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Follow along to analyze a scene from script you're working on (or the whole thing!). Or if you don't have one, download the script to your favorite movie to work on. As you analyze your script, remember:

A simple action verb can sometimes be all you need
Remember to use your tools: facts, questions, images, what just happened, objective, and adjustments
Be specific and succinct in your direction
Download the cheat sheet

Resources

Find a script for your favorite movie in the database
Read "Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus" by Marina Caldarone and Maggie Lloyd-Williams
Read "I'll Be in My Trailer: The Creative Wars Between Directors and Actors" by John Badham and Craig Modderno
Watch Kendra & Beth, the film Dean used as an example in class

Alex McComas

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