Interpretation is a professional career that requires not only talent, but acting skills
Interpretation requires mastering certain skills and having ongoing training, so it is very important to find an institution that offers teaching innovation and a good quality of studies in performing arts, that is, that not only the basics of interpretation are acquired but also that education be accompanied by the latest technological and industry advances.
"Acting is not about being famous, but about exploring the human soul" Annette Bening.
Skills to act in front of the camera
Acting in front of the camera requires a versatile profile that is capable of bringing characters to life, whether for informational or entertainment purposes, and for this, it is important to develop disinhibition techniques that help the interpreter to let go.
In addition, the interpreter must read, study and memorize the script, rehearse with the rest of the cast, improvise, work together with their representative, prepare for and attend auditions and recording studios.
Differences between audiovisual performance and theater.
Audiovisual performance requires a series of techniques that clearly differentiate it from theatrical performance. The main contrast between the two is that a camera captures everything, even the smallest gesture. That is why a performance on camera must always be more subtle, although it also changes in other aspects:
The gestures
In the cinema, the gestural expression must be subtle so that it does not look too exaggerated, on the other hand, in the theater a more expressive and dramatic performance is sought, since it is necessary to transmit the same to the first and last row.
The movements
In the theater. the movements are always freer, since the performer is not limited in a frame, as it happens in the cinema, but has everything on the stage to move. Likewise, movements in the cinema must also be subtle and controlled, while in the theater you can play more with the body and space.
Interiorization
The interpretation of the cinema is born from the internalization of the role, in which the emotions are limited and are not excessively externalized. Instead, the theater is characterized by an externalization of emotions.
characters in the movies
Not all the characters that are interpreted on the screen have the same relevance, however, they are all important. As Konstantin Stanislavski said: There are no small roles, only small artists. Depending on the character role being played, the character can be:
- Protagonist: the weight of the work falls and drives the plot, being who stands out clearly above the rest of the cast.
- Secondary: it has a certain relevance in the interpretation or text, without reaching the point of the protagonist. They do not need to participate in the plot.
- Supporting: a supporting role is considered to be one that has a text that does not exceed 20 lines.
- Cameo: that figure that only has two or less lines in the script. At present, cameos made by personalities with a certain renown are in trend.
- Helper: gives human volume to the scene.
To qualify for many of these roles, it is necessary to pass a camera test in front of a casting team, although in smaller productions, these people can belong to the direction and production of a film. It must also be taken into account that prepare a casting It is a constant in the life of the interpreter. It is important to be continuously informed of new calls and to be attentive to pages Where are they advertised?
How to become a professional actor or actress
The essential thing to be an interpreter, as in almost all disciplines, is perseverance and dedication, fighting for what one likes and knowing techniques that help professionals achieve their goals. Acting can become one of the key tools to learn and develop the talent of each one. Also, it always helps to have a good videobook, it doesn't have to be super long, the key is that it be eye-catching and correctly show the actor's acting qualities. As for the qualities, it is always a plus to know how to act in front of a camera because it gives them a lot of versatility.
From TAI we encourage the interpreter to find his style, always without closing doors or fitting into a single discipline. It may be that being the new star of Netflix is what attracts the most attention, but the reality is that acting has infinite paths, and all of them are equally exciting and rewarding.
Interpretation advances on new fronts
Interpretation is a transversal and multidisciplinary profession. Historically, interpretation originated from the stage, but currently, thanks to technological advances, it is possible to act in multiple fields and formats:
- Dubbing: substitutes the original voices of the actors for other voices, generally to translate from the original language to the language of the country in which the film will be shown.
- Sound fiction: currently, podcasts are a booming format, sound fiction is all those stories that are fictionalized, capable of telling stories through the ear.
- Motion Capture: it is a movement recording technique, generally of actors, and the transfer of said movement to a digital model made in computer images.
- Animation: it is about giving voice and even inspiring the creation of the characters developed by the animators.
Study to be an actor or actress
Currently, there is a great academic offer for Study acting and interpretation, but all revolve around the formation of three disciplines: interpretation, singing and dance, depending on the student to deepen each one according to his preference.
TAI offers a wide range of possibilities in performing arts, covering a complete development of disciplines, with the opportunity to choose the duration and specialization in each of them.
It is important to prepare and train for the demands of the industry, so it is essential to choose a complete training in performing arts that not only teaches technique and theory, but also has practice as its central axis. But, above all, that, while studying acting, it offers the possibility of putting the artist in close contact with the industry.
