Most actors learn the lines. Far fewer learn how their performance should change depending on the camera shot. A wide shot does not only show more of your body. It reveals: - how you enter, - how you use the environment, - where you place your attention, - how much space you take up, - and whether your movement has a purpose. So let’s practice. YOUR ACTING CHALLENGE Use this line: “I did not expect anyone to be here.” Begin outside the camera frame. Enter the room with a clear purpose, discover someone you did not expect to see, and deliver the line. Choose one circumstance: 1. An unexpected friend You are secretly happy to see them. 2. A possible threat You believed you were safe, but this person may be dangerous. 3. You have been caught You are somewhere you should not be. Before recording, ask yourself: - Where did I just come from? - Why did I enter this room? - What did I expect to find? - Who is the person I discovered? - What do I need from them now? - Do not focus on finding an interesting way to say the line. Create a specific world and allow that world to change the line. CAMERA NOTE Pull the camera back far enough for us to see your entrance and physical life. Use the space, but do not move simply because the room is available. Do not cross the frame because you can. Cross because your character has somewhere to go. Post your take below, or tell us which circumstance you chose. We are beginning a deeper exploration of how actors should adjust their work for wide shots, medium shots, close-ups, two-shots, over-the-shoulders, and more. Most actors are taught how to act. We are going to teach you how to act inside the frame.

This is the spot for technique questions, mindset challenges, audition prep, or casting process breakdowns. - “How do I memorize faster for last-minute auditions?” - “Is this monologue too overdone?” - “Can I use comedy in a drama reel?” - "Is training necessary?" (Hint: It is!) - "How do I sign with an agent?"

Hey friends you will start to see some changes. Some classrooms with be locked for paid Words In Motion Actors Only. Thank you Kelly Young-Silva/ Words In Motion Acting studio. In the business of acting training makes a difference.

Hello everyone. You are slowly starting to see this page change. We will be moving our paid members Actors into the group and some areas will be for paid members only. We will start running our virtual classes through here. Amanda will still have a few spots that are for her talent.

This community is evolving into Words in Motion Acting Studio, led by Emmy Award-winning acting coach Kelly Young-Silva. You’ll still continue to see valuable industry information and resources here, including content connected to Past the Gate Talent Agency, but this space is about to grow into so much more. Words in Motion Acting Studio will expand this community with acting education, coaching insight, audition guidance, industry tools, creative support, and resources designed to help actors at every level continue growing in their craft and career. Over the next few weeks, you’ll begin seeing updates to the branding, layout, and content as we transition into this next chapter. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this community so far. We’re excited for what’s ahead.