Elevate your skills to the next level by learning Stanislavsky's classic method approach in The Art of Film Acting: A Guide For Actors and Directors, a Focal Press book by Jeremiah Comey. The 304-page volume applies Stanislavsky's famous stage acting philosophy to the medium of film and television, training you to express emotions openly and honestly and to respond to your fellow actors believably. The end result is that you will be experiencing feelings truthfully, rather than simply indicating them. The lessons herein are applicable to cold reading, auditioning, and actually performing in a film or TV show. Comey maintains that the key to a successful performance lies in the way the actors relate to one another and to the circumstances. Exercises, including script examples, throughout the book provide an accessible resource for practicing the principles explained.

Author: Jeremiah Comey    Paperback, 304 Pages    Publisher: Focal Press    Date Published: May 2002    Teaches Honest Expression of Emotion    Trains You to Respond Believably    Uses Stanislavsky's Method Approach    Applies to Reads/Auditions/Performances    Includes Exercises and Practice Material

• Becoming a Great Actor
• Stage to Film
• The Exercise
• Sight Reading
• The Art of Concentration
• The Art of Not Knowing
• Still More on the Art of Not Knowing
• The Art of Acceptance
• The Art of Giving and Receiving
• The Senses
• Intuition, Empathy, and Intuition
• Stage Acting
• Audition
• Comedy Material
• Conclusion

Jeremiah Comey is a Hollywood-based acting teacher and a trainer of acting teachers. He has conducted classes and workshops all over the world, including at universities such as UCLA. Mr. Comey is also an actor himself, having performed in both stage and television productions.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with double sided emulsions like xray film?

A: The Stearman Press SP-445 Compact 4 x 5" Film Processing System (4 Sheet) has not been tested with double-sided emulsion film.

Q: 2. Is it ND Filter?

A: Sigma GP-21 Guide Plate for 20mm is just a template for rear filter slots which can be crafted out of ND gels. There are no gels or filters included in the box.

Q: 3. Is this strictly 4x5, or could it handle the 3.25x4.25 format? (And if not, any recommendations for what the best solution is for that size?)

A: This will only work with 4x5 film.

Q: 4. What is the max camera weight allowed?

A: This item supports Loads up to 1.7 lb

Q: 5. Does this come with the smartphone attachment?

A: Yes, it includes a smartphone attachment.

Q: 6. Does this have light leaks? Customer image has a clamp

A: This product would not have light leaks around it.

Q: 7. will this work with a canon 6D?

A: It will not work with a 6D, the weight capacity is only 1.7 pounds. It is meant more for smaller, action cameras.

Q: 8. Good for info on shooting flat and MLUTS? I'm looking at this book and Doug Jensen's Master Class on Vimeo. I'm basically trying to figure out which one to buy as I don't need or want both. I'd rather buy the less expensive book if it has the info I need. What I'm really looking for is some clarification on Cine EI and S-Log and it's function, MLUTs and Look Profiles and scene files and how they operate. I've been working with Sony cameras for a long time. Most of the operation is all very familiar to me, but I'm new to shooting flat and I don't really understand how one thing affects another when it comes to MLUTS and s-log, etc. Any help in making a decision would be greatly appreciated.

A: Hey Brad,Basically I was in the same boat as you, I know Sony cameras inside and out but was new to a camera that shot s-log and had the ability to show a client an MLUT on a monitor so they weren't looking at a flat, unflattering and washed out image that no matter how much you tell them won't look like that when you've finished adding a LUT. Dougs book is great especially when you are out in the field and you need a quick refresher, something you can't do with the video presentation that he also has. I also like the fact that at the end of each chapter Doug, gives his own personal recommendations which really do help. He really is able to break down the camera within each chapter and write it in a way that you automatically understand. Lastly Brad, this FS7 camera comes with way more menu options than even I thought it did and Doug breaks down what every single thing means. He also let's you know how many mbps each shooting style records at. I would definitely recommend this book to you or a friend. Good luck and enjoy the camera, I bloody love it!

Q: 9. Does the Stearman Press work for direct positive paper?

A: Yes it can be used for paper developing too. But paper developing is generally recommended to be done in the darkroom under a red light so you can watch the image appear before putting it into a stop bath. Paper developing times are very short (1 minute or so) while film often takes 7-8 minutes or more.

Q: 10. Is this book the second edition that covers v.2 update for the camera?

A: As far as I know, there is not updated version, just like his series of FS7 instructional videos on YouTube, he say there may be minor updates from Sony, however the basics are still in effect.You can write to Doug himself by googling his address via Vortex Media.