Acting With Your Eyes - Tips and Techniques for Using Your Eyes

[@CANTHATEmeNAME]

The blinking thing is something i never thought about man. Thank you

[@AugmentedActor]

You’re welcome. Wink wink. ;-)

[@rashidadafashionactressras4719]

I concur, your eyes can convey a million words.

[@AugmentedActor]

Definitely! The eyes are very telling.

[@간누리]

Thank you! I'm not interested in acting, but I'm working on emotional expression in dancing and the blinking tip was such a help! I realised when I blink constantly while dancing I look sloppy and tired, and with less blinking I look more present!

[@AugmentedActor]

That's a great application of the advice. These tips can help with any type of performing or public speaking. Blinking is just one of the habits some people have. There are other ticks and things people do with their body that they don't realize until they see themselves on tape. Like have you ever watched the hands of a beginning tap dancer? How they tend to tense up their hands and fingers while they are learning tap steps? Once you are aware of the habit, you can start to take steps to minimize it and control it.

[@lionproud1287]

This was actually more helpful than I ever could have predicted! Thank you! Also, I like how you equally talk about film and stage at the same time! I waste my time a lot by watching videos I didn't know were just film.

[@AugmentedActor]

Thanks. I try to include both. It makes for longer videos but the same thing applies to both in different ways.

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

I love to “act” with my eyes in my everyday life to get what I want in different situations. (Not manipulating, not so dark, more in a sun way) 😂😂 But it’s fun how people reacts to different eye movements 😁💕💕😘😘

[@AugmentedActor]

That’s one of the benefits of being an actor. Using your skills in real life against the unsuspecting. ;-)

[@devrkthofficial]

@@AugmentedActor hahah true😂 now i will also start.

[@anthonywilcox6094]

I recently reviewed a pilot I did and noticed just what you mentioned about blinking. During one scene I was blinking the whole time. I thought to my self, it looks like I’m trying to recall my lines. Thank you.

[@AugmentedActor]

Yes, I notice all sorts of habits like that when I'm editing my videos. Awareness is half the battle and then you can concentrate on not blinking (or whatever the tick is).

[@chapatucupcake4620]

I always have problems with blinking, I tend to do it all the time and I know it looks weird in camera. I am practising not to do it anymore. Thank you for your tips, they are VERY helpful 💕

[@AugmentedActor]

Glad to help. Sometimes just becoming more aware of it can help. But you also have to be careful you don’t focus on it too much or it can effect your performance.

[@Jsmoker13]

Im loving the way this helpful guy explains things!

[@AugmentedActor]

That guy is loving the wonderful comment you left. 😝💛

[@Nimora]

Thanks for these tips! Please make more!

[@princessthyemis]

The blinking and nervous tics tips were very helpful! Thanks! I've never acted before but I'm trying to make a tiny short film to show appreciation for a fandom I'm in. This is beyond my comfort zone for sure, but I'm having fun so far simply because I want to give my best to the fandom I'm a part of!! I also liked the advice of tapping oneself to catch blinking and tics. I'll have to try that!

[@AugmentedActor]

It helps to tape yourself for lots of reasons. It gives you practice in front of the camera. And just remember, whether you're an actor or not, you are often performing for others in various ways, so you can always benefit from practicing your acting skills. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jross6637]

It's hard to keep my eyes open long w/o them watering, but I will work on it. Great points in the video.

[@AugmentedActor]

First, it's ok to blink just try to control the frequency as best you can when doing a take. Or blink between your lines if possible (but don't worry too much about it. Humans blink.) Second, the fact that your eyes water easily is actually a great thing for when you need to cry on command. A technique that many actors use to cry is to force their eyes to stay open until the tears come down. So it's a good thing. I can keep my eyes open for a long time and don't get any tears.

[@brvnacx5372]

Very insightful thank you👏🏽

[@AugmentedActor]

Thank you!

[@julianrodriguez661]

Great video. watched it more than once and took notes.

[@AugmentedActor]

Wow. Thanks! Appreciate the comment.

[@SalatonKimorgo]

Thank you I like your lesson.

[@AugmentedActor]

Thank you for watching!

[@mostafanazmy4112]

thank you so much for the tips, it was very helpful.

[@AugmentedActor]

You're very welcome!

[@Shadbae]

Thank youuuu this really helped

[@AugmentedActor]

I’m glad.

[@erincarter8194]

Great information! I wish I had watched this before my Zoom shows. Ack! Would have helped so much. At least I know now tho. Thank you!

[@AugmentedActor]

Well I think your zoom shows went just fine.

[@raoulbenaiah8511]

Hey amazing video man. You know what this Is the best advice many people can't act with eyes like this I think you're professional😂😂😂😂.

[@AugmentedActor]

Why thank you for the comment!

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

This was phenomenal thank you

[@AugmentedActor]

You’re welcome. Thanks for the high praise!

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

@@AugmentedActor well deserved you’re awesome thank you 😊💯

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

This was wonderful!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@AugmentedActor]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching

[@sandykent891]

Thank you angel 🙏

[@AugmentedActor]

You're welcome. 🤗

[@Cam-ot8tl]

Thank you so much for this!

[@AugmentedActor]

You’re so very welcome. :-)

[@rosalia5089]

thank you!!

[@AugmentedActor]

You’re welcome!

[@shahalamkhan4165]

Thank you so much sir for your guidance eyes acting...it's very helpful for me

[@AugmentedActor]

You are welcome!

[@palesablessing7257]

Thanks I need more lessons

[@AugmentedActor]

There’s more where that came from. Glad to help.

[@dyn_dh]

Such a useful video, it gives me many tips. Thank you

[@AugmentedActor]

Thanks for watching. Glad I could be useful.

[@neverquit2470]

Thanks 😊

[@AugmentedActor]

You’re welcome!

[@fatemamerchant7952]

Found this very useful

[@AugmentedActor]

I'm glad. Thanks for watching!

[@caitlynscott118]

Please post more!🤩

[@Departure-yz7ok]

This video was REALLY good, thanks!

[@AugmentedActor]

Hey, Thanks, Xuray! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@aayraaccharya1894]

Thank you

[@AugmentedActor]

You're welcome!

[@emily1729]

thank you, i just subscribed!

[@AugmentedActor]

Awesome! Thanks for subscribing!!

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Never Blink, Control your eyes, memorise the first and last line always, always look at a fixed point when you act, must video tape yourself rather than act in front of a mirror, avoid any nervous action, keep your eyes focused and look for the light reflections in your eyes.

[@AugmentedActor]

Bingo!

[@Orchid_cchild]

Thank you sir❤

[@AugmentedActor]

You’re welcome.

[@OgechukwuAkah]

Thanks Bro 🎉💖

[@AugmentedActor]

You're welcome!

[@nithinkdgr2409]

Sir post some video about eye exercises of an actor

[@AugmentedActor]

I will add that to my list of future video ideas. But while you wait, try setting up a camera on just your eyes and practice looking at the camera and then to the side. Try making different expressions with just your eyes and then watch the video and see if you believe the emotions that you made.

[@nithinkdgr2409]

Thank u sir thanks for the tip

[@asoul7300]

U r really a cool person...

[@AugmentedActor]

Thanks

[@prakharshrivastava2751]

What a lovely video

[@AugmentedActor]

Thank you so much!

[@jackiejoy810]

Thanks ❤️

[@AugmentedActor]

You're welcome 😊

[@vatsaldoshi3291]

Hey, I wanna make a short film on depression and mental health based on my experiences. I have never acted in my whole Life how do I get a depressed face and the right expressions?

[@AugmentedActor]

I have a few other videos that might help you with that. But mostly it involves trying to put yourself into the memory of a situation you’ve been in when you’ve felt depressed. And then just remember how it felt. Here are the links to the videos: The first three videos will help you learn how to act certain emotions. The fourth video is full of examples of 128 different emotions. (In alphabetical order) How to Act Fatigued - Choose Your Own Adventure Acting Class kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJPNnqKGh5V3fMk How to Cry - How to Laugh - (on Film or Stage) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_chnquh7mKpJI How to Act Emotions - 3 Pillars of Emotion Explained kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXjdiGuums2Lf7c 128 Emotions Expressed by an Actor - Acting Different Emotions kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3i8kql8pNKSotU

[@warrior9326]

whats your age bro

[@AugmentedActor]

Somewhere between 40 and death.

[@sunnyjain8172]

Thnx

[@AugmentedActor]

Wlcm

[@altonbailey9702]

Acting: Don't do anything any person would naturally do so people believe it.

[@AugmentedActor]

Ironically, that's pretty true. I would say it's more that you need to learn how to control all the things people do naturally so that you can choose to do or not do them intentionally in order to better tell the story you are trying to tell.

[@jeffersonmartin3221]

I remember I was watching Judy Garland walking in my shadows the producer said eyes Judy more eyes

[@AugmentedActor]

Yes! Haha. I remember that too

[@MelikaShahcheragh-gl9pg]

How can we practice For blinking ?

[@AugmentedActor]

It’s best to just be aware if you are blinking and try to think about it while you are acting. It helps to practice in front of a camera so you can watch it after. It also helps to put some bright lights in your face while practicing so you can get used to the conditions of being on set. And also just focus on connecting and making eye contact with your scene partner. A lot of blinking is just a nervous habit.

[@shivakamikayimal3671]

Hi sir, i have this same issue with my eyes . It do blinks many times while delivering my dialogue. How to control this?

[@AugmentedActor]

Being aware of the habit is a good start to controlling it. It just takes practice and reminding yourself to concentrate on not blinking each time you perform. It usually happens because of nervousness so if you learn how to control your nervousness it will help you if it’s because of bright lights, then you need to stand in place and let your eyes adjust to the lighting before you perform. If it’s because you are shy about looking at another actor’s eyes then you need to practice connecting with the other actor by looking at them when you talk to them.

[@shivakamikayimal3671]

@@AugmentedActor thankyou sir

[@dhrubapatgiri3986]

Thank you so much sir sir i want to send you my acting clip how to send plz reply

[@AugmentedActor]

Hi Dhruba, you can send me a link to your video from the Augmented Actor website contact page. www.augmentedactor.com click on 'contact' and submit the form. I can't accept actual files, but links are fine.

[@dhrubapatgiri3986]

@@AugmentedActor sure sir i will send you thank you so much ,i m learning lot from you

[@TennantMary]

Licking lips made me laugh. Made think of someone I know who does it. 😂

[@AugmentedActor]

Haha. I still do it. But only when I’m acting in a show. I don’t do it when I’m shooting my own videos. I think it has to do with how I memorize things and try to get the words perfect.

[@john-bv9wc]

Is it good idea to gaze candle ??

[@AugmentedActor]

I don’t think you can do any damage to your eyes to gaze at a candle. I’ve heard it’s a form of meditation. Don’t know if it will help you as an actor. And obviously you want to be careful not to get too close to the flame and stop if it hurts.

[@zubayzimbo9794]

Actors should have a League for staring contests

[@AugmentedActor]

That would be interesting. Maybe not to watch, but to participate in.

[@cjof11]

Im an actor but when we had this play and I got a role (had no choice) I had problems conveying emotions with my eyes, the voice is there but my eyes just wont follow :< idk what to do haha

[@AugmentedActor]

The eyes and emotions work when you believe what you are performing. Maybe the fact that you didn’t have a choice to do the play made you not fully committed to the moments you were portraying? It also takes practice to be able to convincingly portray emotions and there are many reasons why your eyes might not be doing what you want them to. Kinda hard to figure out what to suggest without actually seeing you perform. But at least you know what you need to work on next time.

[@cjof11]

@@AugmentedActor thank you sir!!!!!

[@Orchid_cchild]

Not blinking is important unless ur nervous in character

[@AugmentedActor]

Exactly. It’s a habit that actors should learn to control so they can choose whether or not to blink for a character but avoid nervous blinking when they don’t intend to.

[@Orchid_cchild]

@@AugmentedActor omg!!u replied!!sure sir ...will follow all ur tips...lots of love n respect to u from india...great videos!!

[@AugmentedActor]

@@Orchid_cchild Thanks, yes, I try to reply to as many comments as I can and offer additional help if needed. Thanks for watching.

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

I’m actually so good at not blinking that’s my thing 😂 (really)

[@AugmentedActor]

I’m actually pretty good at not blinking myself. It’s my stupid lip licking that gets me.

[@aayraaccharya1894]

Try not to Blink blw dialogues Find a spot to focus on n make it ur spot of gaze

[@AugmentedActor]

That's right!

[@forever_rockout2.0]

🔥🔥🔥

[@krishnapgowda6011]

Sprb

[@AugmentedActor]

Thanks?

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

*5:50* they’re probably a Scorpio ♏️ if they can’t do eye contact properly 😉😜

[@AugmentedActor]

Exactly!

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

@@AugmentedActor it feels like I’ve known you forever 😉

[@denils7122]

So Morgz deserves oscar

[@AugmentedActor]

I suppose the fella should get some award!

[@Gabriel-ko1ze]

Alguém do Brasil??

[@AugmentedActor]

Eu não entendo a pergunta.

[@Gabriel-ko1ze]

@@AugmentedActor Hello! I from Brazil, I am an actor! I am studying acting, i asked a question if there was anyone from Brazil who follows your channel. I don't understand English, just the basics. I would really like your videos to be translated into my language. See u late! ☺

[@AugmentedActor]

I see. I don’t know who is from Brazil but I would love to have someone translate my captions if anyone is interested.

[@fedemarrero-OK]

@@AugmentedActor youtube does it automatically, if you watch the videos from a computer, in the subtitle options. i see the videos translated into spanish. thankyou very much

[@AugmentedActor]

@@fedemarrero-OK Thank you. I know that the videos automatically get translated into different languages for captions, but I know it makes a lot of errors (at least in the English version). I appreciate you letting me know that it's actually happening.

[@vancouverbritishcolumbia1397]

But not blinking looks creepy

[@AugmentedActor]

If it is sustained for a long period of time in a shot, perhaps. But in film there are usually a lot of edits so you don’t notice as much. And blinking is a natural thing for humans to do. So some blinking is appropriate. But just try not to blink during crucial moments. Also not blinking for long periods of time can also be intense, loving, sedated and several other things besides creepy. ;-)

[@sunnybri__7463]

Who else is doing this because there mouth is covered with a mask.

[@AugmentedActor]

When anyone wears a mask the eyes become even more important for expression.

[@aa-ht2ih]

I hope you to roll your eyes back And cross your eyes🤣

[@AugmentedActor]

Those are fun tricks to do.

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Never Blink, Control your eyes, memorise the first and last line always, always look at a fixed point when you act, must video tape yourself rather than act in front of a mirror, avoid any nervous action, keep your eyes focused and look for the light reflections in your eyes.