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基本説明
The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know - as well as providing fascinating and illuminating read for actors.
Full Description
Casting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked. The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know - as well as proving a fascinating and illuminating read for actors. The book explores:
how to prepare a breakdown
where to source actors
how to prepare for a casting session
how to make casting decisions
how a cast is put together
how deals are done
ethics and the law, with special reference to casting children
how a casting director contributes to the initial development of the script
how the casting works from fringe theatre to Hollywood blockbusters
The Casting Handbook considers actors', producers', agents' and directors' relationship with a casting director, the day to day work that is casting, and how approaching it in a professional and informed manner can make the difference to the final product.
Including interviews with actors, agents, directors, casting directors and producers; case studies; exercises; and a fact file of useful templates and contacts, this book offers a thorough induction into the casting process, suitable for students and early career professionals in any media.
Contents
Introduction How to Use this Book Definitions of Casting A Brief History of Casting Chapter 1. Where to Start? Chapter 2. The Breakdown Chapter 3. Where to Look for your Cast Chapter 4. Casting Directors Chapter 5. CVs, Showreels & Planning the Session Chapter 6. Setting up the Session Chapter 7. The Session Part 1 Chapter 8. The Session Part 2 Chapter 9. The Session Part 3 Chapter 10. Casting Children Chapter 11. The Business of Casting The Interviewees: Quotes & Case Studies Glossary Appendices
