Filled with practical advice, essential technical information, and inspiring case studies for every stage of production, Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics by Michael Rabiger and Mick Hurbis-Cherrier is a comprehensive exploration into the art and craft of directing for film and television. Now in its sixth edition, this book introduces you to the methods, thought processes, and judgment calls that a director faces throughout pre-production, production, and post production.
The authors concentrate on developing and working on the characters so the audience can connect with them. The book also covers casting, rehearsing, and working with a production crew.
Format
Paperback
Table of Contents
Introduction
PART 1: THE DIRECTOR AND ARTISTIC IDENTITY
THE WORLD OF THE FILM DIRECTOR
DEVELOPING AS A DIRECTOR
PART 2: THE STORY AND ITS DEVELOPMENTESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
SHAPING THE STORY INTO DRAMA
PLOT, TIME, AND STRUCTURE
PART 3: THE DIRECTOR AND THE SCRIPTSCREENPLAY GROUND RULES
RECOGNIZING THE SUPERIOR SCREENPLAY
SCRIPT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT
PART 4: AUTHORSHIP AND AESTHETICSCINEMATIC POINT OF VIEW
FORM AND STYLE
TONE, STYLE AND GENRE
PART 5: A DIRECTOR'S SCREEN GRAMMARFILM LANGUAGE
THE FRAME AND THE SHOT
THE MOVING CAMERA
LANGUAGE OF THE EDIT
THE HUMAN VANTAGE OF CINEMATIC LANGUAGE
PART 6: PREPRODUCTIONEXPLORING THE SCRIPT
CASTING
ACTING FUNDAMENTALS 227
DIRECTING ACTORS
REHEARSALS
ACTING EXERCISE
PLANNING THE VISUAL DESIGN
DEVELOPING THE SHOOTING SCRIPT
LINE PRODUCING AND LOGISTICS
PART 7: PRODUCTIONDEVELOPING A PRODUCTION CREW
THE DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION TECH
ON SET: PRODUCTION BEGINS
DIRECTING ON THE SET
MONITORING CONTINUITY AND PROGRESS
PART 8: POSTPRODUCTIONPOSTPRODUCTION OVERVIEW
EDITING BEGINS: GETTING TO KNOW THE FOOTAGE
THE ROUGH CUT
GETTING TO FINE CUT AND PICTURE LOCK
WORKING WITH MUSIC
THE FINISHING TOUCHES
GETTING IT OUT THERE
Filmography
Photograph and Illustration Acknowledgements
Index
PART 1: THE DIRECTOR AND ARTISTIC IDENTITY
PART 2: THE STORY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
PART 3: THE DIRECTOR AND THE SCRIPT
PART 4: AUTHORSHIP AND AESTHETICS
PART 5: A DIRECTOR'S SCREEN GRAMMAR
PART 6: PREPRODUCTION
PART 7: PRODUCTION
PART 8: POSTPRODUCTION
Revised 6th Edition
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.
Companion Website
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.