The best models not only have the skills to show believable expressions, but also have the ability to offer plenty of layers of expressions and emotions.
The best way to learn how you can easily and quickly tap into these needed emotions is to practice. Here is how.
Look through magazines/news papers for print ads featuring your type (eg.. doctor, nurse, grandparent, banker, real estate agent, athlete, yoga instructor, student, mom, teacher, biker, patient, etc.,)
On a sheet of paper, make a list of the types of expressions you see the models showing in columns. For example, have columns with the following types of emotions:
Happy Sad Sick Frustrated Excited etc…
Then underneath each expression write down a more specific description. If the person feels sick because they have a horrible headache, write down headache. If the person is frustrated because his phone battery keeps draining fast, write that concept down. Then you want to think of real experiences in your life that will give you that type of recall.
Once you have practiced this, get a friend with a good camera phone to take 7–10 pictures of you showing each emotion. Look at the shots. If you believe in the expressions, you can use those pics too as and when required.
Using this method will also allow you to always tap into whatever emotion is required when auditioning for an ad film. Being able to show many layers of expressions and emotions during an audition makes you a very marketable TVC model, and one that casting directors will want to audition again and again for different projects.
Lots of Love
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