Common Mistakes Actors Make (and How to Avoid Them) With Acting Teacher Howard Fine
Always getting the audition, but never the part? Feel like you're missing that one little thing, but have no idea what it is?
Join acting teacher Howard Fine as he lays out some of the most common mistakes that actors make, and the solutions anyone can employ to repair them!
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About Howard Fine
For over a quarter of a century, Howard Fine has built an unshakeable reputation as the best acting teacher in Los Angeles. He is highly sought after by actors, managers, agents, casting directors, producers, and celebrities, knowing his coaching defines careers. Fine is devoted to elevating the teaching of actors and developing the best acting classes in Los Angeles.
During his 30-year teaching career, he has taught thousands of actors and been a go-to coach for Hollywood stars such as Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Austin Butler, Kerry Washington, Gal Gadot, Michelle Williams, Justin Timberlake, Chris Pine, Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Salma Hayek and many more.
His reputation encompasses remarkable expertise uniquely coupled with an extraordinary gift to push and inspire. As such, Fine all but explodes the stereotype of the screaming, bitter acting teacher that potential students fear. Instead his philosophy reflects that of mentor and close colleague Uta Hagen.
Recently, and especially relevant to the current circumstances, Howard has begun teaching online courses in Audition Technique, his 8-Steps, Monologue work, and even a 6-week version of his Foundation course.
Howard Fine Acting Studio - www.howardfine.com/
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I study with Howard. The greatest teacher I’ve ever had .
This advice is golden,I been studying for 17 years and never heard a coach be as concise as howard
For any aspiring actors turn on your tv and you will see 100s of actors all shapes, colors, and sizes you’re needed in the industry do not write yourself off!
I am an "old" actor been around for 50+ years, and this is the first time I've seen and listened to Howard Fine. I can see why he wanted to teach. Absolutely simple and eloquently put. Where were you, Howard, in my 20's as a student actor in NYC!?
"If you look at a role and say that's not me, there is a part of YOURSELF you don't see."
Omg he is just.....I just can't even...where would we be without him?
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUVVVVVVVVV Howard Fine!!! He contributed so much to my work. I went back to square one with him (in the '80's) and went up from there. The head of casting at Fox turned me on to him because my auditions were not not as good as they'd been previously. As I said, LOVE him! I remember he turned me on to the Boleslavsky book "Acting the 1st 6 Lessons".
So many gems in this interview.this man is brilliant
Im 8 minutes in, completely ignorant of the craft of acting and I’m already amazed at the insightfulness of Howard Fine’s explanations. He really must be a phenomenal teacher
Thank you Howard + Casting Networks! It was a pleasure.
WOW! This is one of the best advice I've heard in a long time and I 100% agree with everything! Love all the references you used with other actors, animals, tennis and football! This man really knows his shit. Maybe I wouldn't agree in my earlier acting years because it's complicated, but this is powerful and crystal clear now. Thanks Howard!
Thank you so much, Howard! The best Seminar of my life!
This is such a great video,so helpful to get more of an insight into Howard's process!
First five minutes so much great info
I loved this so much!! Thank you XX
Thank you so much for your advice Howard Fine. You are a beautiful human and a fantastic teacher!💜
I can't stress enough how amazing this video is! So HELPFUL. Thank you Howard and Tommy for such an amazing time
Loved this. Thank you 😊
You just make so much sense. I find not trying to 'get into character' to be the hardest thing.
Very insightful, thanks for this!
I'm watching from Australia, thanks for this, it's so helpful
There is *so much* gold here.
This was so helpful, thank you!!
Thanks SO much Howard and Tommy! Very
Howard’s book “Fine on Acting” is really really good and chock full of examples.
this is incredible info!! Thank you!
Really enjoyed this!!
Adding this to my favorites. Great talk
@Karl-rs2hf
4 жыл бұрын
David Espina Same here
"lOOK AT THE TOTALITY OF THE WRITING TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON..." LUV THAT.
Thank you, Howard! Excellent!!!!!!
Talk about making it look Easy and Effortless. This was an outstanding interview providing guidance and clarity across so many issues. Bravo Casting Networks and Howard Fine.
This was absolutely Great!
Great advice and insight. I learned a few things!
THANK YOU!!!
What a wonderful gift of knowledge and time we just received. Such a graceful man. Thank you! I got so much out of this convo. ❤
I agree with everything Howard has said in this video. This has been great confirmation for me to grow self-confidence in my auditions. Thanks guys!
thank you so much for this gold
Found this to be abundantly useful and reaffirming :-) Thank you Howard Fine and Casting Networks :-)
Thank you Howard
It's not nervous - it's EXCITEMENT! Thank you Howard.
I cant believe Im SOOO late watching this but this was absolutely amazing!!! Extremely informative! I learned so much in such a short amount of time ❤❤
Howard is truly the best! I can't wait to finally take his online class.
This was amazing amazing advice- amazing video
Thanks, great information!
Thanks this was excellent
Thank you Mr. Fine
Great vid! I will definitely get your book. Cheers!
@howardfineactingstudio5134
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve! Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy Howard's book Fine on Acting, A Vision of the Craft :)
Delightful demeanor
Mr. Howard Fine is the epitome of class and grace in teaching. He is tough but fair, doesn't pull punches, and expects class members to do the work. His technique has led me to breakthrough after breakthrough. Thank you sir!
I’m listening to a lot of Uta Hagens acting technique. Great work Howard.
Great video
Awesome. this guy
You are wonderful Howard Fine! What true jewels you shared with us today. Thank you for your time and passion, and for sharing this valuable insight. Be well and stay safe! PINKY JONES
@howardfineactingstudio5134
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for joining us Pinky! It was our pleasure. Stay safe!
AMAZING! Just watched this pre-recorded live stream. I've seen many and Howard Fine has been by far the most detailed, informative and exciting to watch. I've learned so much in such a short time. Its the best! Thank you...thank you...Howard. BTW I'm buying your book:-)
@gauravgautam8674
4 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm from India and not able to get the copy, would you help me?
“If You Judge The Character, You’re Sunk”. Really love this. Thank you. 😊 I’ve been trying not to rush so, really appreciate the how-to’s. I didn’t rush for my self-tape, but did for the sides. SIGH. Still… I did show range in my statements. I researched a loooong time ago that *EVery sentence must have a beginning, middle and an end. Cheers.
@ali773n
4 ай бұрын
Why can’t we judge the character? We judge ourselves all the time.
Oh, I had an asparagus the other night, crispy, fresh; but, my life is awful and I going to __ myself lol. Very well put, I will never forget that. 24:00
I am 60 and just started classes I absolutely love it. Do you think I have a chance of getting work ?
@howardfineactingstudio5134
4 жыл бұрын
Of course you do Lee-ann! Continue to build your craft and anything is possible.
@janinemcgrath
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 62 and just started out. I've had one paid speaking role but I've done lots of unpaid gigs. Often there are pros also keeping up their skills at those unpaid jobs, or you could be working with the next gen of directors who may remember you.
@ShawNshawN
9 күн бұрын
Great stuff here. Question what would you do coming from yt exp only
Thank you to all who joined us today! Check out our Fine Online program at www.howardfine.com for online audition technique classes, monologue labs and foundational acting courses!
ok, can we all agree that Tommy sounds like John Mulaney? Wow, it threw me for a loop.
Hi Howard, I am a practicing actor from India.. I have a question if you could please take it... Why do some actors look convincing but u always know it's the same actor playing a situation whereas sometimes there are actors who not only play the situation honestly but they look completely different being ... If you could explain why does that happen... And yes, Thank you for putting all these amazing interviews for us to learn...Love and Regards
Well said
Just wondering, what if the character judges her/himself does that go against the idea NOT to judge the character?
@beccasouthwick
11 ай бұрын
From three years ago so you may no longer need this but…if a character judges themselves, it’s likely out of insecurity, find out where that lies and comes from. even if a character is judging themselves it doesn’t give you the right as an actor (not as the character) to pass judgement on them or what they do. Harold says in this video that you’re ‘always the hero in your own story’ and I think that rings true whether the character actively judges themself or not, even when you do you never *fully* believe in it.
He's right about people in line at a coffee shop. The biggest assholes are the people ordering with their pretentious stupid ass coffee they order and how precise the ingredients they want in their coffee
Sorry but those list of actors aren't the greatest actors. Yeah they are A list but they aren't great actors. Juliette Lewis said it the best. She said you don't need acting classes. You either have it an are a natural or you don't. They can't teach that in any class. She's absolutely right. Just like you either have a personality and you are a people person or your not. No school is going to teach you that. Maybe if you need a voice coach for an accent but that's it. You don't need a coach. We are all actors. Every day you play a role or a part and different roles all day long. Did someone teach you that??? No
@Gibbypastrami
5 күн бұрын
Coaches don’t often teach talent but the inner workings of the industry which is capitalist and often anti-creative, aka the opposite of most actors and creatives
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Worst CD direction of all time, "Have fun with it!"
Thank you for sharing your experiences and practical advices for many professional acting situations.