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That was the beginning of modern acting for me. You dont have to tell a camera everything. It gets bored if you do and w
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"That was the beginning of modern acting for me. You don't have to tell a camera everything. It gets bored if you do and wants to look elsewhere"

- Stephen Rea

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This quote by Stephen Rea speaks to the power of subtlety in acting. He suggests that when performing for an electronic camera, it is not necessary to over-emote or over-explain the character's feelings. Instead, he suggests that the video camera will become tired if the actor is too apparent in their efficiency. This quote speaks to the significance of nuance and subtlety in acting, and how it can be utilized to develop a more powerful performance. Rea suggests that this was the start of modern-day acting for him, which it is a method that can be used to develop a more powerful efficiency. This quote speaks with the importance of comprehending the power of subtlety in acting, and how it can be utilized to create a more effective performance.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Stephen Rea somewhere between October 31, 1946 and today. He was a famous Actor from Ireland. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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