The art of acting is probably the most popular of all the arts and the fundamental of the actor's work is the creation of a whole and lifelike image. Some of us believe that acting is an inborn talent, shrouded in mystery, a passion and it can't be taught. The theory of born actor is widely accepted and so is the theory that acting is a difficult and complicated art which can only be learnt by devoted study. The fact is that the modern actor is the product of an acting school. It may be said that just as best of the raw diamond requires cutting and polishing, so does the person aspiring to be an actor.
  

The art of communicating with others has to be understood, learnt and practiced by the actor in making. Being an actor is a process of continuous growth and the actor like other creative artists, never stops learning and exploring new forms and subjects.This monograph is a brief introduction to one of most cherished vocations of all times.

  
  
It is generally believed that films and television programs can be made by anyone who has the required money to do so. This is partially true because film and television productions have to be viewed from the technical, artistic as well as business angles.The show business is indeed fascinating but extremely unforgiving. Screen presentation fail or succeed largely because of two factors. One, how credible and compelling the human presence is on the screen. Two, originality in the writing, dramatic and visual design stages.
Learning to make films or television programmes is like learning to become a musician.
  
Besides learning the craft, one has to do extensive practical work to master the skills of screen presentation. The key to success in performing arts including films & television, is short systematic training followed by long hands on experience in the field.Technological advances are holding out promise of great diversity in cinematic form, as more and more people are able to experiment. However today's filmmakers emerge. from film-schools. This monograph is one of the many view-points on the subject. It is merely intended to excite the mind of those who may be aspiring to be a produce/director. We hope and trust it will be useful to them.
  
  
Films or television programs are built up from separate shots that are its raw material. However, editing is much more than a process of joining two shots in their proper time succession. Editing is in effect the creative force, by the power of which separate shots are brought together into living, cinematographic essence. Effective editing should be seamless and appropriate edit point must not draw the attention of the viewer.
The shooting of a film or recording of television program has to be planned keeping the do's and don'ts of editing in mind and with a view to providing the editor with the right kind of footage in adequate measure.

 
.This monograph just about covers the elements of an important aspect of screen presentation.
  
  
Without light nothing is visible and there is no image.

Light is a phenomenon that we accept naturally and unquestioningly. However, as we begin to study the nature and effect of light, we become familiar with its exciting properties. Lighting of a scene for film & television production which is much more than just illuminating it, is a fascinating process with endless possibilities. Like in painting and other performing arts, there are no rules, no absolute laws and no restrictions in this work. Any means is permissible to gain a desired effect. However, lighting for film & television falls within the parameters of accepted practices because this work has to be viewed from technical, artistic as well as business angles.

The most important qualities of any particular light are the direction from which it comes, its intensity and its quality in terms of softness or hardness. The light is best known by the way in which it is used.
This is just an introduction to the science and art of film and television lighting. As this monograph is being written new lighting equipment is appearing on the market and new ways of seeing are being tried. Film & television lighting personnel must be aware of the technological developments which are influencing their work.