On Directing Film
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David Mamet, Pulitzer Prize, Oscar, and Tony-nominated writer of Glengarry Glen Ross, Speed the Plow, The Verdict, Wag the Dog, House of Games, State and Main, and Things Change, has created a masterclass on directing which looks at every aspect of the craft. Published by Penguin Books, On Directing Film looks at the director’s role from scripting to the cutting room to present a story that is both surprising and inevitable to the audience. The 128-page paperback is intended for readers 18 years and older and is appropriate for 12th grade and up.
A masterclass on the art of directing from the Pulitzer Prize-winning (and Oscar and Tony-nominated) writer of Glengarry Glen Ross , Speed the Plow , The Verdict , and Wag the Dog House of Games, State and Main, and Things Change , David Mamet illuminates how a film comes to be. He looks at every aspect of directing—from script to cutting room—to show the many tasks directors undertake in reaching their prime objective: presenting a story that will be understood by the audience and has the power to be both surprising and inevitable at the same time. Based on a series of classes Mamet taught at Columbia University’s film school, On Directing Film will be indispensible not only to students but to anyone interested in an overview of the craft of filmmaking. 12 Angry Men , Dog Day Afternoon , Network , and The Verdict Read more
Publisher: Penguin Books; Reprint edition (January 1, 1992)
Language: English
Paperback: 128 pages
Reading age: 18 years and up
Grade level: 12 and up
ASIN: 0140127224
Weight: 4.6 ounces
Dimensions: 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.44 inches
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What is the purpose of film directing?
A film director is responsible for overseeing the creative elements of a film production. This includes visualizing the script, guiding the actors and technical crew, and ensuring that the film’s artistic and dramatic elements are captured successfully on screen.
What are the components of a film director’s job?
The directing of cinematography involves the selection of camera shots and lighting to create a certain ambience and feeling. Additionally, the director is in charge of the editing process, which is used to create a specific pace, rhythm, flow of the story, and development of the characters that the producer and director have agreed upon.
What are the responsibilities of a film director?
A Film Director is an individual who is in charge of the creative elements of a movie production. They work with actors and the film crew to create the visual effect of the story that the script outlines. They also ensure that the project is consistent with the desired narrative style.
What criteria do you use to evaluate the direction of a film?
I believe assessing a director’s work should involve gauging the level of consistency with which they maintained the movie’s tone. If the tone is consistent and sustained throughout the film, then it is a strong indicator of successful direction.
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| Weight | 4.6 kg |
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| Dimensions | 7.76 × 5.08 × 0.44 cm |
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