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I need acting tips on crying?

how does an actor fake cry and make it seem so real? any advice or techniques?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: There are several ways.. I for prefer natural methods.. crying is a hard thing to do, and there is more to it than getting tears to weld up in your eyes.

Mechanically crying is the same dyaphragm movement as laughing, and getting that control down is key, it makes it more believable.

As far as going through the motions, I have found its best to think of something that made me sad, and use that sensation and work it into my characters state of mind at the time. For me that method has worked best.

There are chemical and other solutions to make your eyes get all watery.. but if the emotion isn't there behind it, and real... you might as well be chopping onions, and not acting on a stage or in front of a camera.