Interviewing Actors and Professionals

When it came to having to find actors and actresses to interview it was tricksy. 

I have emailed so many people that haven't replied. And I was losing hope that someone ever will o_O

Then I started worrying that what if I won't be able to find anyone I can film with for my practical. I don't know it was an awful time but eventually once a few replied, everyone started replying and the fears went away I had hope that I will complete this project again hahah 

I even managed to speak to a young film maker who gave me some amazing advice and guidance for this which I am really grateful for ^^
I spoke to an actor who has had various experience including a lot of green screen and who really helped when answered my questions. 
"When you're infront of green screen it is much harder and more of a challenge than ctually being on the set. Production companies who have the money for it tend to always limit the green screen as much as possible. For example the Harry Potter movies they make things as real as possible for the actors and limit the green screen to things that can't be done any other way. Its always much easier to have a truthful reaction to something thats there than to green screen. Most actors can go on set without much preparation and react fairly truthfully but with green screen it would usually take more time for an actor to prepare. In my opinion I think its much harder to work at 100% because there is no stimulus for a real truthful reaction. I can't think of any actor who has had experience with green screen would prefer green screen over the real space. If you can get the real location then always best to do it. When I'm acting the more effort put into a set the more comfortable I feel and can perform better. This applies to stage however if im filming a scene set on a beach it would be such a challenge to have a truthful reaction on a green screen. All the small unconscious reactions to the sea, the people and the heat will not be caught on film if done on a green screen.


Here is some questions I've asked other actors:
Does green screen effect the actors performance?
So yes, here are the interviews. Being able to have a chat with actors and filmmakers were a huge help to me. They all gave me tips and something to help me and for this I am very grateful.

Are you comfortable with performing in front of a green screen? 
"Yes to an extent its challenging but a good way to

improve as an actor by having multi task."

Is it confusing having to remember what is where with just the marks on the carpet? 
"I had to have a crew member to mark out where my invisible computer was, as your eyes wander if you don't have something to focus on."

Do you think your performance is affected in any way?

"In someways yes as you have to concentrate on more than the acting and it can be a distraction but also a good challenge."

Do you think shooting on location would be more beneficial to your performance? 
"Yes if possible but not always practical when shooting sci fi stuff that needs alot of special effects"

Do you think that movies sacrifice the storyline for special effects? 
"Some do, but if you are making a film that requires sfx then you just have to have a balance and work hard."

Are you comfortable with performing in front of a green screen? 
"Yes. Its like make believe."

Is it confusing having to remember what is where with just the marks on the carpet? 
"A lot of theatre these days uses minimal sets so I'm used to standing in front of drapes acting as though I'm somewhere else."

Do you think your performance is affected in any way? 
"I think to some extent as your not reacting to a real thing so its not as easy to judge your performance."

Do you think that movies sacrifice the storyline for special effects? 
"Yes sadly a lot of movies put effects over storylines"

"iIt's really lovely to hear someone is asking actors about how effects effect what they do, I think it genuinely depends on what kind of story it is and what kind of acting is required, for me, as it's been fairly light-hearted, comedic type stuff with a director who's very clearly told me what he needs, and who also acts himself but is a very capable effects-drived filmmaker and animator also (so he has a complete understanding of what I need to know to do the job) it's been fun, but I do know that if it were emotional heavier work it would be difficult and would seem a shame to use effects rather than try a more natural approach."

 "I truly believe that is down to the actor. An actor that has had experience with green screen should be as comfortable as if they were right there on location. Also it's the directors job to make the actors believe and paint a picture for them.
An actor that is brand new to green screen may struggle, but green screen is now heavily part of our industry, it's not just blockbusters using it, but small indie dramas too. Actors should be familiarising themselves with this technique.
Vfx can massively improve a story, if they are used in the right way, they can also maximise your budget. A film like Wolf of Wall Street relies heavily on vfx, they go unnoticed in the film because they are there solely to improve the story.
There are a lot of poor films that rely on silly vfx, the sy-fi channel produce many of them, but used correctly it's another tool for a filmmaker.
Personally if it's something that can be done in camera I'd always opt for that decision. However, sometimes it cannot, or there's budget restraints, and that's when you need vfx."

Also they have made some interesting points which I went on to research further ^^