revoltofagirl

I disagree with whoever told you it wasn't helpful to watch yourself on tape. it is extremely helpful to see yourself and what you're doing on stage. it's good to see your movements and how they look while you interact with other actors... if it's just a solo scene or you're the only one being taped, it's good to focus on your facial expressions and it helps you notice if you're doing anything out of charactor. I had to tape an audition for a school I was applying to because I was in another state at the time and couldn't make it to an in-person audition. after watching the tape, I decided to re-shoot it. I noticed quite a few flaws during my monologues (looking down, looking away, biting my nails, ect) that were out of charactor.

also, when I was at college, our director would tape the dress rehearsal and all of the performances so that before each performance we could see how we did the night before and it would psych us up (for lack of a better term) for the upcoming performance.

it's only bad to see yourself on film if you're going to criticise yourself too roughly and give up on acting. and if you're going to do that anyway then I believe acting isn't right for you to begin with.

also, I agree with what the above person said. I think your instructor is being very honest with you and you should believe him/her. you're paying for their help.