Pro Cinematographer On What Separates Great Actors From Everybody Else — Andy Rydzewski
Andy Rydzewski, Cinematographer: I often find myself surprised when I’m on set and it’s time to do a scene and this person’s been around and then all of a sudden the camera’s rolling and they morph into something else…
If they’re in the right spot, you put them in a position to succeed. One person can really shine if they’re in the right role and it’s a well-written role.
Film Courage: How do you know an actor is the “real deal?”
Andy: I suppose like anything there are many different ways for actors to be quote unquote “good” or “bad.” I’ve started to think about them a little bit like athletes. Some work harder than others, some have some natural talent, but there are also specialty kind of approaches. Let’s say a quirky actor is like a specialty three-point shooter. It doesn’t mean that this person is good at all the things but cast correctly (casting I guess is really part of it). If they’re in the right spot you, put them in a position to succeed so one person can really…
