Acting for Film

Download or read book Acting for Film written by Cathy Haase and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aspiring film and television actors will discover exercises for relaxing the face to achieve maximum expressiveness; maintaining proper eye focus in front of the camera and conveying the "beats" of a scene, even in the shortest takes. They'll also learn tested techniques for adapting to the styles of different directors; modulating voice and breath for maximum effect; preparing for the first day on the set; enduring multiple takes and on-the-set waiting; and much, much more. For any performer who intends to make a living in front of the camera, Acting for Film is the most authoritative resource!