Acting Face to Face 2: How to Create Genuine Emotion For TV and Film (Language of the Face)

This book needs to include all of the extras that are part of it on the cover as part of its pitch. Not only are you getting a book, but you get a series of instructional videos, a set of worksheets, and even an excerpt from a class to all help you learn how to properly gain control of your facial muscles to properly convey the seven universal emotions in the context of film. Highly recommend this!

Good follow on to the previous book.

When this book was delivered it came out looking brand new. Was clean looking. It gives good strategies how to gain new skills to develop.

Must read for actors wishing to enter the TV market.

love the book

Sudol’s book is an essential guide not just for any aspiring actor, but for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills. Acting: Face to Face features meticulous technical detail as well as relevant stories from the author’s life. Sudol not only teaches the theory of his technique, but guides the reader in how to apply their newfound skills immediately. There are plenty of ways to practice the material being covered, because each lesson is broken down into actionable exercises. The technical guidance would be worth the price alone, but Sudol also gives the reader a comprehensive history of the science and study of emotion and expression. John Sudol truly believes in what he is teaching, and that comes through in his writing. He explores the challenges facing many talented actors who are just lacking this crucial skill that would push them into the big leagues.

I really appreciate that John included a quick refresher section on the ‘moving parts of an emotion’ in Chapter 3—this was a helpful reminder of all the great knowledge I picked up in the first book, AFF1. John’s writing style is clear, concise, and very easy to read and understand.What I personally found to be one of the most valuable takeaways from John's 2nd book (this one) was the breakdown in the intensity of emotions being expressed and whether or not they are in alignment with how I really feel--they were not. I was either feeling a lot inside and not expressing enough or the exact opposite; being that I was expressing too much and not feeling that much inside. I also noticed that not all of the 7 Universal Emotions (Happy, Anger, Sad, Surprise, Contempt, Disgust, Fear) came naturally to me--it was much easier to display certain emotions over others. . This has been very eye-opening as it shows me EXACTLY what I need to work on. No guessing, no wasted time, straight to the point. And I believe that because I know this, the real growth in bettering my craft can begin now. Thank you John!

This book is worth it's weight in gold! It picks up where Acting Face to Face 1 leaves off. In my opinion, both of these books are "must haves" for both novice and career actors. They are vital in that they show you how to effectively reveal on your face, what you are saying with your body and voice. We've all heard, and probably been given, the common acting direction-- "Just feel the moment and it will show through your eyes". A good part of the time, it's just not true! Quite often, the emotion that shows up on your face, isn't what you were feeling internally. Acting Face to Face 1 and 2 will help you, step by step, reveal your facial expressions, meaningfully, and in a way that captures the viewer's interest! Because, we all know--- "If it isn't interesting, you've lost your audience"!! I'm using both books constantly as I develop my character roles, and am seeing dramatic (pardon the pun) differences in my work!