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| About the Book | |
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HITTING YOUR MARK provides both beginning and experienced actors who are new to film with techniques, tips, and tricks of the trade, designed to help you hit the film set running. Written with a realistic yet positive approach to show business, this book is an essential guide for any actor working in film or television today. A veteran of TV and film, Steve Carlson covers information that is difficult to come by, yet every actor is expected to know it all by the time he or she steps in front of the camera. The first part of the book gets you familiar with the film set and the myriad people you’ll be dealing with there. (“Who are all those people and what are they doing… and what do they want from me?”) You’ll learn, in depth, about the sequence of shooting (and why) so it won’t be a surprise when you start shooting your first show. This book is about experiencing as few surprises as possible. The second part of the book focuses on the realities of life as an actor. How far can you go? How good can you get? How do you deal with all the rejection? How can you build a stable life in an unstable business? How do you prepare to give yourself the best chance of success and even enjoy yourself along the way? This is an indispensable guide to one of the most unique journeys an actor can take.
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“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.” “Steve Carlson’s book, Hitting Your Mark 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 actor’s library.” “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.” “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.” “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.” “I so appreciate, as my students will, the solid coaching and positive approach combined with a realistic appraisal of the actor’s life when working and when preparing to work. The sense of humor makes it most appealing and readable and the depth and breadth of experience makes its content extremely valuable.” “There is nothing quite as valuable as experience. That being the case, Steve Carlson is passing on a tremendous amount of invaluable experience in this book. Sure, you could learn some of this stuff in a classroom, but there are a lot of things that can only come from experience. This book is a must-have for actors looking to improve their craft. If you’re wanting to get into film acting — or even if you’ve done acting and merely want to learn from the experiences of a seasoned professional — Hitting Your Mark is definitely worth the cost. They say that experience is the best teacher; consider this book to be a full course.” “As a screenwriter, it’s important to have a grasp of all 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.”
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| About the Author | |
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Steve Carlson was an actor in Los Angeles for over 30 years. His career reached into every aspect of the film industry; TV, Films, Soaps and over 500 commercials. He knows his way around a film set. He is also a writer. |
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