Acting for Camera

These On-Camera classes are focused on the acting process, and you will be videotaped and see playback in each class. Because it is a process-oriented course, we do not keep or publish the work that is done in the class. This allows more time for the acting work, and less time is spent on the technical elements.

See our summer options below as part of the Adult Summer Workshop Series. and our 7-week Autumn course reserving now. NOTE: Discounts for multiple summer workshops or “Bring a Friend Discount”!! Inquire for more info! Longer Autumn evening course option also reserving now..

In order to provide the highest level of tuition, Adult Acting for Camera courses are limited to only 10 student maximum

Instructor Kathleen Warner Yeates is a working film actor and director, and works as a professional Directing Actors for Film Specialist. Professional actor Steve Gunn also facilitates..

Current & Upcoming Options

WH: Acting for Camera Scenework - Summer workshop

This two evening workshop is for those of you with previous experience who wish to sharpen your skills and stay in practice working with scripted scenes. The first night is an exploration of parts of these scenes on video and the second night is our performance of the scenes.

The work will be recorded and played back, but will not be suitable for outside distribution. Scripts from published screenplays will be assigned, and memorisation and preparation outside of class is required.

This is a great opportunity to work with other actors and receive direction on some fantastic scripts. Only 10 students maximum.

When: 2 evenings: 21 & 23 Aug, Tue & Thur, 7-9:30pm
Where: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions studio, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Instructor: Kathleen Warner Yeates
Fees: €65 total for the set of two evenings, due in full within 3 business days. Discounts for multiple summer workshops

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WJ: Directing Actors for Film (for Directors) - Summer workshop

Often on film sets, the director can be so occupied by the technical elements that time with actors is short-changed and can lack the deeper insight needed to draw out the actors internal life.

This class is for intermediate-level film directors who have made at least one completed film. This course has been requested for some time now, as Kathleen is a specialist in this area teaching at DIT and also as a freelance consultant.

We will explore a few well known film scenes, and allow the director/participants to explore directing guest actors using guided insights about how to maximize the performances for camera. We will videotape and watch playbacks of all work. Class sized limited to 8 directors!

When: 2 evenings: 28 & 30 August | Tue & Thur | 7-9:30pm
Where: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions studio, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Instructor: Kathleen Warner Yeates
Fees: €65 total for the set of two evenings, due in full within 3 business days. Discounts for multiple summer workshops

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COURSE #34: Experienced Level Acting for Camera (7-classes) - Autumn 2018

This is a 7 class course on acting for the camera for those of you with some previous acting experience either in the classroom, on stage, or on sets. We will be videotaping class work and learning acting techniques for on-camera auditions, commercial copy, improvisation, comedy and serious scripted scene work.

Participants will become familiar with the filmmaking process, but emphasis will be on the acting process as tailored for the camera. We will practice techniques to develop the inner life of the character, clarify the dramatic action, and increase moment to moment awareness.

Students will be required to memorise scripts and MUST be responsible to scene partners in the later part of the course. Prior acting experience is strongly recommended.

This class has a smaller class size and is limited to 10 students maximum in order to provide the highest quality of instruction.

When: Mondays 7:00-9:30pm, Sept 24th-Nov 12th, 2018 (no class Oct 29th)
Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Instructor: Kathleen Warner Yeates
Fees: €285 for 7-class course (Non-refundable deposit of €100 due within 3 days of reservation, balance of €185 due Sept 10th, two weeks prior to start of class) No refund/credit if a student misses class.

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Course #: Introduction to Acting for Camera (3 evening course)

This is a three-evening course on acting for the camera for those of you seeking to try On-Camera work as a beginner. We will be videotaping class work and learning basic acting techniques for on-camera auditions, improvisation, and some scripted work.

Participants will glimpse the filmmaking process, but emphasis will be on the acting process as tailored for the camera.

This class has a smaller class size and is limited to 10 students maximum in order to provide the highest quality of instruction.

When: Next option early 2019
Where: 2nd floor Acting Studio, Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Instructor: TBD
Fees: €120 Due full due within 3-days of reservation. No refund/credit if a student misses class.

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Testimonials

“I took the 7 week Acting for Camera course to work on my confidence on camera. I had previous camera training and experience in film and commercials but had come back to auditioning after a hiatus and felt rigid and nervous on camera. The class was capped at 10 students which was perfect, and everyone received some on-camera time each week, followed by viewing and constructive comments. In just 7 short weeks we all improved as actors and got a better idea of what works and doesn’t work for us. We even learned a couple of monologues to boot.

Georgia Snow, Actor, Dublin

To be informed of the upcoming schedule, contact us.

A “preview” of an On-Camera class offered for beginners is offered as part of the 3-day Drama Sampler course.