{"title":"Acting \u0026 Auditions","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"acting-face-to-face-the-actors-guide-to-understanding-how-your-face-communicates-emotion-for-tv-and-film-paperback","title":"Acting Face to Face: The Actor's Guide to Understanding how Your Face Communicates Emotion for TV and Film - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Sudol\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the first edition of \u003c\/b\u003eActing Face to Face: The Actor's Guide to Understanding How Your Face Communicates Emotion for TV and Film. A\u003cb\u003e Revised and Expanded\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e2nd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e of this book is now available. There should be a link somewhere on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first edition was powerful, and some said groundbreaking and I wanted to make sure I kept all of what made it such a success. It's all still there: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe science behind why only a small percentage of on-camera actors get the majority of the work, what those actors do differently than the rest, and what you can do to level the playing field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy acting is an art of \u003ci\u003edeception \u003c\/i\u003eand why \u003ci\u003edeception\u003c\/i\u003e is the key to truthful acting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy your facial messages may not be expressed the way you intend and how it may be costing you more than the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cb\u003es been added in the 2nd Edition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated \"Myths and Misconceptions\" chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat we've learned from mask-wearing and what it means to the on-camera actor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper dive into EYE COMMUNICATION - what the eyes can and can't say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 new photos to illustrate specificity and subtlety of emotional expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the \u003cb\u003ebiggest\u003c\/b\u003e change has been the addition of 3 brand \u003cb\u003eNEW\u003c\/b\u003e chapters that include a mini version of my proprietary Emotion Screen Test (EST). There are over 75 pages of new material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you don't already know, the EST is a guided, in-depth self-evaluation of your own facial expressions. It will help you evaluate your emotion creating and revealing strengths and weaknesses. And having that understanding can make you more self-aware, more confident, and ultimately- a better actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After working with thousands of actors and studying the work of leading researchers in the field of emotions for over 10 years, John Sudol - a veteran actor, director, casting director, Hollywood acting teacher and audition coach - has developed this book series, which stands to change the face of acting. Though developed specifically for actors, this book is also helpful to anyone in the communications business who would benefit from knowing how their face nonverbally speaks to others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* The second book of the Language of the Face series, Acting Face to Face 2, How to Create Genuine Emotion for the Camera is now available. 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On-camera acting relies on the body, voice and face. Unless you know how to control how your face expresses your thoughts, feelings and emotions you are a stage-trained actor and may not be fully prepared to work in front of the camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActing Face to Face 2: How to Create Genuine Emotion for TV and Film (AFF2) is Book 2 in the Acting: Face to Face Series. It picks up right where Acting: Face to Face, Book 1, left off- with the path to Emotional Alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActing Face to Face 2 is not just another book on acting theory, it's a complete \u003cb\u003estep-by-step course\u003c\/b\u003e in emotion and emotional facial expression training. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the first time, you will see how the \u003cb\u003escience of emotion\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eartistic expression \u003c\/b\u003ecome together and lead you down the path to achieving the real and genuine emotion necessary to communicate to the director, producer, casting director and \u003ci\u003eultimately\u003c\/i\u003e the audience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside AFF2, Sudol supplies you with all the tools and information you need to get access and gain control over your own facial expressions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFF2 also contains: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakdown of the 7 Universal Emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to instructional videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio download exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorksheets and \"Quick Look Notes\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to free online meeting and resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou're going to love this book and keep it close to you because it's easy to follow and lays the foundation for your success as an on-camera actor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLet the journey continue...\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46481639211194,"sku":"9781517219482","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6544\/3770\/files\/hFV8APg-Fn9781517219482.webp?v=1787695839"},{"product_id":"acting-in-chicago-4th-ed-making-a-living-doing-commercials-voice-over-tv-film-and-more-paperback","title":"Acting In Chicago, 4th Ed: Making A Living Doing Commercials, Voice Over, TV\/Film And More - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Agos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSam Samuelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eNEW\u003c\/b\u003e complete guide to making a living as an actor in the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over a decade, actors looking to launch or grow their careers have trusted \u003ci\u003eActing In Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e to guide them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterested in making your love of acting your primary source of income?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel like you could be doing much more with acting, but aren't sure how?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive in the Midwest and want a vibrant career without the cross-country move?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidering a transition from LA or NY and curious about the Midwest?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eActing In Chicago, 4th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the answer.\u003cp\u003eRecommended by agents and acting coaches, \u003ci\u003eActing in Chicago, 4th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the question of how to build a rewarding, sustainable, and profitable acting career. 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Kevin returned to Earth settling in as the resident bigot on the television series Homefront. Kevin has appeared in Desperate Housewives, Prison Break, MadMen, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, The Sopranos, 24, Alias and American Crime Story to name but a few. Films include: Charlie Valentine, Means and Ends, Little Heroes-Part 3, Wild Fire, Abe and Bruno, and the award-winning short Le Petomane: Parti Avec Le Vent, in which Kevin stars as the turn of the century French doctor obsessed with the strange anatomy of one of the Moulin Rouge's most famous performers. For more detailed information check out his IMDB page. Between acting gigs, Kevin has taught Film and Television audition for ten years. 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Written by veteran actor, producer, and director John Howard Swain, the book offers a clear-cut, no-nonsense technique that equips aspiring or working actors with the necessary skills to succeed on camera. The technique teaches you how to build multi-dimensional characters; construct truthful and exciting relationships; ignite stimulating emotions; craft a series of discoveries guaranteed to energize your work; and much, much more. The book also provides instruction for actors working in commercials-from slating, to the dreaded \"tell us about yourself\" interview, to nailing \"the tag\" and embracing the cliché-and supplies sample commercial copy for students to practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Howard Swain\u003c\/strong\u003e has coached a myriad of clients ranging from first-time performers to Emmy Award-winning actors, Supreme Court Justices, and Fortune 500 executives. In addition to his New York stage credits he has also guest-starred in dozens of television's most iconic shows, including such classics as \u003ci\u003eHill Street Blues\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order: SVU\u003c\/i\u003e. As a director he has staged over twenty plays, including such hits as \u003ci\u003eThat Championship Season\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVeronica's Room\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Owl and the Pussycat\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also directed four films: \u003ci\u003eWhose Life, Uncommon, Stand-by\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe multi-award winning short\u003ci\u003e, A Younger Man.\u003c\/i\u003e Students from his program continue to work across the globe, and can be seen starring on Broadway, in television, and on film. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 227\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46485055209658,"sku":"9781138233676","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6544\/3770\/files\/3a1VjOADbp9781138233676.webp?v=1787783038"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksonfilm.com\/collections\/acting-auditions.oembed","provider":"BooksOnFilm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}