The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting

The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting
ISBN-10
1315309017
ISBN-13
9781315309019
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
227
Language
English
Published
2017-07-31
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Author
John Howard Swain

Description

The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera provides a precise yet practical approach to help unlock the mysteries of acting for film and television. Written by veteran actor, producer, and director John Howard Swain, the book offers a clear-cut, no-nonsense technique that equips aspiring or working actors with the necessary skills to succeed on camera. The technique teaches you how to build multi-dimensional characters; construct truthful and exciting relationships; ignite stimulating emotions; craft a series of discoveries guaranteed to energize your work; and much, much more. The book also provides instruction for actors working in commercials—from slating, to the dreaded "tell us about yourself" interview, to nailing "the tag" and embracing the cliché—and supplies sample commercial copy for students to practice.

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