Britt McDanel as Carla
Character Description
Carla is used to being the center of attention. She is very certain of herself and convinced that she has been wronged.
Scene Description
Carla, after a very recent unpleasant experience, has an encounter with a man who wants to ask her something - if only he can get a word in.
Written by Michael Byrd
Susan Willis
ActressGreat to see another tape from you ! Great job on this and the humor beats! Just a few notes - Bring your eye line just a bit closer to camera so we can see your full face instead of mostly profile. stay within about 6 inches from the lens in any direction. Lower the camera a bit to see less headspace and frame about chest up (instead of shoulders up). A different jacket for quieter material when you handle it. don't forget to let the camera linger a few more seconds after the scene so we can see your "Moment after" so the scene resolves a little. I wanted to see your final thoughts!! 😊
Wendy Cyr
ActressBritt,
You are doing so well. I liked your delivery.
I noticed that you sighed a few times, I think it's a filler you use when you're looking for what's next. Just be careful of that.
Also be careful of gesturing in front of the camera. You held your finger up to him at one point, but it was right in front of the camera and it blocked your face.
I was impressed with how well you knew the lines. Good job.
Wendy
Clint Hankinson
ActorGreat job Britt! Loved how you were clearly annoyed by the situation and you were connected to your scene partner.
Just a couple of thoughts - Might consider moving your eyeline closer to the camera so we can see your eyes better. There were a few times where it looked like you were reading and/or a few pauses like you were trying to remember your lines. This is a tough and fast-paced script! Nice work!
Tommy G. Kendrick
ActorAnother good acting job, Britt. A nitpick: cut into the beginning a few frames so we see you first and not your jacket. It's not bad as is but covet every moment of camera time. More seriously, the performance is too profile. Place the off camera 'partner' across from you and next to the camera. You will avoid the profile issue and keep your eyes where the CD can see them. Easy fixes and you'll really up your self tape game.
Tiffany Underwood
ActressBritt, I appreciated that you came at this with the comedy I believe this script is written for. Good on the different voice levels and the indignation you showed at the offense of the woman you were describing.
I would watch how far one way or the other you are looking off camera. At times you are looking so far over I am missing all the wonderful emotions on your face. Just by looking just right or left of your camera will still give us the presence of another person.
Doug Harrison
ActorNice work. The only feedback I can give is, in my opinion, you were looking a little too much off to your right and I couldn't see all of your right eye-just a bit distracting. Overall though good performance.
