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The Society of Teachers of Speech & Drama Journal May 2003
Direct: The Magazine of the Directors Guild of Great Britain, Spring 2003
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About time.,
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This review is from: Acting For Film: Truth 24 Times a Second (Paperback)
It is about time that someone realised the importance of film (and t.v.) specific technique in acting. In this country there has long been a belief that "of course you don't need to learn how to act for film darling, anyone can do it". So much so that only in the last few years has a film specific drama school been set up in London, the International School of Screen Acting, which is the first school of its type in England and indeed western Europe. Unbelievable. This old fashioned idea is, of course, utter rubbish. Film acting is a discipline that requires a totally different set of skills to stage acting, a fact that this book not only ably demonstrates, but also sets you on the right path to learning. I would recommend this, Patrick Tuckers book on film acting and Michael Caines book on the same subject. Also, Jean Bernadetti's 'Stanislavski and The Actor' is very, very handy. Together, the perfect beginnings of a library for the dedicated film actor.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Answer to an actor's prayer,
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This review is from: Acting For Film: Truth 24 Times a Second (Paperback)
At last. A book that actually treats film acting seriously, not just as a poor relation to acting in the theatre. Most Acting Schools devote little or no time to this branch of the acting profession. So where is a rising new professional to learn their craft? Or a wannabe? Or even a seasoned old hand?In 'Acting for Film', that's where. Mel Churcher brings a wealth of experience on major movie sets to bear on the problem and comes up with a book that is both a practical guide and a good read. She has worked with some of the top directors, many big stars and a host of actors, coaching them in voice and accents as well as acting. In this book she shares the secrets she's discovered in the process. Here you'll learn how to trust the camera and how to make the camera love you. 'Acting For Film' has highly practical exercises to hone film acting technique. There are pointers, hints, anecdotes and stories. But there's much, much more besides. Tips on casting and auditions to help land the part. Advice about working on camera to make sure what the actor puts in comes out on the screen. Ideas from other top members of the film crew on how to get the most from a performance. A guide through the jungle of weird language, strange equipment and stranger people that make up a film set. If you're an actor, a director, a film professional or just someone with an interest in the craft of film acting I do urge you to try this book. 'The truth 24 times a second' is Mel's subtitle and this book really does explain how the best film actors use the concentration and energy needed to achieve that.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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really helpufl,
By Cri Cri (Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Acting For Film: Truth 24 Times a Second (Paperback)
I have been reading some books on acting and I found this book to be practical, full of good ideas, simple to understand. It may not be for the experienced actor. I found it full of good information for someone who hasn't yet worked in film or TV. Enjoyed it and learned a lot.
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