2006-08-09 21:39:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
its basically an audition on film where the production staff determines whether an actor/actress will be cast in a film or tv role
2006-08-14 05:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
A screen test is a method of determining the suitability of an actor or actress for performing on film and/or in a particular role.
What generally happens is that the performer is given a scene, or selected lines and actions, and instructed to perform in front of a camera to see if they are suitable. The developed film is later played back for the relevant production personnel for evaluation.
Screen tests can also be used to judge the suitability of costume, make-up and other details. But these are generally called costume tests, et cetera.
Different types of actors can have different tasks for each individual test. For example, a lead for a musical could be requested to sing and dance to demonstrate their skill. International actors like Bruce Lee are given screen tests to demonstrate that they are sufficiently articulate in the relevant language. In Lee's case, he was asked to converse about Chinese culture in English to judge his grasp of the language, then to demonstrate some martial art moves to show off his physical skills.
2006-08-17 11:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by embabe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When actors audition for a part, they do a "screen test" where they read lines and the director tapes it to see how the actor looks on screen or interacts with the other actors.
2006-08-09 21:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
exactly what jackal said, If you have the godfather collection on dvd, special features show old screen tests. Did you know Robert DeNiro was trying out for Sonny. James Caan eventually got the part because his attitude was what they were looking for. But rob deniro was good enough to be young Vito
2006-08-17 17:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They do a short filming of the actor or actress in question to see how they appear on screen to see if they're suited for the role they've been typecast for.
2006-08-16 12:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to visualise the personality effect of an actor on screen, how it appears on screens.
as it might possible that person who does not have much impact in normal life can develop impact on screen where other things are hidden.
2006-08-09 21:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They set up a camera and have the actor do a scene in front of it. They play it back later to see if they like that person for the job
2006-08-09 21:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jackal 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's where you give the producer,director,writer,cameraman and his dog head to try and get an extra part in the movies!
2006-08-17 06:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your given a script and they put you on camera. you act out the lines then they compare them with other people and deside who will get in the movie.
2006-08-16 09:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by patrioticamerican1776 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's a way actor's audition....practicing for lines....practicing their parts...it's a way employeers can see how the actors would react in a situation before they hire them.....they have them read lines and interact with each other....nothing big
2006-08-17 02:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by Yogaflame 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋