Science and Art of Acting for the Camera

<p><em>The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera</em> 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.</p>