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>