
talent to the casting director. Important thing to remember
is that everyone sitting in the screen test is not your enemy,
but they are probably there to get the right person for the
role, so remove that fear and perform the scene that you have
been given. Also, it is a good idea to re-enact that scene
in your own way to show the creative side of yours. But if
he does win, then the story will have a tragic end and sometimes
will result in the death of the main character. This is known
as the first act of the movie.
The
catalyst or the inciting incident can be depicted as small
scenes which when linked creates a mystery or with the receiving
of vital information by some character or as a clash between
the good and the bad characters. In the movie "Disturbia" the
hero watches reports on the television about missing girls and
were later found murdered. In another scene, the hero hears a
scream of a girl from his neighbor's house, who is also the antagonist
of the movie.
Plot point one is the climax of the movie. It occurs after the
first act. They are usually meant to surprise the audience with
something unexpected with the occurrence of a pivotal event.
The main lead takes a risk and faces his opponent. And if it's
a happy ending kind of a movie, the main lead gains victory over
the villain by either killing him or making him learn a lesson.
And if the story is supposed to have a sad ending, the villain
gets away by causing harm to the good character. The last page
should give an idea about what the future will be for all the
characters and if it's a sequel, it should keep the audience
guessing about the future.
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