By
Nicholas Proferes, Professor of Film at the Film Division, School of the Arts, Columbia University where he has taught directing for more than 25 years.
He has worked extensively in the film industry as a director, cameraman, editor, and producer in both documentary and dramatic/narrative
films.
Description
Film Directing Fundamentals gives the novice director an organic methodology for realizing on the screen the full dramatic
possibility of a screenplay. Unique among directing books, this book provides clear-cut ways to translate a script to the screen. Using
the script as a blueprint, the reader is led through specific techniques to analyze and translate its components into a visual story.
A sample screenplay is included that explicates the techniques. The book assumes no knowledge and thus introduces basic concepts and
terminology.
Appropriate for screenwriters, aspiring directors and filmmakers,
Film Directing Fundamentals helps
filmmakers bring their story to life on screen.
Audience:
Beginning and aspiring film directors; film students
