Directing, 5th Edition



INTRODUCTION

 

 

 

Here is a practical, comprehensive film manual for the aspiring film director. To find a friendly and comprehensive text that can help you learn film directing has been difficult, except of the technological kind. There has always been a lot of anecdotal material—better known as war stories—but almost nothing prescriptive, practical, and encouraging. Here is a book that explains the procedures using analogies, exercises, and illuminating mentorship. Like none other, this book prepares you for the thought processes, feelings, judgments, and techniques that a director needs throughout the demanding and fascinating experience of practicing the craft.

Using digital cameras and computers, the novice can now at low ...