My induction this week has made me feel very aware of what will be happening within my chosen course. It has shown me exactly what I will be doing within the next 2 years on the course, and also it has made me feel sure about what will be expected of me.
So far I have picked up some different breathing techniques and learnt how to breathe in and out using different parts of my body, giving myself different opportunities when needing to take a deep breath (for example speaking a long speech). I now know the benefits of this and also what to do when delivering a long line in a production if I need to take a deep breath to clearly carry out a line at normal pace.This will all help in the future with my course because it has given me the knowledge of what to do, and will allow me to use my voice correctly when needed.
In the physical theatre induction, I was tested on my genuine fitness and what I could do given the variety of exercises that had to be performed such as: fitness games, stretches and muscle work. I know that all of this was important to do, as it shown me the challenges I would have to put my body through regularly and also to the extent that I could push myself through to. It also is very helpful when performing because you need to be physically able to carry on throughout the entire production, otherwise you would not be able to perform at your very best for a long period of time.
In my induction so far I have really shown myself my capability in performance. It has helped me to see what I can actually do overall and where my strengths and weaknesses are so far. I feel as if I have been tested in a good way to see what exactly I can do right now, but I still hope to excel a lot more than I have been doing at the minute. I would like to push myself a lot more than I have throughout the induction, but I know that I will in the overall course if I carry on bettering myself each time. Some targets that I would include are being more confident in front of the group and speaking a lot more loudly and clearer. This can be improved regularly by performing more and more until I achieve my targets.
I would say that in the future I would really like to peruse in a career of acting. This is because I really enjoy it and would be fun to do in life. It would make my job exciting and exactly what I would like to do, it is my dream job. I already know that it would be very hard to get into, but I know that if I keep trying then in the end I will get to this achievement. I have always wanted to be an actress, nothing else has fascinated me in such a way that the filming industry has. It inspires me and always has, but I would say that if any celebrities have really inspired me it would be Kristen Stewart . She is not a 'normal actress'.
She is completely herself, she doesn't put on an act but still performs to the best of her ability. I really like her because of the fact that she doesn't try to be something that she is not, she is totally genuine and this really shows in all of her performances. Kristen is a very diverse actress and she shows many different sides of herself so seemingly easy. She inspires me and originally shown that you can be yourself when doing something that you love. She can take on roles as if she is that exact character, and her way with emotions really helped me to see what you can do when trying to show different personalities of yourself.
She is completely herself, she doesn't put on an act but still performs to the best of her ability. I really like her because of the fact that she doesn't try to be something that she is not, she is totally genuine and this really shows in all of her performances. Kristen is a very diverse actress and she shows many different sides of herself so seemingly easy. She inspires me and originally shown that you can be yourself when doing something that you love. She can take on roles as if she is that exact character, and her way with emotions really helped me to see what you can do when trying to show different personalities of yourself.
I hope to one day be as well of a performer as her and as much successful in the future.
'The strangest part about being famous is you don't get to give first impressions anymore. Everyone already has an impression of you before you meet them.'
Kristen Stewart (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/k/kristen_stewart.html)
'The strangest part about being famous is you don't get to give first impressions anymore. Everyone already has an impression of you before you meet them.'
Kristen Stewart (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/k/kristen_stewart.html)
I also really enjoy Dakota Fanning .
She is a brilliant actress and she is really able to snap into different characters so easily. I feel as if I was any celebrity Dakota is someone in my mind that I would resemble the most out of anyone. She is very serious in what she does, yet acts it as somebody else. Dakota truly is an inspiration to young wannabe actors like me. Here is an example of her work from the film 'The Runaways'.
I really love Dakota in this scene because she captures her character so realistically and moving, she shows a side of her in this that really gets the viewers involved with her staged emotions. It brings a connection between her character 'Cherie Currie' and the films audience, and I really love this about Dakota's performances. Dakota has been in the filming industry for so long which tells me that I will have to work very hard to get to where she is at now, but the challenge will be fun and will have a lot of perks along the way.
Overall, both of these two actresses really have inspired me to pursue a life in acting. They both know they are not yet at the very top of all actors and actresses, but they both love what they do and I would hope to be in the same situation in a few years, if not more! I really believe that I can be at the same length as them if I continue to try my hardest in what I love to do best! My induction has helped me to really believe this because it has shown me what I can do as an individual when under pressure and on the spot in such a short amount of time.
Danielle Julie Fillingham.
She is a brilliant actress and she is really able to snap into different characters so easily. I feel as if I was any celebrity Dakota is someone in my mind that I would resemble the most out of anyone. She is very serious in what she does, yet acts it as somebody else. Dakota truly is an inspiration to young wannabe actors like me. Here is an example of her work from the film 'The Runaways'.
I really love Dakota in this scene because she captures her character so realistically and moving, she shows a side of her in this that really gets the viewers involved with her staged emotions. It brings a connection between her character 'Cherie Currie' and the films audience, and I really love this about Dakota's performances. Dakota has been in the filming industry for so long which tells me that I will have to work very hard to get to where she is at now, but the challenge will be fun and will have a lot of perks along the way.
Overall, both of these two actresses really have inspired me to pursue a life in acting. They both know they are not yet at the very top of all actors and actresses, but they both love what they do and I would hope to be in the same situation in a few years, if not more! I really believe that I can be at the same length as them if I continue to try my hardest in what I love to do best! My induction has helped me to really believe this because it has shown me what I can do as an individual when under pressure and on the spot in such a short amount of time.
I will continue to better my own performance and really try in everything I do throughout this course to ensure that I keep to my final goal!
Danielle Julie Fillingham.
