A student asked, "How can one avoid a superficial performance when portraying a complex character?" Ling Yichen pondered for a moment before replying, "To portray a complex character, one needs to deeply study the character's background, personality traits, and inner motivations. One must try to think from the character's perspective, feel their joys and sorrows, and fully immerse oneself in the role. At the same time, one must continuously enrich one's life experiences and draw inspiration from life; only then can the character become more three-dimensional and realistic."
Jun Mo Ran shared his insights on industry development: "The film and television industry is constantly evolving. As an actor, one must maintain keen insight and pay attention to industry trends and changes in audience demands. Continuously learning and improving one's comprehensive qualities is essential. Not only should one strive for excellence in acting skills, but one should also broaden one's knowledge base and enhance cultural literacy. Only in this way can one gain a foothold in a highly competitive industry."
During the lecture, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran emphasized the professional ethics and conduct of actors. They shared their experiences in the entertainment industry and how to maintain their original aspirations and uphold the purity of art when faced with the temptations of fame and fortune. "Actors are public figures and bear certain social responsibilities. We must use our work to convey positive energy and guide the audience to establish correct values," Ling Yichen said seriously and firmly. Jun Moran added, "On set, it's essential to respect every staff member; teamwork is crucial. Only when everyone works together can we create excellent works."
To help students better understand the close connection between performing arts and life, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran led them out of the classroom for on-site observation and experience. They went to a bustling commercial street, allowing students to observe the passersby and capture different personalities and emotional states from their expressions, movements, and words. The students excitedly moved through the crowd, carefully observing every detail, as if they were on a giant stage of life.
During an observation exercise, a student noticed an elderly woman selling flowers. Although the years had etched deep wrinkles on her face, her eyes shone with optimism and kindness. Drawn to her demeanor, the student approached her, spoke with her, listened to her story, and incorporated his observations and feelings into his performance. In the subsequent classroom performance, he successfully portrayed an elderly woman who, despite the hardships she had endured, still held onto hope, earning high praise from Ling Yichen and Jun Mozhan.
As the course drew to a close, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran organized a performance for the students. The students had prepared meticulously, applying the knowledge and skills they had learned in class to their performances. On stage, they showcased youthful energy and a passion for the performing arts with their brilliant performances, captivating the audience with their enthusiasm and talent, who responded with thunderous applause.
After the performance, Ling Yichen and Jun Mo Ran stood on the stage, looking at the energetic faces below, their hearts filled with pride. Ling Yichen said with emotion, "Seeing your growth and progress in such a short time makes us incredibly proud. We hope you remember that the path of acting is full of challenges, but as long as you hold onto your dreams and persevere, you will definitely achieve your goals." Jun Mo Ran also encouraged them, "You are the future and hope of the film and television industry. Be brave in pursuing your dreams, interpret life through acting, and illuminate your lives with art."
The students responded to their mentors with enthusiastic applause and cheers, their eyes shining with unwavering determination. At that moment, Ling Yichen and Jun Moran knew that they had planted seeds of acting in the hearts of these young students, seeds that would take root, sprout, grow strong, and blossom into magnificent flowers in the vast land of the film and television industry. They would continue to forge ahead on the path of cultivating new talent, contributing their strength to the prosperity and development of the film and television industry.
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