Sunday, January 13, 2013

#4 Study Guide: Analyzing Acting

Film: Ninja Assassin
Actor: Rain (real name: Jung Jihoon)


A) Estimated Age: 26

B)
Facial features: Long hair, single eyelids (as opposed to folded ones)
Eyes: Black and narrow
Mouth: Small.

C) Body Type
Height: 6'1
Shape: Mesomorph. Muscular.
Character: Normally has short hair, and did work out for the movie. But is still naturally more muscular than most Korean icons.

Ethnicity and race: Asian; Korean.

Voice: large range, speaks in a middle register but is a trained singer and is known for screeching high vocals.

Volume: Speaks softly, but firmly. Louder than a whisper, but with command.

Distinctive elements of his voice: Noticeable Korean accent. Not to the point that his speech is not understandable, but it is noticed.

Vocal style: Akin to a loud whisper.

Star type: Known for romantic comedies and drama series (on television), Rain's hollywood debut was Speed Racer.

Publicity about star: He is one of the best selling artists in Asia and was a love interest of Megan Fox. However, he turned her down.

He is known as a very masculine figure in the Asian media industry. (Often portraying himself as a dominant, sensual figure)

Uncredited inventor of the "aviators and suit" look. Also, re popularized three piece suits after punk and anti-establishment movements had become popular.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYax6ABb-8

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