By
Michael Rabiger, is Professor emeritus and founder of the Michael Rabiger Center for Documentary Film at Columbia College.
Description
Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive manual that has inspired tens of thousands of readers worldwide to realize
their artistic vision and produce well-constructed films. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book
you will return to throughout your career.
Directing covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director
must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film. It emphasizes low-cost digital technology, which allows cutting-edge creativity
and professionalism on shoestring budgets. And, recognizing that you learn best by doing, the book 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. It offers eminently practical tools and exercises to help you develop credible and compelling stories with your
cast, hone your narrative skills, and develop your artistic identity. This book shows you how to surpass mere technical proficiency and
become a storyteller with a distinctive voice and style.
This edition has been streamlined and thoroughly revised for greater ease
of use. Other updates include:
* current information on digital technology
* an expanded section on directing actors that cross-references
thirty exercises
* new questionnaires to help you pinpoint a film's aesthetic needs and assess where your vocational strengths lie;
and much more.
The companion web site includes teaching notes, checklists, and useful forms and questionnaires: http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780240808826
Audience:
Filmmakers, aspiring directors, film students
