Learn directing and acting techniques from renowned actress Nina Foch in this USC Master Class.
Produced by George Lucas and Randal Kleiser, this series of lectures are excerpts from Nina Foch’s directing class conducted at the University of Southern California in 2002. The lectures, organized into sections, cover script analysis, casting, directing, and acting. Spend some time watching Nina, learn from her and implement her ideas into your own work. You’ll be amazed how far she can take you.
What you’ll learn
- Acting lessons for Actors and Directors. Analyze scripts and manage successful castings..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Breaking Down The Script –> 4 lectures • 13min.
- Casting –> 6 lectures • 12min.
- Quick Tips: Casting –> 6 lectures • 5min.
- Class Exercises –> 4 lectures • 23min.
- Video Scene Analysis –> 8 lectures • 47min.
- Directing Lessons –> 15 lectures • 30min.
- Quick Tips: Directing –> 6 lectures • 10min.
- Acting Lessons –> 14 lectures • 32min.
- Quick Tips: Acting –> 2 lectures • 1min.
- Showbiz Tales –> 13 lectures • 17min.
- Life Lessons –> 4 lectures • 3min.
- Nina Foch Critiques Herself in “Illegal” –> 4 lectures • 3min.
- Closing Thoughts –> 4 lectures • 38min.
Requirements
Produced by George Lucas and Randal Kleiser, this series of lectures are excerpts from Nina Foch’s directing class conducted at the University of Southern California in 2002. The lectures, organized into sections, cover script analysis, casting, directing, and acting. Spend some time watching Nina, learn from her and implement her ideas into your own work. You’ll be amazed how far she can take you.
Who can benefit from Nina Foch’s course? Directors? Absolutely. Actors? Yes. But, it’s equally valuable for writers, editors, producers, and anyone with more than a passing interest in the art and craft of filmmaking. This material can be used for an entire course, as part of a course, or a rich reference source to immerse yourself in your craft.