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Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Acting

Learning Objectives Exercise

1. Discuss several different ways the coming of sound into the film industry affected screen acting.
2. What are some differences between stage acting and screen acting? How does screen acting in the classical period differ from screen acting today?
3. Discuss the relationship between acting and the camera in terms of framing, composition, lighting, and the long take.
4. What are some criteria used to cast actors? Discuss how this criteria relate to some well- known actors.
5. What is the difference between naturalistic and nonnaturalistic movie acting? Give an example of each from a film you have seen.
6. What is improvisational acting? Discuss the responsibilities of both actors and directors when using this method of acting.

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