ACTION! Professional Acting for Film and Television
by Robert Benedetti
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Author: Robert BenedettiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-01
ISBN: 0321418255
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Book Reviews of ACTION! Professional Acting for Film and Television
Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Super book.
I teach Acting for the camera
and use this text.
Terrific work on being on a set
and great work on describing the Acting process.
Highly recommend!
Summary of ACTION! Professional Acting for Film and Television
In Action!, Peabody and multiple Emmy award-winning producer and leading teacher of acting Robert Benedetti offers a practical, detailed and clearly structured approach to the fundamentals of acting for the camera. The first part of the book is a step-by-step guide to how an actor fits into the process of shooting a film or television show. The second part describes how to prepare yourself for any role through detailed instructions for creating the inner life of a character.Benedetti's analysis of sample scenes, such as Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and the sitcom Cheers, helps readers become experts and complete naturals in front of a camera.
The book features:
How acting for the camera is different from acting on stage
Complete coverage on how to start an acting career in film or television
All major film production personnel, terms and forms
Detailed discussion of self-training for the camera
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