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 digital frame itself become the measure of all things; so the director must conceptualize each image in terms of this new rectangle and actors must fit into the frame. Based on a revolutionary non-Method approach to acting; this book shows what actually works: how an actor; an announcer--anyone working in front of the cameras--gives excellent performances on screen.Instead of starting with what is real and trying to wrestle that onto the screen; Patrick Tucker explains how to work with the realities of a shoot and work from there towards the real. His step-by-step guide to the elements of effective screen acting is an extension and explanation of a lifetime of work in the field; containing over 50 acting exercises and the tried-and-tested Screen Acting Checklist.As well as being completely updated to cover new techniques; film references and insights; this third edition now includes a set of Film Clip Time Codes for each film. These not only itemise the films discussed in each chapter; but also pinpoint the precise moments where each example can be found so that students; teachers; and professional actors can refer to them quickly and easily.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you liked the color guideBy PRANTZIf you liked the color guide; thats well and dandy... but the layout guide is not as useful at all for designers. For aspiring designers and those in school; this is good. But its far too safe and ordinary for modern designers who are looking for inspiration to spice up their work. More of a beginners guide.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great insight; horrendous designs.By InFearAndFaithIf you are looking for a visual inspiration book be sure to steer clear of this one. While Jim does offer extremely helpful insight and case studies; the designs are horrendous. Use this book only as a tool for brainstorming different types of brochures; folders; newsletters; etc. DO NOT use this book for visual inspiration. The designs alone will make you nauseated. I hope a revised version comes out where a little more effort is put into the designs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Krause Became another teacher for meBy Josh SchmittI had bought this book years ago when I was attending The Art Institute hoping it would kick those creative juices into high gear on various school projects. What I didnt know is that; this book became a gateway drug to Jims other excellent "index" books and create a reference for me to draw to in the real world!I became acutely aware of how much better I had become as a designer in school when my work started gaining more and more praise from other creatives (students) and my teachers. This started happening not long after some of the layout suggestions in this book started to influence the way I would design. Since that time Ive worked in the field and used this to show newbie interns and designers some tricks and tips to make them better. Especially when they/we struggle; which is bound to happen when your degree becomes your career.Its a valuable resource that I purchased for
