Film professionals have long talked about the logistics of staging steamy scenes for screen. While many of these scenes are amorous, some are downright uncomfortable.
But regardless of the intended mood, the most difficult scenes to film are the ones that are uncomfortable for the actors. A recent panel discussion focused on the technicalities of staging sex scenes for film. Actors are left incredibly vulnerable while performing these scenes. Read on to learn more about the process of staging a steamy scene.
Preparing for a sex scene
To get the most out of a sexual scene, prepare physically. Agree in advance what the scene will be about, including areas to be touched, and gain the consent of the other person. In addition, ensure that the other person is aware of what is going to happen in the scene, and have them agree to be naked or go through sexual content before shooting begins. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare.
1. Know the audience’s reaction
Keeping privates from popping up on screen
Many films use a “modesty patch” to cover an actor’s privates during sexual scenes. This patch covers the crotch and back of an actor, as well as the penis of a man. In addition, the actor wears a butt double in the film. Keeping privates from popping up on screen is a major issue for many women and men, and a few simple ways to hide your own private parts from the audience are listed below.
