Don't just 'stare' at the camera. 'Communicate' with it!
I just learned this from my acting coach! Most trainees look at the lens and think "I hope I look pretty."
But the pros look at the lens and think a specific sentence. For a cool concept, think "You can't handle me." For a cute concept, think "I have a secret for u." The camera picks up those tiny micro-expressions in your eyes. It’s the difference between a "dead stare" and "star quality." Have u guys tried 'eye-acting' exercises in the dark?
This is a game changer. I'm gonna try 'I'm the queen' next time!
I find it so hard to not blink... my eyes get so dry lol.
Staring in the dark is lowkey scary but it WORKS. I always think 'I'm the main character' and the vibe just changes!
This is so true! My dance teacher always says the eyes are 50% of the performance, It’s crazy how a single thought can change your whole vibe. No more 'dead stares' for me! lol
I always catch myself just 'staring' at the red light of the camera like a deer in headlights. Thinking a specific sentence like 'You can't handle me' is genius.