120 ACTION ACTORS ESSENTIALS
Dive into the essentials of stunt work as an actor with the "120 Student Basics for Actors" course. Under the expert guidance of Brad Martin, embark on a journey from novice to skilled actor, learning the fundamentals of performance, safety, and collaboration on set. This course is designed not only to introduce you to the basics of stunt work but also to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the acting world, ensuring a foundation that prepares you for more advanced roles and responsibilities and making you a more complete actor.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Over 54 on-demand video lessons
- 2+ hours of lessons
- 3 assignments to make you an Elite Action Actor!
Course Curriculum
1: Overview of being an Action Actor
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- What is "Action Action Essentials"? (2:26)
- Introducing the modern Triple Threat (2:31)
- The Untapped Niche for Stunt Actors (3:02)
- Goal Setting as an Action Actor (2:27)
- All expected abilities for an actor (3:34)
- Myths in Action Training (2:15)
- The Mentality for Action Training (1:55)
- Elevating Your Performances and Screen Time (3:13)
- Training to Enhance Your Action Skills (2:26)
- What to avoid in Action Training (2:10)
- What is "Hollywood Do"? (2:34)
- Physical Training - The Key to Success in Action Entertainment (2:33)
- Daily Training Blueprint for Aspiring Action Performers (1:43)
- Fight Training Essentials for Action Performance Success (2:19)
- Perfecting Fight Rehearsals in Action - A Step by Step Guide to Precision and Control (2:12)
- Stunt Training 101 (1:21)
- Unlocking Action Star Potential (2:23)
- Stunt Driving for Actors (1:10)
- Superhero Acting & Posing (1:32)
- Section 1 Homework (1:13)
2: Being on Set
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- Understanding the Roles within a Stunt Team (2:52)
- The Dynamics of Interacting with Stunt People (2:13)
- The Smart Way to Use Your Stunt Double (2:14)
- The Importance of Learning Crew Names (1:58)
- Stunt Personality Types to Watch Out For (2:17)
- How to Perform in a Fight Scene with a Stunt Person (2:06)
- Navigating a Fight Scene with Another Actor (2:15)
- The Most Common Injuries for Actors Doing Stunts (2:33)
- How to Work Well with Stunt Teams (2:15)
- Fight the Actor Stereotype (2:29)
- What Makes an Actor Impossible to Help (2:41)
- Using Pads & Mats (2:27)
- Female Performers in Stunt Work (2:12)
- Pads in Stunt Work (2:22)
- The Role of the Stunt Coordinator (2:34)
- What Scares Stunt Coordinators (2:28)
- The On-Set Power of the Stunt Coordinator (2:28)
- The Superpower of Safety (2:22)
3: Auditioning and Direct Casting
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- About Auditions and Stunt Training (2:05)
- The Stunt Coordinator's Influence on Casting (2:19)
- Audition Tips for Stunt Acting Roles (2:00)
- What Casting People Look For (1:51)
- The Current Casting Landscape: Stunt Skills in the Spotlight (2:10)
- Your Action Reel (2:12)
- Stepping Into the Spotlight with Skill (1:31)
- Homework (1:27)
4: Studying Filmmaking
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- The Modern Triple Threat: Acting, Action, and Filmmaking (2:30)
- The Essence of Screen Presence (2:19)
- Benefits of Developing Camera Awareness as an Actor (2:27)
- The Art of Fight Storytelling (1:15)
- Action Storytelling: Shaw Brothers' Technique (2:03)
- The Collaboration and Illusion of Actors and Fight Choreography (1:44)
- Emphasizing Safety in Stunt Work (2:26)