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Well, got a camcorder? I'm not being funny. The Eric Kline exercises at the end of the book will teach you things, with the aid of a camcorder that no amount of talking or reading can. But first, read the book. Economy is its keyword. Tony Barr gleans, from years of teaching since he founded The Film Actors Workshop in 1960, the most effective and easiest techniques for both the novice and the pro to truthfully "communicate ideas and emotions" through the camera. Correctly relegating exercises to exercises rather than as a response to the director's shout for "action," Barr recounts the need for listening, sensing and learning to respond to stimuli moment to moment. He divides the book into sections. The first two, "Acting" and "Working on the Role", he tells us are enough for anyone to create a strong performance. The next, "Tools," he warns are extras, only to be approached after you have mastered the first. The last part of the book gives the never-been-on-a-set-before actor everything he/she needs for that first role, the understanding of the mechanics of movie making that directors expect from actors. Want to be in pictures? This is a must-read for you.

The first two sections of the book alone increased my abilities in front of the camera 100%. It became that I would read it over each week on my way to acting class. Tony Barr examines all areas of acting, tools, preparation, working on set and putting what you have learned into practice. It is to the point, intelligent and easy to read. It is a book to be studied, underlined and reread. I really feel it is a must for anyone wanting to act in front of a camera, regardless of your talent level.

hi i'm 15 years old and i think i have what it takes to be in actress.its my dream to be one and i now one day its going to happen. i love to act like i'm acting in a movies.i hope you can help me make my dream come true.thanks for taking time out to read my letter.

I know Eric Kline who wrote the exercises in the back of this fine book. He and Tony have hit the real bottom line in camera acting. If you read one book on acting this must be it.

I am 13 years old, and my dream is to be an actress. I know I will be excelent at it. If there is anyone that is already in this business and could help please email me at babydoll4_1@yahoo.com. Thanks- Anna