After we are analysing a scene, actors typically come to the conclusion that their character needs the opposite character to ‘perceive’, ’see’, ‘know’, ‘comprehend’ ‘realise’. 

This could be true. However these are passive inner aims and they’re solely a part of the story. At ACS, we name a personality’s goal a ‘need’. It’s what they need the opposite character to do now. 

When your character needs the opposite character to ‘realise’ one thing, that’s not the tip of their purpose. After we need somebody to understand one thing, we would like them to take motion on the premise of this realisation. 

What your character needs the opposite character to do ought to ALWAYS lead to significant exterior motion.

So if you find yourself with ‘perceive they’ve offended them’ or ‘realise they’ve brought on them ache’ – the subsequent query to ask is:

After they ‘realise’ or ‘perceive’ what is going to they do? Apologise? Make amends? Fall to their knees and grovel?

Passive inner aims can’t be seen, they usually solely take you half approach in the direction of your understanding of the scene. Maintaining digging for a significant motion as a result of energetic aims/needs result in higher motion/appearing.