"Reel Acting for the Camera" Workshop with Mark Grove
Posted on January 12, 2014
"In other acting classes you hone your instrument, in Mark's REEL Acting you put it to the test! I loved every minute of this class, and learned so much! Whether you've been on set or not, Mark show's you everything you need to take your performance from practice to reality."- Sara Salazar
"The camera photographs what's there."- Jack Nicholson
If the camera photographs what's there, how do we present the best of what we have?
Like anything in life, acting in front of a camera is a learned skill set. So, what do we look for when acting in front of a camera? What do we do? What questions do we ask ourselves before and during our performance and what questions do we ask of others around us? Where do we look and what is the terminology we need to know in order to understand the direction that is given to us?
In Mark Grove's “Reel Acting” class, we'll explore these questions and much more. “Reel Acting” will be a 6 week workshop designed for those students interested in TV and film acting.
This 6 week workshop was not designed to replace your on-going training with your acting coach. “Reel Acting” was designed to work symbiotically with what you're learning from your acting coach in order to create a seamless on-going training to “Reel Acting” workshop experience.
"Mark's Reel Acting class is the perfect place for any actor to learn the ins and outs of acting for film. His weekly, progressive approach makes it simple to digest each lesson in small bites without losing anything in translation. His passion for film, positive outlook on being a part of the film industry and warm, infectious personality make you want to take his class over and over again. If you would like to learn how to act for the camera from a Hollywood pro, I highly recommend his Reel Acting class!"- Jason Siebold
BDS: Why should an actor take this class and who is it for?
Mark Grove: This will truly prepare an actor to work in a collaborative environment that is very "Set-like" being given a scene to take from beginning to end and pushing it to perfection. Each session is delivered in a boot camp fashion..no fluff...just solid techniques and information that better prepare the actor for work in Television and Film. This class is designed for any acting student interested in TV and film acting.
BDS: What are some of the subjects you will cover throughout the class?
Mark Grove: We will cover Scene analysis, character analysis, taking direction, mastering movement in front of the camera, fundamentals of physical conflict, actually shooting the scenes with complex angles, and taking criticism of ones work
BDS: What will the actors leave with at the end of the 6 week series?
Mark Grove: They will leave with the ability to really bring the scenes together in all aspects and have a really good video representation of their work. This class will reinforce whatever on going training the actor is receiving by placing the actor in an environment where they must learn to bridge the gap between theory and practical application when acting for a camera.
When: Class Begins Monday, September 29th
Time: From 6:30pm to 10pm
Length of Class: Every Monday for 6 consecutive weeks
Where: Benjy Dobrin Studios- 931 Santa Fe Drive Suite 150, Denver, CO. 80204
Tuition: $250
Send an email to info@benjydobrin.com to reserve your spot.
About the instructor Mark Grove:
With an extensive background in martial arts, Mark Grove began his career in the 80’s as an actor and action performer. But his creative energy could not be contained and he began studying all aspects of special effects, becoming well versed in pyrotechnics, prosthetics, firearms, and mold-making. In time, all of this combined knowledge propelled him into a variety of positions, including; stuntman, firearms handler, fight arranger, prosthetic make up artist, stunt coordinator, pyrotechnician, special effects supervisor, and second unit director.
His creativity continued to blossom and in 1994 he wrote and optioned his first screenplay, Shadows: The Path of Deception. This proved to be a huge turning point in his career and he came to the realization that he needed to explore the seemingly endless ideas and stories that were swirling around in his mind. This inevitably led him into the Director’s chair in 1999 to shoot the martial arts / action film Dragon and the Hawk. Since that time, Mark has written and/or directed many feature films, including; the Lionsgate release of The Shadow Walkers, the fantasy adventure Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords, the sci-fi action film Legacy of the Tengu, and the psychological thriller Mind’s Eye starring Malcolm McDowell (Star Trek: Generations) and Dean Cain (Lois and Clark). Mark is currently in development and pre-production on a slate of SAG films that will be shot entirely in Colorado in 2014 utilizing recognizable name talent along with local performers. All of these films will contain a high degree of action, which will make use of his specially trained action actors that are part of his company, Rocky Mountain Stunts.