How Directors Confuse Actors - Judith Weston

Yes and No...Yes, talking too much, sometimes can confuse the actor. But sometimes the Directors gotta talk when the actor doesn't perform as what the story and director requires. However, clear and concise communication is the key.

I bought her book "Directing Actors". Very informative. Highly recommended.

Yes! Clear communication is key.

I have been reading Judith's book. Amazing, eye opening. Brilliant. Helpful.

Sometimes you just have to give the actor the premise and emotions involved and they can find something in them that works with it.

wow... this is really eye opening

As someone who just co-directed a short for the 48 hour film festival, this is so important. Having open and clear communication with the actors and allowing room for improvement and innovation make such a better performance on screen

Took a class with her years ago and it was the best move of my career. I still re-read her books. So good to see her!

Judith is great. Buy her books, learn script analysis and then take a beginner's acting class; you'll be glad you did.

Once again great interview! I listened to her audio book months ago. It really helped me on producing and directing my second short.

So the a actor is always right.

Great advice

A lot of black actors will identify with this because of the proverbial:
"Could you act morrrrrrre....... could you act more.....black?"

Best teacher of directors of all time. Truly unbelievable skill, and talent.

Triple thumbs up 👍👍👍
"I Wove it",
famous words of a 3 year old...

Rehearse before you commit to an actor unless they are forced on you and they are addled addicts then a cattle prod is helpful.

her book is absolutely incredible, can't thank her enough

I had one actor who was so in her head, i had to talk her off the ledge, so to speak. And other actors, minimal directing was just right.

Sometimes it's bcuz you give a direction & the actors say, "I got it." Then do the same thing repeatedly. So you find yourself telling them different ways, in an effort to get through to them.

Make me remember how Christopher Lee correct Peter Jackson about how to act as someone being stabbed in Lotr lol

This is really good advice!!

This is 100% true! All of is need to talk 50% less and listen 50% more. Too many people in this world talk with AUTHORITAH! about things that they don't understand and waste everyone else's time.

How does a director's interaction with an actor help or hinder their performance?