{"product_id":"acting-for-film-second-edition-9781621536642","title":"Acting for Film (Second Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"It will not disappoint . . .\" --Ian McKellen, from the Foreword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Authoritative Training Manual for Film Actors and Teachers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In today's entertainment industry of buff bodies and beautiful faces, it's easy to think that a couple of sit-ups and high cheek bones can create a movie legend,\" writes film veteran Cathy Haase. However, she adds, what the actor really must have are \"technique, craft, and a depth of self-knowledge.\" In \u003ci\u003eActing for Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, Haase shows actors how to develop all of these, sharing her secrets (developed through years of on-camera work) for creating characters who come alive and who touch the souls of the audience.\u003cbr\u003e Readers will learn how to apply theatrical training to film acting and hone a personal approach to rendering a character. \u003ci\u003eActing for Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, is an essential guide for aspiring performers, acting teachers, and anyone interested in gaining a greater understanding of the craft. This new edition includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e Advice on dealing with new technology including CGI and motion capture \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Concentration and relaxation exercises that will enhance facial expressiveness \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Exploration of sense memory techniques for on-camera work \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Animal exercises and their usages \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Tips for maintaining proper eye focus in front of the camera and conveying the \"beats\" of a scene, even in the shortest takes \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For any performer who intends to make a living in front of the camera, \u003ci\u003eActing for Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, is the most authoritative resource  With Haase's experience and advice in their pocket, readers will be prepared to land the film role they've been dreaming of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621536642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Cathy Haase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36662622322844,"sku":"9781621536642","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_216fb32c-0823-4d2e-bf55-0c3c55f8f0e0.jpg?v=1603902303","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/acting-for-film-second-edition-9781621536642","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}