{"product_id":"the-science-and-art-of-acting-for-the-camera-a-practical-approach-to-film-television-and-commercial-acting-9781138233676","title":"The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera: A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Science and Art of Acting for the Camera\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Howard Swain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138233676\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Howard Swain\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eHill Street Blues\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order: SVU\u003c\/i\u003e. As a director he has staged over twenty plays, including such hits as \u003ci\u003eThat Championship Season\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVeronica's Room\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Owl and the Pussycat\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also directed four films: \u003ci\u003eWhose Life, Uncommon, Stand-by\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe multi-award winning short\u003ci\u003e, A Younger Man.\u003c\/i\u003e Students from his program continue to work across the globe, and can be seen starring on Broadway, in television, and on film. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45086112186483,"sku":"9781138233676","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_4cbebb92-b238-458f-9219-4773e4eb98b4.jpg?v=1781010492","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-science-and-art-of-acting-for-the-camera-a-practical-approach-to-film-television-and-commercial-acting-9781138233676","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}