Acting for Film

Cathy Haase

• Éditeur: Allworth Press
• Année: 2012
• ISBN:
  9781581159516
• Sujet: Mezzi di comunicazione e arti performative
• Sous-sujet: Recitazione e provini

Develop the skills and techniques you need to break into TV and film with this practical guide to acting on camera. Acting for film is a unique craft requiring specialized skills. In this authoritative manual, veteran acting coach Cathy Haase presents practical exercises that enable actors to get the most out of every shot. Here you will learn how to relax the face to achieve maximum expressiveness; maintain proper eye focus in front of the camera and convey the "beats" of a scene, even in the shortest takes. Haase also includes tested techniques for adapting to the styles of different directors; modulating voice and breath for maximum effect; preparing for the first day on set; enduring multiple takes and long periods of waiting between them; and much more. For any performer who intends to make a living in front of the camera, Acting for Film is an essential resource!