I once was paired with a woman in a ball room scene. After a short time, I noticed that she was moving me around so she could position herself to look at the camera. I just went along with it and everything was OK, until she started fighting with another woman for floor space, in the middle of the shot. That was strange experience and I avoid that woman when I see her on set.
I don't like to gossip, but this was such a humorous and unusual experience that I had to share it.In fact, because of this experience I formulated the axiom: "Let the camera find you" --
Idea: If you are the perfect manifestation of your character and act so believable that even the crew and other BG's forget who you really are, THEN you will be on camera. The camera will be unable to avoid you. Your essence will draw all attention to your performance and people will be unaware that it is even happening. BUT, you must be absolutely authentic character and have no ego at all, because "You" have disappeared.
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William Schaeffer
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