 | The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera 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. John Howard Swain has coached a myriad of clients ranging from first-time performers to Emmy Award-winning actors, Supreme Court Justices, and Fortune 500 executives. In addition to his New York stage credits he has also guest-starred in dozens of television's most iconic shows, including such classics as Hill Street Blues to Law & Order: SVU . As a director he has staged over twenty plays, including such hits as That Championship Season , Veronica's Room , and The Owl and the Pussycat . He has also directed four films: Whose Life, Uncommon, Stand-by , and the multi-award winning short , A Younger Man. Students from his program continue to work across the globe, and can be seen starring on Broadway, in television, and on film. |
