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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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The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera, John W Swain, Kathleen Dolan Swain
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John W Swain, Kathleen Dolan Swain
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN10
- 1138233676
- ISBN13
- 9781138233676
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Hobby, Theater
- Rating
- 4.45 out of 5
- 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.