Crying on Camera

Graham is a young professional actress currently working toward a BFA in Acting from Stephens College. Say hello to her on UBC and check out her Youtube channel! Click here to read Graham's previous post from her Acting Tips series, Acting on Film vs Stage.

Comment from Kat (originally posted 7/10/11): 

I do something similar, but for writing. I'm not sure if it works for acting or not. What I do is I lie down, close my eyes, and make myself experience the saddest moment of my novel. I'm there, I'm experiencing it, and I'm in tears by the end. If you can train yourself to live the moment through your character's eyes and to make it personal, I'd think that would help. I think Graham said something similar at the end of this video. Just try it. Lay in bed and really get involved in a scene in your mind.

Agreed about not using bad/painful personal memories. That's super dangerous and unhealthy.