Secrets of Screen Acting: International Perspectives

By Patrick Tucker

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878300414
• ISBN13: 9780878300419
• Release Date: December 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Very Informative

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

One incredible gem of knowledge after another!

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.

Excellent; detailed techniques on screen acting

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