Auditioning and Acting for the Camera: Proven Techniques for Auditioning and Performing in Film, Episodic T.V., Sitcoms, Soap Operas, Commercials, and

by John W. Shepard

Book Overview

In this book, John W. Shepard provides a selection of proven techniques that can be used when auditioning for and performing in films, soap operas, sitcoms, commercials and other television shows. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575252759
• ISBN13: 9781575252759
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Smith & Kraus
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Things I wish I had known for 20 years

As a "working actor" I wish I had known 20 years ago even 1 of these techniques or pieces of information. It would have changed my career. John Shepard's book is beyond informative -its a miracle. Nancy Mimless

Get this book! An actors bible to camera work

This is a terrific book. Acting is a craft, so like any other craft it has it's changes. It should come as no surprise that there are growing number of facets where knowledge can give you an edge. No actor can be expected to know everything. Enter John Shepard. Here's a book that spells out the variety of camera work out there. Should you find yourself up for a commercial, industrial, creating CD Roms, Soap Opera, film, or episodic TV, Shepard has a chapter on each one. Everything, from what you wear to the details of auditioning techniques, is laid out. Do you expect to be working on location? Shepard tells you what you can expect as well as what's expected of you. There are sample scripts, scenes to practice and exercises to sharpen your skills. This book is full of good stuff.