WATCH YOURSELF
If you’re one of those people who can’t stand to watch their performance afterwards, don’t worry–you’re not alone! In fact, many actors find they don’t enjoy watching themselves on screen.
For some, like Johnny Depp, they feel as if they don’t need to be a part of the film once they’ve filmed their parts. Others, such as Girls’ Adam Driver, focus too much on their flaws or feel too embarrassed to enjoy it.
Find out which of your favorite actors also find it difficult to watch their own work by checking out this slideshow.
Having trouble watching your performance? Try to keep in mind a few things the next time you see one of your performances:
– Remember that you are used to seeing yourself in a mirror, so it’s the inverse of what others usually see. What you see as flaws others probably don’t even notice.
– Same goes for your voice! Your voice sounds different to you because of the way sound vibrations travel through air and bone. In our ear, the cochlea lowers the frequency of our voice–that’s why it sounds so high-pitched when we hear it recorded.
– Try and separate yourself from your on-screen character. Pretend this is a completely different person and try to see the film with the fresh eyes of your audience.
– Don’t focus on the negative. Remember that most people won’t notice the same things you do. Instead notice how spectacular you are at everything else! If you absolutely can’t get over something (maybe you tilt your head too often), keep it in mind for next time and set it as a goal to improve on that.
What tips do you have for those struggling to watch their own work?
