The Art of Directing

This accessible book is an exploration of the condition of the director from an insider's perspective, discussing how directors survive and thrive in the immensely challenging environment of the film and television industry.

Autorentext

Tim Leandro is Senior Lecturer in Directing for Film and Television at the University of York. He is a twice BAFTA-nominated film and television director, whose career spans more than three decades. Originally a video artist in the 1980s, Leandro then moved into factual television and documentaries at the BBC, before segueing into drama in the early 90s. Leandro has made dramas for all the main terrestrial UK broadcasters across a wide range of genres including children's drama, soap, high-end drama, single films, series and serials.

Inhalt

Introduction; 1 So, what is a director anyway?; 2 But, how did you get into the industry?; 3 Barry and the hill; 4 Is this script worth shooting?; 5 Preparing to succeed; 6 Where are you going to shoot?; 7 Casting; 8 Design, costume and make-up; 9 Negotiating with production and working with the 1st AD; 10 Planning; 11 Geography is story; 12 Don't get hung up on cameras; 13 Sound; 14 Day one; 15 Actors; 16 The edit always tells the truth; 17 The power of the cut; 18 Directing in the digital space; 19 Directing while black; 20 End word