Nudity and Actors

tuface said:
Woohoooo Micah, that 2nd chick is hot!!! I'd buy that for a dollar!
Do you ever get into any cool lighting or compositional stuff too?
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1. Yeah, perfect example of something to say to ensure not getting much nude talent, lol. Maybe just my opinion.

2. And no, if you consider those pics as examples of uncool lighting and composition, then I haven't as of yet gotten into cool lighting and compostition, though I'd be interested in seeing some examples - I'm always eager to learn.
 
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overnighttolondon said:
I've got a project coming up with an intimate scene that involves some nudity.
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Firstly, you've got to ask yourself whether the nudity is gratuitous, or truly furthers the story arc? Also, keep in mind that it may limit your distribution avenues (this film is not yet rated etc).
 
CineAlta said:
Firstly, you've got to ask yourself whether the nudity is gratuitous, or truly furthers the story arc? Also, keep in mind that it may limit your distribution avenues (this film is not yet rated etc).
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Limit your distribution? Huh? Maybe you won't be able to sell to television but nudity and violence are things that sell films, not keep them from being sold. In fact, the vast majority of low budget films sold are exploitation films of some sort or another. But I do agree that nudity (and violence) must have a purpose and further the projects intentions.
 
I would suggest two things to follow
• At casting be open with the actors about what you espect from them, and about the role of the nude scene on the script.
• Have your filming gang to feel confortable about the development of the scene.

Sometimes all the parties are so tense and tight that silence can hurt as bad as a giggle.
 
i am terrified of coming up with a scene that needs nudity.

I am bad enough at directing theres no way i could direct nekked ppls.
 
Check out the making of feature on Bertolucci's "The Dreamers." A lot of skin in that flick and he talks about it some. By the way, good movie. My personal opinion: some nudity was justified, other scenes seemed a little...uh...distracting and stuff. Maybe something to check out to make up your own mind.

Besties,

Mischief
 
not that there is anything wrong with that!

vitaluminosa said:
And a closed set is a VERY good idea, haha... you wouldn't want someone to think you're making a porn film, now, would you? :)
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