Acting for Avatars

Exploring the possibilities of virtual emotion

    Active Analysis

    •The group rehearses a scene, with little or no reference to the text. •The results are compared with the director’s initial understanding and interpretation of the text. •Adjustments are made, incorporating what the actors have created and what the director…
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      Aliveness

      The idea of aliveness is closely aligned with animation, both literally and conceptually. One of the most widely used and complete works exploring the art and craft of animation is Frank Thomas’ and Ollie Johnston’s 1981 magnum opus Illusion of…