Advanced On-Camera Acting Class

Click here for a full description of each of the 8 class sessions1 Week is devoted exclusively to Green Screen
This Advanced On-Camera Acting Class  is for dedicated actors who want to elevate their work on camera for film and television to the highest level. All work is directed and taped with multiple cameras to create the experience of working on a professional set. Penny Templeton works “hands on” with the actors to strengthen their technique through specially created exercises. Simultaneously, Technical Director Hank Schob works with the actors to develop the technical side of working on camera, while blocking their scenes.This powerful and comprehensive Advanced On-Camera Acting Class was chosen by  Columbia University for inclusion in its MFA program,  and is highly recommended by top agents, and casting directors for Film & Television Camera Technique.Maximize your Acting for the Film and Television Camera

• 1. 1. Maximize your screen time by giving the Director what he needs in the shot.
        

        “Penny ignites your inner artistic voice and gives you the skills to make it heard.”  –Julie Ann Emery Read about our acting Lion Julie Ann Emery being cast opposite George Clooney in the new limited series Catch 22 on HULU. Julie Ann also stars as on PREACHER on USA Network

     2. Effectively “fill” the frame for maximum effect and bring your best acting to the camera.
     3. Understand what the camera does and what directors are looking for in each shot.
     4. Work with scenes chosen to challenge you and your acting skills: Piggy Backs and Tight Two shots
     5. Learn how to get the most out of the most important camera shots.
     6. Strengthen your technique through exercises specially developed by Penny Templeton.
     7. Continuity & Props: Learn how to accent your work with your props and match your work for editing.
     8. “Kick-Ass Blocking” and “Nailing Your Audition” techniques.
     9. Insight through Professional direction with multi-Camera shoots. Involvement in your process – observation and critique of your work on a large movie screen.
     10. Final evaluation by a top agent, manager or casting director.

  Where Can you Watch some of our Acting Lions Right Now

  Constance Wu  Starring in CRAZY RICH ASIANS  Ramon Rodriguez Starring as Ben in THE AFFAIR  season 4 – SHO,  Sarah Wynter starring on GOLIATH  – AMAZON, Julie Ann Emery Starring in PREACHER – AMC, Yaya DaCosta  Starring in CHICAGO MED – ABC, Rachel Bloom Starring in MY CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND – CW & Netflix, Gina Tognoni  Starring on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS  (Emmy for Best Actress) – CBS, Tricia Helfer starring in LUCIFER -Fox & Netlix, Josh Casaubon starring in HOMICIDE HUNTER, Carla Renata starring in LIVING BIBLICALLY , Jessalyn Wanlym starring in WORKIN’MOMS – CBC,  Rebecca Mader Starring in ONCE UPON A TIME – ABC, Elizabeth Bogush starring in AMERICAN WOMAN –Paramount, Colin Egglesfield starring in  BLINK ON AN EYE – TV Movie, Bern Cohen  Recurring on THE MAGNIFICENT MRS. MAISEL, Rochelle Aytes Starring in HAWAII FIVE-O – CBS

  

  Our Acting Lion Constance Wu is on a Roll. Fresh off her Golden Globe nominated performance in CRAZY RICH ASIANS she is starring in the new feature film Hustlers with Jennifer Lopez. You can also see her every week starring in FRESH OFF THE BOAT

2020 Schedule

• January 13 – March 3
  
• March 10 – April 28
• May 5 – June 23
  
• July 7 – August 25
• September 7 – October 26
• November 3 – December 17  [last week has 2 classes Tues. & Thurs.
  

* To be accepted into the Advanced On-Camera Acting Class Actors Must Have One of the Following;

• Previous Training and/or Professional Experience

• Successfully completed  Beginning Acting Technique

• Completion of the Introductory Coaching Package is highly recommended 

AUDITING: Class is about working on your craft, exploring who you are, growing,  trying new things, failing and getting right back up,  and learning to take big risks.  An “audience”  impedes that process because no actor wants to fail or look bad in front strangers while learning something new. We instead offer 3 hour Free Sample Classes 4 times a year. For more information: Go to FREE Sample Class       Acting for Film – Learn How to

• For more information on Penny’s Approach visit her Articles on the craft of Acting

• Be sure to check out the Master Classes filmed versions of a scene from Saving Private Ryan  [Wednesday]  [Thursday]

• View  testimonial videos on Penny Templeton’s Acting Studio

• Contact us about joining a Master Class

PAYMENT POLICY

• • Class must paid in full prior to first class, unless split payment arrangements have be previously made
  • $15 accounting fee added for split payments
  • No Refunds  after the first class (See Makeup Policy Below)
  • $100 Non Refundable Deposit required to enroll in Class
  • Balance due before the first class*

There is a $15 Accounting Fee for Split Payment PlansPAYMENT PLANS

• There is a $15 Accounting Fee for Split Payment Plans
• Split Payments are due weeks 1 & 4   ($355 no deposit  $305 after deposit 

MAKEUP CLASSES for the Advanced On-Camera Acting Class

• No Refunds for Missed Classes
• Classes missed for professional Paying Acting work or Illness may be made up in a future Camera Class.
• Because each class (week) has a specific purpose, the actor must contact us 2 weeks prior to the matching class in the next Camera Class
• Actors booking long term work will have their class “frozen”  and may return to the next camera class that fits their schedule
• Every effort will be made to provide the actor with a scene and scene partner for that make up class.

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