The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera provides a precise yet practical approach to help unlock the mysteries of acting for film and television. 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.

镜头前的科学与艺术》提供了一种精确而实用的方法，帮助揭开了电影和电视表演的神秘面纱。本书由资深演员、制片人和导演约翰-霍华德-斯温撰写，提供了一种清晰明了、无懈可击的技巧，使有抱负的演员或在职演员掌握了成功上镜的必要技能。该技巧教你如何建立多维的角色；构建真实和令人兴奋的关系；点燃刺激的情感；精心设计一系列的发现，保证为你的工作注入活力；还有很多很多。