Secrets of Screen Acting

by Patrick Tucker

Book Overview

When it was first published in 1993, Secrets of Screen Acting broke new ground in explaining how acting for the camera is different from acting on stage. Reaction time is altered, physical timing and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878301771
• ISBN13: 9780878301775
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Informative

This was a very informative book for my Acting for the Camera students. Promoted interesting questions and good discussion.

One incredible gem of knowledge after another!

During my first read through my jaw kept dropping as I came to understand how little I know about screen acting, even at my low level of experience. This book did more to open my eyes to the virtually hidden peculiarities and demands of acting for the screen than anything I've ever read. The pages of review sheets at the back are worth the price of the book.The style is readable and the author speaks with the authority of experience. I'm sure that this will turn out to be the best investment I've made in my fledgling career as a film actor. I'm going to give this book to my closest actor-friends. I can't think of a better way to show how much I value them.

Excellent; detailed techniques on screen acting

Includes numerous detailed techniques for film acting, such as adjusting your performance for various camera distances (master shot vs. close-up, etc.