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Hitting Your Mark

by Steve Carlson
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Overview

Here is the authoritative book that reveals what it takes to work consistently and successfully on a Hollywood set. A veteran of TV and film, Steve Carlson covers information that is very difficult to come by, yet every actor is expected to know the first time he or she steps in front of the camera.

"Steve Carlson's book offers a complete, non-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

"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." - Diane Carson, Editorial Vice President, University Film and Video Association

"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." - Danny Goldman, Top Hollywood Casting Director

"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 Pultz, Director, General Hospital

About the Author, Steve Carlson

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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Editorials

Ken Lamkin

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.

Danny Goldman

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.

John C. Zak Zak

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.

Liz Dalling

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.

Alan Pultz

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.

Book Details

Published
July 15, 2011
Publisher
Booklocker.com, Inc.
Pages
274
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781614342878

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