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The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting Hardcover - 2017

by John Howard Swain


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  • Title The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting
  • Author John Howard Swain
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 227
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Date 2017
  • Features Index
  • ISBN 9781138233669 / 1138233668
  • Weight 1.05 lbs (0.48 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 in (23.11 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Motion picture acting
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017015397
  • Dewey Decimal Code 791.430

About the author

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.

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2018 blue hardcover in like new condition; slight wear to covers, no marks inside. US media mail for shipping. This book 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 commercialsfrom slating, to the dreaded "tell us about yourself" interview, to nailing "the tag" and embracing the clichéand supplies sample commercial copy for students to practice.
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