Acting for the Camera

Culled from Tony Barr's 40 years' experience as a performer, director, and acting teacher, this highly praised handbook provides readers with the practical knowledge they need. This updated edition includes new exercises for honing on-camera skills; additional chapters on imagination and movement; and fresh material on character development, monologues, visual focus, playing comedy, and working with directors. Inside tips on the studio system and acting guilds are particularly helpful for novices, and numerous anedotes from actors such as Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins and examples from current movies illustrate its many lessons.

About the Author

Tony Barr conducts acting seminars throughout the United States and Canada, and lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Reviews

"So clear and informative I read it like a novel. And when I finsihed it I learned a thing or two."--Karl MaldenA"One of the most helpful, most outstanding books for actors."--Eva Marie Saint A "The actor searching for practical advice on the technique of acting for film will be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive and inspirational volume.""--Drama-Logue""A first-class book for the beginner and refreshing review for any pro.""--Los Angeles Times""Tony Barr has made [acting] eloquently simple with "Acting for the Camera . It is fast reading, easily understood, and beautifully laid out."--Ed Asner, from the foreword --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

A must-have book for all actors on the technique of acting for film and television. "A first-class book for the beginner and refreshing review for any pro."--Los Angeles Times