Watch: The basics of speaking
When you're speaking, talk clearly and loudly enough for other people to hear.
Remember to use words everyone will understand.
Director: Hey Brody! You’ll be doing a lot of speaking today. I need you to pass instructions to Carla, the stunt artist.
Brody: Carla, the mast is about to fall down.
Director: Cut! Brody! It’s no good mumbling. Carla couldn’t hear what was about to happen.
Brody: Carla, you might want to move, they’re about to fire the cannon.
Director: Brody, if you whisper, Carla won’t be able to hear you!
Brody: SHARK! WALK THE PLANK! JUMP!
Director: Cut! She was meant to jump the other way! Brody, try not to shout, you’re making her nervous. And use words she’ll understand.
Brody: Get ready to jump.
Director: Nod to tell her when the crash mat is in place. Look at her facial expression, does she look worried?
Carla: Ahhhh!
Director: Cut! We’re going to need another stunt person.
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