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Hitting Your Mark: Making a Life and a Living as a Film Actor

Hitting Your Mark: Making a Life and a Living as a Film Actor


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About the Book

Here's the authoritative book that reveals what it takes to work and be successful on a Hollywood set. A veteran of TV and Film, Carlson deals with the unique realities of shooting on film. The book covers information that is very difficult to come by, yet every actor is expected to know it all the first time he or she sets foot on a set. This 2nd Edition goes further, focusing on the realities of life as an actor, answering questions the author has been asked hundreds of times by readers of the 1st edition: How far can you go? How good can you get? How do you deal with the rejection and the lack of security? How do you prepare to give yourself the best chance of success and actually enjoy yourself along the way? And so, this new book is an even more indispensable guide to one of the most unique journeys you can take.

Table of Contents:
Camera, Set and Stage Basics; Technical Basics; Marks; General Camera Awareness - One Camera; General Camera Awareness - Three Camera; Into the Lens; Close-ups; Sharing the Camera; Acting for the Camera; Love Scenes; Editing; Teleprompter; Cue Cards; "Off Camera"; Lighting; Sound; Unique Situations and Positions; Auditioning on Camera; It's a Wrap!

About the Author :
Steve Carlson has been a professional actor in Los Angeles for nearly forty years. His career has run the gamut from films, television, soap operas, announcing, and writing to performing in over 400 commercials. He has currently retired to the wilds of Southern Oregon.

Review :
"As a screenwriter, it's important to have a grasp of all the aspects of film. Steve Carlson's book takes you into all the things an actor has to deal with in an interesting and fascinating way." - www.hollywoodlitsales.com "I am very glad that Steve Carlson took the time to put together a book like this. It's amazing just how much one can learn from listening to another's experiences. This book is well-written and well organized overall; its educational-yet-conversational style makes it easy and enjoyable to read. These things, together with the depth of information, add up to an all-around great book." - Microfilmmaker magazine Praise for the previous edition: 'An absolute must for the library of any beginning actor, seasoned pro, or cinema buff. Hitting Your Mark is the perfect blend of humour, technical tips, and insider information from a real show-biz pro you'll laugh and learn a great deal from this book!' Sally Dennison, Casting Director: Close Encounters of the Third Kind; The Accused; The China Syndrome Most actors pick up a working knowledge of the film set over years of working on it. Steve Carlson's book has shortened that learning curve considerably.' Ken Lamkin, ASC (D. P. Frasier/Wings) 'Steve Carlson's book is the only source I know of for an actor to learn about the set and filming process from an actor's point of view. A very needed addition to the new film actors library.' Danny Goldman, Top Hollywood Casting Director 'Steve Carlson's book offers a complete, no-nonsense approach to learning the ins and outs of television and film technique from the actor's point of view. It should be required reading by anyone beginning a career in this field.' John C. Zak, Supervising Producer, The Bold and the Beautiful 'An entertaining book about all those things you are never taught yet are expected to know when working on a Hollywood set. A must-read for new film actors or stage actors who wish to make the switch from stage to screen.' Liz Dalling, President, Special Artists Agency 'Steve Carlson has given us a book that is a must read for anyone new to performing on camera. This is a handy reference book that will be useful for years to come.' Alan Pulz, Director, General Hospital.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781932907124
  • Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
  • Publisher Imprint: Michael Wiese Productions
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Making a Life and a Living as a Film Actor
  • ISBN-10: 1932907122
  • Publisher Date: 15 Jun 2006
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 229 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 152 mm


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