got cold feet later. That makes sense. Outside of Lloyd’s book a great majority never touch on the subject.
They read more like a technical manual full of camera positions, lighting set ups, or the best equipment to shoot and edit your movie with. I learned first hand to include nudity, simulated sex, and strong subject matter in a movie boils down to communicating with actors. I dedicated a full chapter in my recent book The First Movie Is The Toughest to this subject from casting to filming. Here is a sneak peek for interested readers –
When casting starts for roles that require an actor to appear nude be upfront to potential talent. It’s not fair to say to an actor they “might” have to appear nude in a scene if you know that “might” really means they “will.” Reinforce this point at casting calls by highlighting specific roles and scenes in the