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

ISBN-13: 9781138233676 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 227 str.

John Howard Swain

Opis

The Science & Art of Acting for the Camera provides a precise yet practical approach to help unlock the mysteries of acting for film and television as well as commercials. Written by veteran actor, producer, director John Howard Swain, who has over forty years' experience working on stage and screen, the book offers step-by-step tools and exercises any aspiring or working actor needs to succeed on camera. These skills include building a character; forming relationships; igniting emotions; achieving line-to-line objectives, and more. Swain 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 cliche--and provides sample copy for students to practice.

O autorze

John Howard Swain has coached a myriad of clients ranging from first-time performers to Emmy Award-winning actors, Supreme Court Justices, and Fortune 500 executives. In addition to his New York stage credits he has also guest-starred in dozens of television’s most iconic shows, including such classics as Hill Street Blues to Law & Order: SVU. As a director he has staged over twenty plays, including such hits as That Championship Season, Veronica’s Room, and The Owl and the Pussycat. He has also directed four films: Whose Life, Uncommon, Stand-by, and the multi-award winning short, A Younger Man. Students from his program continue to work across the globe, and can be seen starring on Broadway, in television, and on film.