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How to Act Like You're in a Movie

Do you want to move and speak like a character like you're in a movie? Well, you're just a few steps away from pulling that off! Acting is fun, but if you like movies and acting these steps can teach you how to be an actor without being filmed.

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Make your personality pop: Characters in a movie are so important because of who they are in the plot, so make sure to make your personality a big thing and don't let it be something that is a part of you, make it who you are!
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Have charisma: You can't make it big with your personality without charisma, so try being a better version of yourself if you want to act like a character, not an extra.
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Make sure to sometimes be the main character, not the main character's something: Every character has a key-scene, which is an important scene for the character or the plot in general, so it's okay to have something being about you. Try talking about yourself more even if people don't care, you're the focus!
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Dramatics movements are the key: This takes some time to get use to, cause it's when theatricality comes in. You'll need some will to do this, but it becomes simple like breathing after a while. Bigger movements in general and intense gestures are what characters use to express their emotions in a scene. So, try copying their mannerisms when they receive big or sad news and you'll take your day to a whole new theatrical level. It's fun!
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The eyes are the window to the soul: It's not only about your body movements, eyes can tell a story too! Make dramatic stares and bring intensity to your eyeballs' moves.
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Your voice is extremely important: You know how in theatrical movie trailers the voice-over gives you chills? Apply that to your everyday routine and everyone will start paying attention to whatever you say.
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Looks matter: It doesn't matter if you are ugly or pretty, make your personality show over your clothing, they express who you are. And it's not only the wardrobe, hair and makeup (for girls, obviously) count too!

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What do I do if people hate it when I'm acting like a character and tell me to stop?

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- Don't make it too drastic of a character change. You're not being someone else. You're just becoming brave enough to be who you really are in public.
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How do I make my parents let me become an actress and how do I tell them if I am scared?

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- Confiding in your parents can be hard, but everyone gets scared and your parents should be able to understand that. Tell them your goals and ask with confidence if they can help in achieving in them.
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How do I become an actress?

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- This article has some excellent tips for you: how to be an actress.
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If my parents don't let me go for acting, what should I do?

Answered by Al DaGamer
- If it's an audition, record yourself rehearsing your lines and send it in.
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Don't care if people thinks you're weird. The movie is YOURS, not theirs.

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Pretend like there are cameras filming you. The big ones, like IMAX or 3D.

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Watch more dramatic films.

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