{"product_id":"directing-9780815394310","title":"Directing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirecting: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive exploration into the art and craft of directing for film and television. Itâs filled with practical advice, essential technical information, and inspiring case studies for every stage of production. This book covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film, and concentrates on developing the human aspects of cinema to connect with audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a remarkable book and an invaluable reference for directors at all levels. Not only does it thoroughly explore the essential and enduring knowledge of the craft, the human connection to storytelling, but it also shows a director how to harness modern workflows and technology for maximum creative impact. It’s all there.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSameh Zoabi,\u003c\/strong\u003e writer-director,\u003ci\u003e Tel Aviv on Fire; Under the Same Sun;\u003c\/i\u003e Professor New York University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the previous edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This terrific new edition, updating the classic, is one of the most complete manuals for directing you'll find. It gives both a broad overview and a detailed investigation of the craft; an explanation of the technology as well as an exploration of cinematic language and aesthetics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo take this guide, add your own passion for filmmaking, and you'll have a solid foundation for any movie you make.\" \u003cstrong\u003eNancy Savoca\u003c\/strong\u003e, director, \u003cem\u003eDogfight\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHousehold Saints\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e24 Hour Woman\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eUnion Square\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While the basics of film aesthetics are well addressed, the value of this volume lies in its practical approach. Rabiger and Hurbis- Cherrier's firsthand experience allows them to describe the day- to- day of directing in simple, uncomplicated terms, appealing to both the novice and seasoned pro. . . The learning- by- doing method makes this across- the- board introduction accessible, practical and surprisingly entertaining.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDGA Quarterly\u003c\/strong\u003e, http:\/\/www.dga.org\/Craft\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the fourth edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Michael Rabiger's book \"Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics\" is the gold standard. His attention to the artistry of directing, not merely the technical concerns, puts him in the first rank. Rabiger's taste, knowledge, and insight are even more finely honed in this new edition. For the novice or the seasoned pro, this book is a joy and a must.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJared Rappaport,\u003c\/strong\u003e Chair of the Department of Cinema and Television Arts, California State University - Northridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As he has in previous editions of \"Directing,\" Michael Rabiger continues to offer a complete and comprehensive overview of virtually all aspects of directing, from ideas to budgeting, from casting to editing. From my viewpoint there is no comparable book on the market.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Swelstad,\u003c\/strong\u003e Department Chair - Media Arts, Los Angeles Valley College\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A comprehensive introduction to directing that focuses heavily on the interpersonal and organizational aspects of the craft….For those about to embark on their debut short or feature, Directing offers a thorough manual that keeps one from having to learn everything the hard way.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Cinematographer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a remarkable book and an invaluable reference for directors at all levels. Not only does it thoroughly explore the essential and enduring knowledge of the craft, the human connection to storytelling, but it also shows a director how to harness modern workflows and technology for maximum creative impact. It’s all there.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSameh Zoabi,\u003c\/strong\u003e writer-director,\u003ci\u003e Tel Aviv on Fire; Under the Same Sun;\u003c\/i\u003e Professor New York University Praise for the previous edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This terrific new edition, updating the classic, is one of the most complete manuals for directing you'll find. It gives both a broad overview and a detailed investigation of the craft; an explanation of the technology as well as an exploration of cinematic language and aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003eSo take this guide, add your own passion for filmmaking, and you'll have a solid foundation for any movie you make.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNancy Savoca\u003c\/strong\u003e, director, \u003cem\u003eDogfight\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHousehold Saints\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e24 Hour Woman\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eUnion Square\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While the basics of film aesthetics are well addressed, the value of this volume lies in its practical approach. Rabiger and Hurbis-Cherrier's firsthand experience allows them to describe the day-to-day of directing in simple, uncomplicated terms, appealing to both the novice and seasoned pro. . . The learning-by-doing method makes this across-the-board introduction accessible, practical and surprisingly entertaining.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDGA Quarterly\u003c\/strong\u003e, http:\/\/www.dga.org\/Craft\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the fourth edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Michael Rabiger's book \u003cem\u003eDirecting: Film Techniques and Aesthetics\u003c\/em\u003e is the gold standard. His attention to the artistry of directing, not merely the technical concerns, puts him in the first rank. Rabiger's taste, knowledge, and insight are even more finely honed in this new edition. For the novice or the seasoned pro, this book is a joy and a must.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJared Rappaport,\u003c\/strong\u003e Chair of the Department of Cinema and Television Arts, California State University - Northridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As he has in previous editions of \u003cem\u003eDirecting\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Rabiger continues to offer a complete and comprehensive overview of virtually all aspects of directing, from ideas to budgeting, from casting to editing. From my viewpoint there is no comparable book on the market.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Swelstad,\u003c\/strong\u003e Department Chair - Media Arts, Los Angeles Valley College\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A comprehensive introduction to directing that focuses heavily on the interpersonal and organizational aspects of the craft….For those about to embark on their debut short or feature, \u003cem\u003eDirecting\u003c\/em\u003e offers a thorough manual that keeps one from having to learn everything the hard way.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Cinematographer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 1: THE DIRECTOR AND ARTISTIC IDENTITY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 THE WORLD OF THE FILM DIRECTOR \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 DEVELOPING AS A DIRECTOR \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 2: THE STORY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF DRAMA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 SHAPING THE STORY INTO DRAMA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 PLOT, TIME, AND STRUCTURE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 3: THE DIRECTOR AND THE SCRIPT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 SCREENPLAY GROUND RULES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 RECOGNIZING THE SUPERIOR SCREENPLAY \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 SCRIPT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 4: AUTHORSHIP AND AESTHETICS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 CINEMATIC POINT OF VIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 FORM AND STYLE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11 TONE, STYLE AND GENRE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 5: A DIRECTOR’S SCREEN GRAMMAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 FILM LANGUAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 THE FRAME AND THE SHOT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14 THE MOVING CAMERA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 LANGUAGE OF THE EDIT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16 THE HUMAN VANTAGE OF CINEMATIC LANGUAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 6: PREPRODUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17 EXPLORING THE SCRIPT \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18 CASTING \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19 ACTING FUNDAMENTALS 227\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 DIRECTING ACTORS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21 REHEARSALS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22 ACTING EXERCISE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23 PLANNING THE VISUAL DESIGN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 DEVELOPING THE SHOOTING SCRIPT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 LINE PRODUCING AND LOGISTICS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 7: PRODUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26 DEVELOPING A PRODUCTION CREW \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27 THE DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION TECH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 ON SET: PRODUCTION BEGINS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e29 DIRECTING ON THE SET\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 MONITORING CONTINUITY AND PROGRESS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 8: POSTPRODUCTION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e31 POSTPRODUCTION OVERVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e32 EDITING BEGINS: GETTING TO KNOW THE FOOTAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e33 THE ROUGH CUT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e34 GETTING TO FINE CUT AND PICTURE LOCK \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e35 WORKING WITH MUSIC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e36 THE FINISHING TOUCHES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e37 GETTING IT OUT THERE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilmography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotograph and Illustration Acknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018475143511,"sku":"9780815394310","price":50.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780815394310.jpg?v=1750777030","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/directing-9780815394310","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}