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Acting for Film
by Cathy Haase
In this must-have guide for aspiring performers, a veteran film actor shares her secrets for meeting the unique challenges of acting before a camera. Acting students, aspiring actors and established professionals wanting to deepen their understanding of the craft will find a wealth of tips and insights designed to enhance actors’ screen work. Readers will learn special exercises for relaxing the face for maximum expressiveness; maintaining proper eye focus in front of the camera; and conveying the “beats” of a scene, even in the shortest takes.
They will also discover tested techniques for applying theater training to the medium of film; adapting to the styles of different directors; modulating voice and breath for maximum effect; preparing for the first day on the set; acting in various camera set-ups; enduring multiple takes and on-the-set waiting; evaluating rushes; and much more. For every performer who intends to make a living in front of the camera, this is the most authoritative resource. |
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Reviews
“When a successful triple-hyphenate offers practical advice on how to break into ‘the Biz,’ you listen. Read this book. If you’ve ever dreamed of trying your luck in Hollywood, it’s well worth your time.”
—Elliot Stahler of Kaplan, Stahler, Gumer Agency
“Full of invaluable tips for survival in Hollywood. Unless your uncle’s name is Spielberg, you need this book.”
—writer-producer Eric Cohen
“Every year hundreds of aspiring young people ask me how to make it in the entertainment industry. Now I tell them to just read this book.”
—actor John O’Hurley
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