The Origins of Acting and "The Method"

[@danielplainview2584]

I think it's safe to say it's impossible to hate this videos. They're jam-packed with great information, erudition, and reverence for the subjects spoken about. Keep up the good work.

[@ericchamberlain9260]

You deserve an award for trying to help people. Nice work.

[@PeterValentino]

You are the most pro teacher on the web. I am teaching acting in Hollywood. Today's class was better because of this very comprehensive video. I am inspiring my actors to be great! I have learned so much...thanks John.

[@yiotacrosss]

The best shortened and adequate resume in history of acting online. I have added Greek subtitles to this video but haven't heard back for approval. Thumbs up John.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Thanks for doing that - I just approved the Greek translation!

[@yiotacrosss]

Smashing! Thank you.

[@konii2541]

Δεν περίμενα να έχει βάλει κάποιος Ελληνικούς υπότιτλους! Ευχαριστούμε πολύ!!!

[@nunya5270]

Exactly my thoughts! This is the Best briefing of the historical development of the art of acting that I've ever come across. BRAVOOOO🎉👏👏👏

[@ari_1456]

11:51 *just creating a time-stamp for myself, and it's for the Stanislavski System if anyone else wants it too;)

[@stepawayful]

I studied acting at Northwestern, and later went into casting. Had I seen this 30 minutes at Northwestern, I would have become a better theater professional. Never have I seen as good a synopsis about acting. You show a deep understanding of the history of acting, and present it from the actor, director and audience perspective. Any quality University would be lucky to have you as a member of its faculty. Thank you for your work, gratis no less!

[@kiramoth2766]

This was undescribly interesting. I'll start soon animation school, and it's awesome how the animation techniques come back in the end to acting, and what we can learn from actors to create our own. I'll have a cinema history class then, and with the connection between acting and animation I'm sure a lot from this video will be taught in it c:

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Lothian Alimantado Break a leg in Animation School!!! I don't know what kind of animation you're going in for - but I've always found you can breath so much life and personality with a little nuanced here and there. Congrats and hopefully you'll share some of your stuff with us.

[@Lurker1979]

+Lothian Alimantado When I went to animation school a few years back. I found all my experience in community theater as an actor was a great help. Good luck!

[@arshuuuuu]

Its 5 years now how's your animation school going?

[@MatteusdsCardoso]

Amazing video. I'm studying cinema direction in Russia, and is incredible to see how until today Russians are rebuilding and rethinking Stanislavski's ideas. The work of actors here is extremely valued, and is amazing how the love for good stories, and how to bring these stories alive move the production of art here. I wish Russian cinema and theatre were more consumed in the American continent. They still have a lot to add when it comes to acting. Please keep on doing awesome content like this, and thanks for the video.

[@DAVIDSDIEGO]

*Filmmaker IQ* is the only channel I'm willing to watch longer videos. Thank you for the great insight!

[@TheVefIt]

Man you're awesome, I'm a filmmaking student, but I often get unmotivated... And your videos always spark my love for this art again, without them, I think I'd be far back on my development as a film student! Thank you very much!

[@FilmmakerIQ]

***** I think filmmakers have a shelf life of 3 years. Let me rephrase that - if you get into filmmaking to play with the camera toys and software, you'll last three years tops - because at that point, you'll be tired of the toys and really there's not much more to do unless you have some really deep pockets. If you love the PROCESS of filmmaking, you can probably build a good enjoyable career. But if you love the STORY TELLING of filmmaking - the all encompassing field of performance... I think it becomes a calling and a passion.

[@TheVefIt]

Yes, I've been around 3 years in love with the technical aspect of filmmaking and photography, equipment and software. Thats what drove me to the area, but during that time I slowly started falling in love with storytelling, and not only through film. And now I'm all for it, storytelling its my thing, and mostly through a camera!

[@DirectorDebutOfficial]

Filmmaker IQ Pretty accurate.

[@FallenX100]

I'm not a expert in filmmaking. I'm only a cinephile and love watching quality movies. if you need motivation, you need only watch a lot of good movies (whether it be new or old and as much as you can). storytelling is all about how you tell your story. I'm not a director or nothing but it's the acting, story, the script, the direction the movie takes, the editing, the background music, the scenery, and the costumes that all support your storytelling. I watch movies like Scarface, District 9, Warrior, Alexander, a Clockwork Orange, and even animated films like Mulan for motivation and inspiration. hell, even Anime can be a source of inspiration like the emotion of struggle and failure in Naruto. if you want to learn note about the possibilities of acting, look at Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, and Gary Oldman in Call of Duty Black Ops. The skies the limit!!!! there is just so many excellent ways to tell a quality and informed story that is at the same time exciting

[@rulouri]

Your work is a valuable resource indeed. I can’t thank you enough for putting up such an interesting and coherent short history of acting. Some teachers struggle to accomplish this in months and they are not getting even close. Thank you and congrats!

[@Fellinline]

Damn, you really do have the best videos on KZbin.

[@coosoorlog]

Daniel H no question! there is simply nothing comparable.

[@seanparker124]

Wonderful history of acting in only 28 minutes! I am going to show this to my beginning acting class. Thank you for your great quality of work!

[@lp-xl9ld]

So many people misunderstand just what "method acting" is... I'd suggest to all of them, watch this video...I understand it much better now...thank you.

[@ReactionShot]

I've always been amazed at how little so many directors know about the actors process. This is particularly true of film school grads. They seem to know everything about the equipment but nothing about the people who are standing in front of the camera. A director, whether in film or theater, needs to be sort of multilingual. They need to know as much as possible about the variety of approaches actors take since each approach has it's own sort of language, then when working with them they must figure out what "language" the actor speaks in order to successfully communicate with them. Remember, actors are not furniture...no matter what Michael Bay says.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

ReactionShot Amen - this was one that was very enlightening for us to do.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

John, John, John!!!!! Damn man! You are Killin it! I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!! After that all I can say is WHEW!!!!!!!! GREAT LESSON!! This literally IS FILM SCHOOL!! Thank you so much John!!!

[@truefilm1556]

Thanks so much, John, for another fantastic video. I personally would say that the mid 1970s are somehow a true turning point. Looking at some Hollywood movies (mainstream I should say), I still can see even young actors/actresses rather yelling and exaggerating (for contemporary ears and eyes that is) dialog and gestures. That changed for good from the 1980s on. Just compare the acting in Star Wars (1977) and Return of the Jedi (1983) by the same actors. During the course of just six years they went from an older, "louder" acting style to a more subtle and "reflecting" style of acting. That's just one example. Acting became more and more restrained during that time and some performers nowadays are even mumbling and whispering. My theory is that actors (also) became aware of new technologies such as way better audio equipment capturing all nuances. No more need to yell every line so the microphone captures it. But somehow a certain energy and charisma are drained out of many a contemporary film. Perhaps another important thing to consider is that people are more afraid of overacting and being cheesy. There is a very fine line that separates the subtle from the "flat, emotionless". Just compare three great actors in the same role throughout the years: Sean Connery still was very energetic, commanding and projecting his voice as as 007. Timothy Dalton already took a subtler approach, still energetic but more restrained. Daniel Craig is rather quiet and even more subtle in his approach, almost talking with a slur at times (still impeccable diction though!). Sure: this goes for society in general. People seemed to express themselves (in real life) in broader gestures and louder voices back in the day - today we have a more controlled, restrained, composed society. That's why, looking back, almost everyone seems to be yelling and overacting in movies from, say, the 1930s through 1950s. Just an example: Richard Widmark in "night And The City" (1950). He is running, stumbling, yelling and sweating his way all through the movie - yet I think it is a fantastic performance filled with high energy - it is just an obsolete "old school" way of acting by now. My point is: that acting approaches also reflect society and culture in general - of a given time and place. One last example: compare the two versions of "Twelve Angry Men". The brilliant 1957 theatrical release version had a cast of the finest (and at the time modern) actors, yet there are still signs of a "rough edged" acting style - every sentence or remark seems to have at least one exclamation mark at the end (except perhaps for Martin Balsam and Robert Webber). Now compare the 1997 Television version, with equally brilliant actors including screen legends George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon - who both were very energetic actors - in very different styles - decades back (I am taking their respective ages at the time into account!). The tone is much more "jaded" and definitely "low energy" compared to the 1957 theatrical release version. Definitely signs of changing times. Thanks for reading my thoughts and input. And thanks for another most insightful video!

[@FilmmakerIQ]

+truefilm You can't discount the role of the director when it comes to directing. You had Lucas directing on New Hope and Marquandt on Jedi - though Lucas was really involved with Jedi, he was still on as a producer, not necessarily giving actors notes. What I think is the biggest demonstration of the role of the director and the production is Thomas Haden Church's performance in Sideways (2004) followed by his performance in Spiderman 3 (2006). Sideways was a nuanced performance that sort of rebooted his career - but in Spiderman 3 he was stiff, wooden and unsympathetic. Sure the script has something to do with it, but the director is really a key part in crafting the actor's performances and what they ultimately deliver.

[@truefilm1556]

+Filmmaker IQ Absolutely! I was simplifying things a lot. I tried to avoid writing a novel ;-) Thanks a lot for your reply! P.S. T. Haden Church was great in "Killer Joe"!

[@pgukco]

Im really loving all these history videos of how things changed over time. they are just so interesting! thank you for making these!

[@jaywolfenstien]

Absolutely. I like to say characters are the gateway to the story. Movies can be sustained with pretty presentation (assuming everything else is at least passable), but you don't really get fully immersed unless you like the characters and want to take the journey with them and most of that hangs on the actors' shoulders. Of course, any aspect of a film done badly enough can kill suspension of disbelief, but I'd argue mishandling the characters is the most fatal of all.

[@SolarFalre]

Beautifully done John!! Thank you so much for taking your time to make this extremely helpful overview!

[@RoCrown]

This is a great video. I'm a huge fan of Stella Adler. And I'm a big fan of this presenter, who has a great speaking voice.

[@bertplus]

Wow. These are always well done, but this was unbelievable. Talk about comprehensive. I can't imagine all the work and research that went into making it. Bravo!

[@risin4949]

Informative and enjoyable. I loved the historical background at the start.

[@Mr13852]

Indeed it inspires me to keep on trying a method of my own . Great precise historical prospective .

[@karlotamm1165]

Thank you for this video. It covers materials that I can use in five different courses I teach. A lot of information portrayed in an interesting way. Perfect!

[@peterxyz3541]

Another bad ass education!!! Love it! Keep it coming! Looking forward to more education from you!

[@keithnaylor1981]

Interesting Quantity of acting tips... that Shakespeare is not about 'words' but 'performance' - brilliant, but I still cannot decide if I prefer Brando's Mark Anthony or Heston's! Both totally mesmerising! KAN

[@danwaffle56]

please make more videos on acting theories. Yours are way more researched than the few on youtube

[@MrBaervan]

Fantastic video, great information and insights as usual, thanks a lot, your content is among the best on the tube!

[@MalachiVanHaynes]

Brando and Adler ...just wow. Thanks for this lesson, well done!

[@BrittMichaelGordon]

This was great. Really thoughtful and respectful. Thank you.

[@mrfrisk007]

Thank you so much for this video, acting's a great passion of mine and seeing how it all started makes me love it even more! Keep up the good work man

[@controversialist01]

this is one of the best videos i've ever watched

[@AMaskOfGreen]

Love these videos. Very informative and equally entertaining!

[@wakeupuk3860]

John - Very interesting, taught and informed me more about 'The Method' than ever before. Now 65 and avid film watcher all my life pretty much seen every film that could be considered as the best examples of Traditional and Method. To me the best with out doubt is Ypres Montard in Manon De Sources when he learns at the end the son he always wanted is the hunchback he killed. Totally riveting, every time I watch it I am totally in that moment as if there and spellbound. Also the same with Al Pacino in The Godfathere when he tells Sonny he will shoot Sollozo. Both pure magic moments !! But unfortunately and I feel quite sorry for you and so many actors, which I would love to have been but instead 'performed' as a teacher, presenter and trainer most of my life the take over of fims by Marvel/DC Superheros I doubt there will be any need for acting as it once was. Considering the attention span of the present generation, the need for ear shattering music and sound effects, pure mumbling that even though a film is in English I always have the subtitles on, obscure on absence of any relevant, progressive or understanable story line - I can't really see acting survining. Shame :-(

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Well keep in mind Manon De Sources came out the same year that Rodney Dangerfield's Back to School, and the Godfather premiered the same year Deepthroat was becoming a cultural phenomenon. Not to mention Pink Flamingos which also came out in 1972. I indulge in Marvel/DC films - they're fun... Summer popcorn fare - but my favorite time for movies is December/January when you see more of the "acting" movies come out and vie for awards.

[@wakeupuk3860]

Not sure of the point you are making, with all respect Back to School and Pink Flamingoes in my opinion do not qualify as great films as they may be artistically good in your educated view but they don't qualify as being 'both' i.e. artistically good and commercial. Nothing wrong with as you say 'popcorn fun' but my point is the ragweed effect that DC/Marvel (I grew up on them in the sixties but I became an adult) now monopolise the films on show and surely (especially for actors) who often are acting to a rubber ball - we no longer see actual diaglogue between two actors. Possibly a generation divide, which mine with breaking down traditions made way for yours really. Also the SF/Fantasy films we now see, (OK I accept X-Men is about minorities and racism) but when was the last time we saw a film like Silent Running which is even more pertinent now than it was then. I doubt very much now we would see comercially successful films like One Flew Over the Cukoos Nest which revolutionize mental health around the world and pure evil shown in such a restrained and so powerful performance by Loiuse Fletcher (the Nurse) that as someone who would never think of hitting a women, had fist clenched hissing 'Kill the bitch"" - now that is acting. The most obvious film that proves my point is the Hobbit series, I again grew up on LOTR, it was read to me at a boarding school by an ex student of J.R.R. Tolkein who tok us to see him, When I first saw Fellowship, making sure I was the only one in the cinema I was in tears at how good Peter Jackson had visualize what my imagination had not been able to create. But the over the top commercialisation and betrayal of Tolkein by Jackson was pure greed and led to what DC/Marvel are doing now.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Dave the point is they made a bunch of "junk" back then too. I have a really problem with the idea that Marvel/DC monopolize film these days. You're basically boiling down the entire culture to 4-5 movies a year and then essentially dismiss the qualities of the films themselves. You want acting, what about the wonderfully directed Lady Bird that explored the Dynamics of a mother and daughter as she goes to college? What about Francis McDormand as a spiteful mother in Three Billboards Outside Ebbings Missouri or Allison Jannie as Tonya Harding's mother in I, Tonya? Social Commentary - how about Get Out? Shape of Water? These are movies that just came out last year and I've only went with Oscar high profile movies. I didn't even mention Television which is a million miles from where the medium was when the Godfather came out. Mad Men and Downton Abbey are both cultural icons and consist of nothing but people talking to one and another. The truth is there is MORE media today than ever before. And the average quality is better than ever. Every film isn't going to be a classic but anyone saying we're in a sorry state isn't looking very hard for something to watch.

[@wakeupuk3860]

Oh yes, fair point of course back then there was junk. 4 to 5 Marvel/DC films, well considering I stopped going to the cinema about 10 years as I was fed up of being surrounded by people around me chomping through hot dog or dustbin size bins of pop corn, while texting on their bright lighted screens or talking loudly to who they were withor on the phone, too young children brought who played and ran up and down to the foyer and most of all not being able to hear any mumbled dialogue due to the the speakers making my ears go numb after wards - so 'Yeah' I may be a 'bit' bias about DC/Marvel. As yet not seen three billboards, but to be honest the trailer did not prompt any interest in me. Shape of Water was different but apart from Michael Shannon is was very low key and you could see wheer it was going. Now on USA TV I would agree with you totally and blows the BBC out of the water with the blatant and political correct propaganda and rewriting history in regard to black actors playing parts which would had been the case. Shows like Fargo, Goliath and Better Call Saul have taken over from films in regard to story line and acting. GOT especially the incredible Peter Dinklage who just blew me away inThe Station Agent and his court room scene when his father puts him on trial, is up there with Shakespeare acting, on the edge of my seat watching that scene. I watch Downton and love Maggie Smith who as always is so good, but you are right it is really 'posh' soap. Could not agree with more about ther being 'more' media but it being better quality - on that we must agree to disagree. Maybe it will not happen to you, but pretty much can predict where the film is going, most now are writen to the same formula, have obvious flag scenes that you know at the end will be used and what the finale will be - ie BORING !! And a stay at home, cost of a cinema seat with the graizers around now retired is not my scene. Having a background in IT and Internet Training, I do make an effort especially searching out 'online' foreign films such as Old Boy and Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter butr the cupboard is very bare and watch on my big 56" Smart TV. Also my politics, opinion on the young and cynicism on social comment and change does now tend I expect to look down on what your generation thinks is important and wants to change - because I have lived through similar and 'sadly' the changes made have made things worse and now realize how niave and foolish I was back then.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

I'm absolutely certain you are echoing exactly what your parents said about your generation.

[@ezrak.334]

This video gave me great info for my school project! Thanks!

[@darcygrey8610]

Genuinely loved this video! Incredibly informative and jam packed full of knowledge, bravo. What is missing online (that is available in a book of course) is an immersive breakdown of the technique each pioneer crafted (Strasberg, Meisner, Adler), which was definitely touched upon, in this video. But perhaps, a more in depth look at each of these pioneers and more on their approach to the method, could be the topic of another video? There is a lack of it on youtube - let it be you who brings it to us! Loved it nonetheless! Thank you.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

+Darcy Grey I really loved researching this vid - acting technique is so closely tied to directing in many ways, I think this is one of those key topics for filmmakers.

[@gugunarief]

The best video on film acting. John, you explain it so clear and so systematic even for beginner like me. I hope you would make a video talking about Asian martial arts movie and it's influence to world cinemas. I've subscribed to your channel and waiting for it. Awesome channel.

[@Lurker1979]

You now could do a video on the Meisner technique. Great video!

[@C3MotionGraphics]

Love the new animated intro, especially cause of the the Wilhelm Scream!

[@montage2726]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Always a pleasure to watch and learn. Like the new intro. Watched ‘To Have or Have Not’ recently on TCM and it made me wonder how acting was classified during the studio/star system era of movies. Don’t know what ‘school’ of acting folks like Bogart or Brennan worked from. According to Hitchcock actors are ‘cattle’, which pretty much summed up the studio system’s view of actors. It’s interesting that Stanislavsky’s system originated in Russia around the same time that Kuleshov and Eisenstein were working on montage. Especially since this was the time that Soviet Russia was being born. If you haven’t seen Hess’s video on ‘The History of Cutting - The Soviet Theory of Montage’ advise you watch it immediately. Also watch ‘The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing’ documentary from 2004. Editors have a great deal of impact on the performances seen in movies. Since the juxtaposition of images can have the same affect/effect on audiences as a great performance. (Kuleshov Effect)

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Mon Tage I really tried to pin down what style of acting came before the method which is why I spent so much time on pre-film theater. Basically it was focused more along the lines of what Conquelin was saying - working on projection and how to portray emotions rather than trying to create them internally and let the body portray it. The Hitchcock "cattle" remark was really made tongue in cheek - in other interviews he really shows his affections for his stars. Studios didn't look down at actors - instead, they were afraid of their power going back to the very beginning. Edison never credited them - The worst thing for a studio was to put the money into promoting a star and then have them take their fame to another studio - so they have long iron bound contracts. As far as how editing affects performance - it certainly can. Which is why as a filmmaker I find myself gravitating away from fast editing and letting scenes breathe naturally.

[@montage2726]

Filmmaker IQ Watched the new intro again and wondered what movie camera that might be…Is that a Beaulieu R16 on the wooden tripod? Or a Mitchell 35? Bolex H-16? Or a John Hess 70MM? :)

[@imtiazokc6522]

Best of the best!!!! A true teacher indeed.

[@jmmcmurtrey]

Wow. This is exactly what I was looking for to show my students. Thanks, John!

[@nitheshkanna9659]

This is amazing brother. Very comprehensive and to the point. "The Origins of Drama" would be a better heading.

[@obsidensleet]

What a great video, I'm going to Stella Adler right now and you really broke down what the method is, Great Job!

[@Generationrhino]

I think Brando was a Stella student too

[@tsisartyela]

OMG!Thank you so much for your videos! amazing source of the information!

[@bijouxzane]

BRAVO. Excellent narrative on the history of acting. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@yosoyalbertico]

Great video again John!!

[@cavalrycome]

Brilliant video as always! Thank you.

[@MischelNemeth]

Amazing video!! :) Looking forward for the next one!

[@ShaolinChan5988]

From CHINA: The best 👍👍👍💐💐💐 Keep up your best work 👍👍👍

[@rocjbin]

Thank you so much man. That is the best explanation so far.

[@JosephMurphy90]

My only complaint about Filmmaker IQ was the opening animation was not as polished and interesting as the great content that always follows. Glad you upgraded!

[@SuperKede]

this for sure is some of the best vidoes I have ever watch on youtube and im a film maker my self

[@ikawtubo1968]

Great channel! Excellent videos! Thank you!

[@potenvandebizon]

I once read in the biography of director Paul Verhoeven that he had some trouble with the actor Peter Weller playing robocop. Weller was a method actor, and continually stayed in his role. When Verhoeven would adress him as Peter he would simply not respond, which at first was quite strange to Verhoeven.

[@lw8882]

This was amazing. Thank you so much.

[@ericsalles1424]

The best 28 minutes of my day. Wonderful.....from the bottom of my soul....THANKS.

[@909sickle]

I always wondered what people mean when they ask "Are you a method actor?" So, they're asking, "Are you being truthful to the character you're playing?" Who would answer no to that? I think maybe what most people mean by "method acting" is actually experiencing the emotions and thoughts of the character, as opposed to portraying all of the same motions, but without actually feeling the emotions and possessing the ideas.

[@pepebarbasagain]

Great videos... today's commercial movies relay too much on special effects, and leaves the character just to go along with the visual spectacle.. So the story and actors work for the visual effects, when it should be the other way around

[@FilmmakerIQ]

That's really only true of the summer blockbuster season we're coming off of... Come Oscar season and there's more of what Stella would call the "Big Theatre"

[@pepebarbasagain]

Waiting for it! Again thanks! really like your videos!! saludos from mexico!

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Same here!

[@musaran2]

Ironically, USA's blockbusters are turning back to ancient theater with completely overexagerated acting, nowhere near natural. Looks over-stupid if you ask me.

[@mathew.thomas]

what an excellent video... very informative... thanks a lot for the video...

[@MauriceW]

Well done...this video was very informal!

[@mashoto__m]

Wow ! Now I'm ready for my exam. So helpful

[@FilmmakerIQ]

Break a leg on the exam! :D

[@dimasol5306]

A great video! Thank you very much! Subscribed

[@sta1V1ina]

Very informative, thank you for making this

[@davedennis6042]

This is the best video for me. I have always been fascinated with acting and the actor's ability to tell the story in a way that made me feel the emotion. I know that talent plays a big part in this also. This is why I really don't like the movies from the 50's and 60's. The acting seemed too rigid and stiff to me. While you were seeing the story, it seemed the way they talked and the movements of the body were so overbearing. We really do see and maybe don't notice subtle movements and gestures. Great video. My favorite actor? Russell Crowe.

[@woodywonder2nd]

great lesson John!

[@nomadaconqueso]

This was GREAT. Thank you!

[@Matticitt]

Another excellent video!

[@spillow762]

fantastic video, thank you very much!

[@philippeschultz2660]

Excellent, thank you !

[@isabelaoliveira9270]

AMAZING VIDEO! Thanks

[@explorewithloveykhatri]

i love it so much there was lots of learning proper description was given on method acting and imagination,but still i have little doubt about how to do method acting what are elements included and how to apply it! i am also an theater artist i would love to involve this in my life.do you have any link where i can get more depth about method acting, by the way thanks for your lovely video. :)

[@hmol1955]

This is great John.

[@MovieRiotHD]

Great video!

[@kirstymelrose9690]

Your videos are fantastic!

[@shahrukhch1]

Will you put out other acting videos and other technique videos? Thanks

[@FilmmakerIQ]

+Shahrukh Chaudhry We probably won't return to acting for a bit. But you should check out Adler's videos online. Lots of these techniques have books associated with them but if you really want to get into them you need to check out acting classes in your area.

[@eliut6855]

A method to become insane... Interesting how Brando later became famous for forgetting his lines, (and I think he was pathetic in Apocalypse now). One actor that surprised me in this context is Bryan Cranston, (it is rather sad that he will become Heisenberg forever...) Nice video thanks!

[@SkylerB]

Cool video. tons of interesting notes :p

[@ricardoaugustin39]

Useful content!!! Thanks

[@WallaceAyers]

New intro! Cool!

[@danterep]

Great stuff! Thanks!

[@123fk]

i really enjoyed your vids.

[@alkevinzmedia]

@ 23:31 best line from Fred Rodgers

[@FilmmakerIQ]

***** This was from A Fred Rogers (that's Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Fred Rogers) interviewing Lee Strasberg which is unfortunately no longer available on YT.

[@oscarstrokosz2986]

My main man Stan is getting some love.

[@renee2643]

This is great!

[@dkangel4597]

where can we find references or further reading from this video?

[@yaston4623]

Thank youuuuuuuuuu Jhon ♥

[@StevePotgieter]

Love your work.

[@the_neutral_container]

new opening graphics!

[@proclivities460]

Stella Adler is awesome!

[@child0198]

Please, do The History of MATCHMOVING (Not character mo-cap of people in tights with markers!! no no!). I'm asking about matching cgi movement with real camera movement. You know - pftrack, boujou, syntheye... I know, of course, big studios using their own software. John, it's a hot subject for filmmaking and you know that! Almost every movie has an artificial elements which must be matched solidly into a footage. So, please... right from the filmmakers' first step on the path of matchmoving! and HUGE THANX for your hard work, John!

[@秦城-u5j]

where can I find subtitles？It is a little hard for a foreign film school student to understand.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

秦城 at this point we only have English subtitles - but people are more than welcome to submit translations - it's something we want to be able to offer.

[@LittleImpaler]

Does that book still exist with all those hand movement.

[@sassyamari]

What kind of film work do u do

[@Veneglock]

where I can get sound effects as your intro?

[@FilmmakerIQ]

A site I use a lot is SoundSnap.com which you load up and costs maybe a buck for sound effect. SoundDogs.com is another site I use. But for free throw away sound effects, there's a lot of sounds on KZbin if you search for them.

[@Veneglock]

OK thanks

[@dumbgeniusesfilmpodcast8879]

Nice

[@SpanglySundew]

Nice new intro!

[@秦城-u5j]

can you put lesson articles on the website as you did before？It's easier for foreign students to learn.

[@FilmmakerIQ]

秦城 We are actually totally revamping the site - the courses are getting a major overhaul. If you PM me, I'd be glad to provide you our script.

[@ianyapxw]

Just to clarify, I thought there are 2 main schools, Method and Classical Acting? People like Heath Ledger are known for method acting while like Jennifer Lawrence is known for Classical Acting, and she stated once in an interview it keeps her sane (can't find the interview now). From my understanding classical acting basically trains you to have very precise control of body language and use those skills to act out a role. I'm not really into film much though I've just been googling around, so I'd like to hear your opinion! Thanks :)

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ianyapxw I wouldn't dump all of method into one category. Heath Ledger's method is different than Daniel Day Lewis which is different from Marlon Brando's or Dustin Hoffman's And that's not to say that Method doesn't incorporate classical training. Stanislavski's first step (The Actor Prepares) is basically what classical is - method schools just take it a step further. And as I have explained in the video - there are schools in the method that don't agree with one and another.

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+Filmmaker IQ Thanks for the reply! :) I'm just wondering if there's any school of thought that leaves emotions completely out of it? Would be really cool to have a school of thought that separates actions entirely from emotions, though not sure if humans are capable of that.

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+ianyapxw Why would you want to leave emotions out? Even animation and puppetry strive to add emotion.

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+Filmmaker IQ Yeah makes sense! Thanks for the reply :)