MojoTrancer
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I had the opposite experience on my last short (my as-yet-unfinished-and-too-late-for-the-party zombie flick). The lead actor was a comedian. I had to tell him to take his time with his lines. He was blowing through them like it was an open mic set.
But I agree with others in this thread. Casting is a big part of it. Find good actors who fit the part, and give them their motivation. Other than the strategic nudge in the right direction now and again, get out of the way and let them do their thing.
But I do say "faster, more intense" now and again just as a joke to lighten things up.
That and "Beautiful! Perfect! One more please."
But I agree with others in this thread. Casting is a big part of it. Find good actors who fit the part, and give them their motivation. Other than the strategic nudge in the right direction now and again, get out of the way and let them do their thing.
But I do say "faster, more intense" now and again just as a joke to lighten things up.
That and "Beautiful! Perfect! One more please."