{"product_id":"acting-for-film-second-edition-cathy-haase-9781621536642","title":"Acting for Film (Second Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"It will not disappoint . . .\" --Ian McKellen, from the Foreword\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Authoritative Training Manual for Film Actors and Teachers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"In today's entertainment industry of buff bodies and beautiful faces, it's easy to think that a couple of sit-ups and high cheek bones can create a movie legend,\" writes film veteran Cathy Haase. However, she adds, what the actor really must have are \"technique, craft, and a depth of self-knowledge.\" In \u003ci\u003eActing for Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, Haase shows actors how to develop all of these, sharing her secrets (developed through years of on-camera work) for creating characters who come alive and who touch the souls of the audience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Readers will learn how to apply theatrical training to film acting and hone a personal approach to rendering a character. \u003ci\u003eActing for Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, is an essential guide for aspiring performers, acting teachers, and anyone interested in gaining a greater understanding of the craft. This new edition includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on dealing with new technology including CGI and motion capture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration and relaxation exercises that will enhance facial expressiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of sense memory techniques for on-camera work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal exercises and their usages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for maintaining proper eye focus in front of the camera and conveying the \"beats\" of a scene, even in the shortest takes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e For any performer who intends to make a living in front of the camera, \u003ci\u003eActing for Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, is the most authoritative resource  With Haase's experience and advice in their pocket, readers will be prepared to land the film role they've been dreaming of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cathy Haase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1621536645\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781621536642\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Allworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Cathy Haase","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989402091775,"sku":"9781621536642","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7de4710-12ce-4453-a6f6-598da1207f56.jpg?v=1683299287","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/acting-for-film-second-edition-cathy-haase-9781621536642","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}