Product Description

Culled from Tony Barr's 40 years' experience as a performer, director and acting teacher in Hollywood, this handbook provides readers with useful practical knowledge for performing in front of the camera. This updated edition includes new exercises for honing on-camera skills; additional chapters on imagination and movement; and additional material on character development, monologues, visual focus, playing comedy, and working with directors. Inside tips on the studio system and acting guilds should make this guide particularly helpful for people new to the business. Numerous anecdotes from actors such as Morgan freeman and Anthony Hopkins, and examples from current films illustrate the book's many lessons.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #268675 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Customer Reviews

A necessary book for any working actor, especially for the screen!
I am just about to go into a film for the first time and I found that Tony Barr's book was an essential help. He explains in great detail about the film set and what to expect. I can now walk in to the set for the first time with some confidence and really create a great character on screen. The set wont be a scary place any more and I will be able to keep up with all the, 'lingo'.

I love that Tony also addresses the all important need of acting. He could of sold a book purely on his first section. I recommend any actor to buy this book purely for that section alone!! On top of this you are given a fantastic set of exercises to practice to truly understand the principles he talks about.

This is an acting book primarily and a good one at that. It truly bridges the gap between theatre and camera acting and helps you understand all genres. It personally tells you everything that you could expect when walking in front of the camera for the first time.

Truly recommended. If you have any doubt about it - GET IT!!! Then you can make your own mind up :-)

First Rate,

Eamon Yates