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“What are you talking about……?”
Kisara san gave me a dubious look when I suddenly pointed this out.
I continued to speak without caring.
“Do you know the method acting……?”
It is a method of acting in which one recalls one’s past and experiences and gives emotions to the roles.
When I want to cry, I recall a painful experience I had in the past and apply the sadness of that time.
For example, let’s say you are in a scene where you are expressing happiness. To express this, think of the first time you received a toy.
In this way, the actor can express themselves in a natural way as if they are happy, even though they are not happy for the role.
Rather than trying to act naturally, the method allows the actor to express their natural self.
“Are you making fun of me? I’m not amateurs. I know that.”
“Then why don’t you do that?”
“W-why did you have to say that !? You’re an outsider, you’re an amateur !?”
Yes, I’m an outsider.
It would be unprofessional of me to point that out to a professional.
But–
“It’s because an amateur like me couldn’t watch it that I have to point it out.”
“!?”
“You do realize that most of the retakes leading up to this point were caused by you, right?”
Kisara san fell silent in frustration at the mercilessly thrusting words.
I wonder if I’m saying this to myself.
But at the same time, I thought that I wanted to help this person who is trying so hard.
“Kisara san, you’re too conscious of the camera and acting.”
I continue speaking.
“This commercial is not a stage that can be viewed from any angle. It is for the viewers looking through the screen.”
“….But it’s still acting in the end.”
“It’s different. It’s totally different.”
The stage and filming are not the same thing.
You are right in one respect that the actor is acting. However, on stage, the actor speaks loudly so that everyone in the audience can understand them, or performs exaggerated movements so that the audience can recognize them from a distance or from a different angle.
On the other hand, in the case of filming, the actor is in their natural state. The camera and audio will pick up the scene on its own, and there is no need for exaggerated acting.
“Listen, okay? The theme of this commercial is a family eating delicious curry. The camera is a window into the living room, so to speak. We have to make sure that the viewer thinks, [I like what I see].”
What should I make for today’s menu? While I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard a lively voice.
I peeked over to see what it was and saw a family happily and deliciously eating curry on the table.
So I want to eat it, let’s make this for today’s menu—that’s what is most desired in this commercial.
Do you think a situation where someone is peeking in is always happening? When you’re just eating, do you turn your attention to the window where you don’t know who’s looking in?
Even if they are doing that, the viewer creates a strange awareness that you are showing them something.
“…However, Iyoureally have to avoid things like ignoring the camera and not being able to see my own face. You have to avoid such a thing. So it’s just a matter of not being conscious of the window, and even keeping one thing in one corner, not turning your face away from the window.”
After I finished saying all that, I looked into Kisara san’s face.
Then I noticed that Kisara san’s frustrated expression had changed to something a little more thoughtful.
“I understand that, but when I put it in my head that I can’t turn my face away, I can’t help but feel that the camera……”
Apparently, she hasn’t quite got the idea in her head yet.
However, what I said is not necessarily correct. I just wanted her to think of it as an example.
“Well, come here for a minute.”
“W-wait a minute !”
I grabbed Kisara san’s arm and pulled her.
I made Kisara san stand next to the camera, ignoring her confusion for the time being.
The people around me began to murmur at my behavior. Who is this guy? They seem to be questioning the behavior of an outsider.
……I might get scolded later, but it can’t be helped.
“Please stay here and watch.”
“Eh, hey !?”
Ignoring Kisara-san’s restraint, I went up to the set this time.
What are you going to do? I could hear such voices, but no one has come to stop me yet.
I have to get it done before then. I gave a small wave to my sister who was looking puzzled at my behavior.
Then, she came over to me with some hesitation.
“Hey, what’s going on all of a sudden, Aoi ku–“
“I’m asking you to start from the place where you brought me curry.”
I interrupted my sister’s words.
She looked at me with serious eyes, without saying yes or no.
Then my sister took a deep breath in a bewildered state, probably understanding my intentions, and smiled broadly.
[Wow～, the curry that Dad made looks so delicious !]
The continuation of that word is what the younger sister agrees with the older sister’s words.
—I was never good at getting involved with other people, so living at home was the only place where I could be myself.
That’s why I enjoyed spending time with my family and was saved by the smiles my sister would bring to my face.
I enjoyed……seeing my sister’s eyes light up at the delicious looking food and eating with her.
The lines from now on are perfect for this feeling at that time.
The window is over there. You don’t have to be aware of it, just think that it’s getting dark outside.
What’s more important is that this scene is a close family moment —-.
[Looks delicious, Onee chan !]
Just blend in, with the same kind of smile.
Be natural enough to make both the actor and the viewer believe that it really does look delicious.
Well, I don’t know the line from here.
This is about as good as it gets. I feel a little like I’ve been away from acting for a while, and I’m not sure if I’m doing it right, but that’s all I can do.
「「「「「…………」」」」」
My sister, Kisara san, and everyone in the studio looked dumbfounded.
It’s true that if an outsider suddenly stood up on the set and acted, people would think, [What the hell is this guy?] But—
(W-was I really that bad at acting……?)
Just before I said something arrogant, I’m starting to feel a little nervous.
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