Secrets of Screen Acting [Paperback]

Patrick Tucker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878300422 | ISBN-13: 978-0878300426 | Publication Date: December 19, 1993 | Edition: 1

Secrets of Screen Acting, the first book of its kind, introduces both beginners and professionals alike to the art of on-screen acting. Patrick Tucker makes the distinction between acting for the stage and for the screen, explaining 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.

Tucker has developed several screen acting courses, and this book is an extension and explanation of a lifetime of work in the field. Containing over 50 exercises, this book leads the reader step-by-step through the elements of effective screen acting.

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About the Author

Patrick Tucker is an accomplished director of the screen and stage. Since his first professional production in 1968, he has directed more than 200 plays in all forms of theater, from weekly repertory to the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was accepted by the BBC Television Directing program in 1976 and has subsequently directed more than 150 television dramas. He has developed his unique approach to television and film acting as a separate discipline, and he has lectured and taught all over the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 19, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878300422
• ISBN-13: 978-0878300426
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,664,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One incredible gem of knowledge after another!, September 11, 1998

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This review is from: Secrets of Screen Acting (A Theatre Arts Book) (Hardcover)

During my first read through my jaw kept dropping as I came to understand how little I know about screen acting, even at my low level of experience.

This book did more to open my eyes to the virtually hidden peculiarities and demands of acting for the screen than anything I've ever read. The pages of review sheets at the back are worth the price of the book.

The style is readable and the author speaks with the authority of experience. I'm sure that this will turn out to be the best investment I've made in my fledgling career as a film actor. I'm going to give this book to my closest actor-friends. I can't think of a better way to show how much I value them.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent; detailed techniques on screen acting, February 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Secrets of Screen Acting (Paperback)

Includes numerous detailed techniques for film acting, such as adjusting your performance for various camera distances (master shot vs. close-up, etc.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, January 15, 2008

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Kurt Heinlein "Kurt Gerard Heinlein" (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Secrets of Screen Acting (Theatre Arts Book) (Paperback)

This was a very informative book for my Acting for the Camera students. Promoted interesting questions and good discussion.