Learn the technical and emotional adjustments required for working in front of the camera in a relaxed and truthful way and developing intimacy with the camera.
Perform exercises and critiques through playback of performances in front of the camera
Learn the adjustments needed to stay relaxed and truthful while on camera
Understand how to act in position to basic camera moves
Hone in on acting techniques in moment-to-moment exercises
About this course:
Learn to get comfortable in front of the lens. Exercises begin with on-camera interviews so students can view their screen images in playback. Instruction focuses on understanding technical and emotional adjustments required for working in front of the camera in a relaxed and truthful way and developing intimacy with the camera. Topics include the difference between frame sizes and learning to hit marks. Hone your acting techniques through scene-study guidelines and sensory and moment-to-moment exercises, as well as monologue work. Some exercises are performed on camera with emphasis on close-ups, simple scenes and basic camera moves. The instructor critiques individual students' work during playback.
No mtgs. Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Students are recorded on camera during several sessions; those wishing to keep a copy of their work must bring a flash drive to each session.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Jan 11, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Jan 18, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Jan 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Feb 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Feb 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Feb 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Feb 22, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Feb 22, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Mar 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Mar 1, 2025
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Mar 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Mar 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
Lecture
Sat Mar 22, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 202
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