The Science And Art of Acting for the Camera ─ A Practical Approach to Film, Television, and Commercial Acting

The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera 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.

A veteran actor, director, producer and teacher, John Howard Swain has coached a myriad of clients ranging from first time actors to Emmy Award-winning performers, to Supreme Court Justices, to Fortune 500 executives. His acting credits include numerous roles on Broadway as well as dozens of guest starring performances in episodic television including such classics as Hill Street Blues to current day Law & Order: SVU. As a director he has staged over twenty plays including such hits as That Championship Season, Veronica’s Room, The Owl and the Pussycat, and The Hollow. Students from his program continue to work across the globe starring on Broadway, in network television series, and in film. For more information and updates please go to his website: www.johnhowardswain.com