What To Do With Your Arms - Reducing Awkwardness on Stage

Become a Patron of this channel and get cool bonus features:   / augmentedactor   -~- What do you do with your arms when you are performing? Our hands tend to wander about when we get nervous and they can give away our anxiety. Many actors struggle with figuring out what to do with their hands and their arms. In this video, I offer some advice and tips on ways you can reduce awkwardness on stage and give yourself something to do with your arms. We look at why acting teachers ask you to remain still while performing and how to use your body more naturally when acting. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: Download the Free E-Book "How to Memorize Virtually Anything": http://bit.ly/AAMemory Watch the full video of "What Do You Do With Your Arms?":    • NEW VOICES :: What Do You Do With Your Arms?   [Performed by John Scott. Directed by Brandon Ivie. Words and Music by Carner & Gregor] Watch full clip from Dick Cavett Show with Ian McKellen:    • Ian McKellen Explains The Difference Betwe...   Please Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases. VISIT THE AUGMENTED ACTOR WEBSITE: http://www.augmentedactor.com GET AUGMENTED ACTOR T-SHIRTS AND MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/augmente... JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:   / augmentedactor   ------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO BE AN AUGMENTED ACTOR: https://goo.gl/da2Rar MY MOST POPULAR VIDEO: https://goo.gl/8LuRp6 MY MOST RECENT VIDEO: https://goo.gl/ZjRxss ABOUT AUGMENTED ACTOR: Augment your acting career with tips, tactics, and tech! Your host, Doug Fahl, has acted in hundreds of theater, film and commercial productions over the past 36 years. This channel is focused on helping new actors as well as seasoned performers who want to get advice on a variety of related topics. We also explore emerging tech paradigms such as Virtual and Augmented Reality and how they play a role in your acting career. Our videos explore a variety of topics including acting techniques, how-to videos on casting, rehearsals, and performances; and advice on how to manage your career for the long haul. Whether you're a stage actor, film actor, singer, dancer, comedian or other type of performer, you'll find useful information here. DOUG FAHL on SOCIAL MEDIA: My Site: http://www.dougfahl.com/actor My IMDb: https://goo.gl/Ckb7kb Facebook: https://goo.gl/4zPNZv Linked-In:   / dougfahl   Twitter and Instagram: @jitterdoug My VR Company: http://www.octopusinteractivevr.com My VR Game: http://www.bigbangbilliards.com Steam Page: https://goo.gl/NXc49e EQUIPMENT I USE IN MY VIDEOS: CAMERA: Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Vlogging Camera: https://amzn.to/39iQkKa iPhone 7s: https://www.apple.com/iphone MICROPHONES: Rode Wireless Go Premium Pack with Lavalier Go: https://amzn.to/32MVUTY Wireless Microphone System, Phenyx Pro 4-Channel UHF Cordless Mic Set with Handheld/Lapel/Headset/Bodypack: https://amzn.to/2ORRZwQ Zoom H5 4-Track Portable Recorder: https://amzn.to/2CHVaon Monoprice 4-Channel XLR Male to XLR Female Snake Cable Cord: https://amzn.to/39lilkx LIGHTING: GVM 2 Pack RGB LED Camera Light Full Color: https://amzn.to/2ZYies9 CRAPHY Photography Studio Softbox Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2BnPxLt IVISII 18" Ring Light Kit: https://amzn.to/2BnR5Fh Fovitec - 1x 7'6" Photography & Video Light Stand Kit: https://amzn.to/2ZUYaXe OTHER TOOLS: The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter Kit: https://amzn.to/32P9s1o 2 Pcs Tripod Mini Ball Head Mounts: https://amzn.to/3jwZYOb LG 34WK650-W 34" UltraWide 21:9 IPS Monitor: https://amzn.to/2OSccCJ Amazon Smart Plug: https://amzn.to/39npgcM Amazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/3jsAdP3 Editing Software: Davinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod... Image manipulation and graphics: Adobe Creative Suite: https://adobe.com/ Source material licensed through Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/