The Secrets of Screen Acting
Published on 31. March 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-87830-042-6 (ISBN)
Description
Based on a non-method approach to acting, this book shows what actually works for an actor, in order to give excellent performances on screen. The differences between stage and screen, and between film and television are defined, and a number of easy exercises are included, that should allow beginner and expert alike to improve this vital aspect of modern acting.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-87830-042-6 (9780878300426)
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Patrick Tucker
Secrets of Screen Acting
Book
09/2003
2nd Edition
Routledge
€50.94
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Patrick Tucker
The Secrets of Screen Acting
Book
12/1993
Routledge
€88.09
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Content
Introduction 1. Screen versus Stage 2. Film versus Television 3. The Frame 4. The Camera 5. Reactions and Business 6. Sound and Vocal Levels 7. Typecasting 8. Acting 9. Auditions 10. Rehearsals and Technicals 11. Directing Actors for the Screen 12. Presenters (and the art of being Interviewed) 13. The Shoot 14. The Editor - and Editing Acting Exercises Epilogue Bibliography The Famous Screen Acting Check List End Papers Index