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In this new edition, Patrick Tucker retains the engaging style and useful structure of the first edition while addressing significant changes in current technology, ensuring that this volume will remain an indispensable resource for contemporary students of screen acting.
Updated for a new decade of screen performance possibilities, Secrets of Screen Acting is a magician's box of acting tricks for today's performer and makes the distinction between acting for the stage and for the screen. He explains that the actor, instead of starting with what is real and trying to portray that on screen, should work with the realities of the shoot itself, and then work out how to make it all appear realistic.
Tucker has created and developed several screen acting of a courses, and this book is an extension and explanation of a lifetime of work in the field. Containing over fifty acting exercises, this book leads the reader step-by-step through the elements of effective screen acting.
Refreshing in its informal approach and full of instructive anecdotes, Secrets of Screen Acting is an invaluable guide for those who wish to master the art of acting on-screen.
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When it was first published in 1993, Secrets of Screen Acting broke new ground in explaining how acting for the camera is different from acting on stage. Reaction time is altered, physical timing and placement are reconceived, and the proportions of the film frame itself become the measure of all things. In this updated edition, Patrick Tucker explains how digital video introduces yet another secret (and solution): the proportions of the digital frame are different from that of traditional film stock, so that the director must conceptualize each image in terms of this new rectangle. Actors now fit into the frame in a slightly different way. Based on a revolutionary non-Method approach to acting, Secrets of Screen Acting shows what actually works: how an actor, an announcer--anyone working in front of the cameras--gives excellent performances on screen.
In this new edition, Patrick Tucker retains the engaging style and useful structure of the first edition while addressing significant changes in current technology, ensuring that this volume will remain an indispensable resource for contemporary students of screen acting.
Updated for a new decade of screen performance possibilities, Secrets of Screen Acting is a magician's box of acting tricks for today's performer. thought, there still exists no single method for screen work. In this book, Patrick Tucker makes the distinction between acting for the stage and for the screen. He explains that the actor, instead of starting with what is real and trying to portray that on screen, should work with the realities of the shoot itself, and then work out how to make it all appear realistic.
Tucker has created and developed several screen acting of a courses, and this book is an extension and explanation of a lifetime of work in the field. Containing over 50 acting exercises, this book leads the reader step-by-step through the elements of effective screen acting.
Refreshing in its informal approach and full of instructive anecdotes, Secrets of Screen Acting will be an invaluable guide for those who wish to master the art of acting on-screen. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
In this new edition, Patrick Tucker retains the engaging style and useful structure of the first edition while addressing significant changes in current technology, ensuring that this volume will remain an indispensable resource for contemporary students of screen acting.
Updated for a new decade of screen performance possibilities, Secrets of Screen Acting is a magician's box of acting tricks for today's performer. thought, there still exists no single method for screen work. In this book, Patrick Tucker makes the distinction between acting for the stage and for the screen. He explains that the actor, instead of starting with what is real and trying to portray that on screen, should work with the realities of the shoot itself, and then work out how to make it all appear realistic.
Tucker has created and developed several screen acting of a courses, and this book is an extension and explanation of a lifetime of work in the field. Containing over 50 acting exercises, this book leads the reader step-by-step through the elements of effective screen acting.
Refreshing in its informal approach and full of instructive anecdotes, Secrets of Screen Acting will be an invaluable guide for those who wish to master the art of acting on-screen. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a must for all those interested in screen acting (film and TV)or screen directing. It is the book of choice used by the Rising Stars (screen stars of the future in training at Ace Star Managements studio). Screen acting is considrably different to stage acting and this book covers all of the differences. As a director, I just wish all actors would read this book. Buy it and you will not be disapointed, but dont show it to many people or you will never have it when you want it. The only down side is that if you are into stage acting and not screen this is not for you, it is very much screen based.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Tucker takes the myths about screen acting, spun time and again by Hollywood's own, and challenges them directly. Forget what you've heard about acting for the screen being more like real life. Don't beleive it when someone tells you that you have to "do less" for the screen. It only took a little critical viewing after reading this book to realize that this guy was right! That's why my acting teacher uses it as a class text. If you're serious about pursuing a career acting on the screen, then this book is essential reading.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Includes numerous detailed techniques for film acting, such as adjusting your performance for various camera distances (master shot vs. close-up, etc.)
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I've been so lucky to have been taught by Patrick Tucker himself, and I must say I looked very much forward to recieve the book after.
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Published 2 months ago by Rose
Superb
All you need to know, really, if you're working in film or TV. Mainly for actors, but also of great value for DOPs and directors. It has helped me enormously with my screen acting.
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Paul Harrison
Brilliant
I bought this book after purchasing the author's Secrets of Acting Shakespeare. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by C. S. Corbett
Patrick Tucker is brilliant
If you have any interest at all in acting for the screen, then buy this book. The guy is a genius.
Published on 9 Jun 2009 by Actress 1
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