Production Role- Actor
gAs an Actor there were certain things I had to consider before we began to shoot our horror film, the following are just some examples as to what I had to consider:
11)Know your character.
mMake your acting more believable by being comfortable with your character. Know who the character is, his or her background, the character's connection to the other characters, and how he or she came to be in the setting of the film or encounter the bad guy. Decide what character traits or flaws will be most effective to emphasize during your horror movie performance to connect best with the audience.
22) Practice screaming.
- The perfect blood-chilling scream is a vital part of any horror film, but multiple takes will leave you hoarse if you're not prepared. Find a location where you won't disturb anyone and practice screaming as loud as you can several times in a row.
- Improve your scream with proper breathing. Take a deep breath from your diaphragm so you feel it in your stomach. Hold your head up and back when you scream to expand your lungs and airway for maximum volume.
Understand your role.
- Horror movies often employ characters in set stereotype roles, like the dumb athlete or the promiscuous party girl. Understand your stereotype even if it's not who you are in reality. Stick to the character traits and actions that epitomize that stereotype to make your character real to the audience
Think about what scares you.
- You will be more believable when acting in a horror film if you're really scared. Think about what scared of, like spiders or snakes, or what scares you in a horror movie, like aliens, slashers or demon-possessed children. Use these inner fears to fuel your performance when you face the movie's villain.
