Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive exploration into the art and craft of directing for film and television. It’s filled with practical advice, essential technical information, and inspiring case studies for every stage of production. This book covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film, and concentrates on developing the human aspects of cinema to connect with audiences.
The fully revised and updated 6th edition features new sections on using improvisation, the development of characters for long form television series, visual design, the role of the digital imaging technician, film promotion and distribution, alongside expanded information on contemporary color grading tools, stylistic approaches and genre, workflows, blocking scenes for the camera and more. The book emphasizes independent and short form cinema which allows cutting-edge creativity and professionalism on shoestring budgets. Recognizing that you learn best by doing, it includes dozens of practical hands-on projects and activities to help you master technical and conceptual skills.
Just as important as surmounting technological hurdles is the conceptual and authorial side of filmmaking. This book provides an unusually clear view of the artistic process, particularly in working with actors and principle crew members. It offers eminently practical tools and exercises to help you develop your artistic identity, find credible and compelling stories, choose and work with your cast and hone your narrative skills. Directing shows you how to surpass mere technical proficiency and become a storyteller with a distinctive voice and style.
The accompanying companion website includes film analysis exercises, shooting projects, checklists and assignment forms, analytical questionnaires, updated production forms and logs for all phases of a project with links to additional resources and set safety advice.
Booksrfun –
This book was thorough in a way that was accessible and enjoyable. Like a really good class on directing when you can’t quite be hands on.
Pamela –
Product used for reference work and teaching. What I was expecting. Had browsed before.
Harlan Bosmajian –
Best book on directing and film production that’s out there. Such an invaluable resource to incorporate into filmmaking classes. Use it! Your students will be very happy.
Jacob J. Buterbaugh –
As a non-traditional aspiring filmmaker, film school really isn’t an option for me. This book is full of information, inspiration, and exercises to help me learn my craft and discover the filmmaker within.
Uhu Buhu –
Amazon liefert beschädigte Ware…
Ich habe schon viele Bücher von Amazon bestellt, einige hatten kleinere Macken, die noch zu verkraften waren.Aber bei einem Buch mit einem stolzen Preis von fast 60 Euro (für ein Paperback), das mit Eselsohren an allen vier Ecken und einem beschädigten Einband daherkommt, ist bei mein Verständnis am Ende.Geht umgehend zurück.
AMIT KUMAR dubey –
Bizzare print quality
The quality of the print is extremely mediocre
Nick L. –
An Excellent Resource
Using this book as part of a filmmaking MA, but read it before the course started. Brilliant resource and a great foundation manual for filmmaking. Has references to plenty of other books and resourses too, so if you are intertested in filmmaking and directing, this is a great place to start and well worth the money.
Cassie Barraclough –
Fully comprehensive
I bought this for interest – I’m not a film student – and found this a brilliant overview of all aspects of filmmaking. Clearly written and comprehensive. Highly recommended.