Acting for Film by Cathy Haase

Product Description

In this must-have guide for aspiring performers, a veteran film actor shares her secrets for success when performing for film and television. Readers will discover exercises for relaxing the face to achieve maximum expressiveness; maintaining proper eye focus in front of the camera and conveying the "beats" of a scene, even in the shortest takes. They'll also discover tested techniques for adapting to the styles of different directors; modulating voice and breath for maximum effect; preparing for the first day on the set; enduring multiple takes and on-the-set waiting; and much, much more. For any performer who intends to make a living in front of the camera, Acting for Film is the most authoritative resource!
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #270603 in Books
Published on: 2003-01-01
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
240 pages
Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Cathy Haase has been acting professionally for over 20 years. A faculty member at the School of Visual Arts and a workshop leader for the Actors Studio, she lives in New York City.
Customer Reviews

Informative, thorough guide to Acting
This is one of the most comprehensive and thorough guides to Acting out there. It covers all the bases from inner voice, to auditions, to the making of a film and the performers role. By following the essentials in this guidebook, any aspiring craftsman in the performing arts will excel in their field. They will thoroughly understand how their body is the instrument of the performance and develop the skills to step into each characters skin. Highly recommended.

Practical Guide to Acting in Front of the Camera
"Acting for Film" is a very good book for actors who want to know how to act in front of the camera. It covers alot of practical knowledge such as the audition process, reading a script and creating your character. Also covered is what is expected during the film shoot both for big-budget and low-budget films. This book will teach you what acting in front of a camera is all about. A "must have" book for all aspiring film actors.

A survey of technique, craft, and artistic requirements
Cathy Haase's ACTING FOR FILM provides a survey of technique, craft, and artistic requirements for actors. Chapters cover the specifics of converting drama lessons to film; from maintaining proper eye focus on front of the camera to preparing for auditions and sets. There's a big difference between acting on stage and acting for the camera: Haase covers all the finer points of the latter.