To provide key information and hands-on experience of directing drama for the screen. Students will gain an understanding of screen grammar and techniques for directing actors in the time frame of a shoot.
Tutor: Patrick Tucker
Venue: Craven St Rehearsal Rooms
Date: 4/5 July
Duration:2 day weekend
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Price: £250 + 15% VAT
http://www.raindance.co.uk/sit...-1-directing-courses
For Raindance Members Discounts log into the Members Area
Everyone wants to be a director. If you can create a 'look' for your film, your career will rocket.
But why do so many British feature films, especially those by first-time directors, fail to achieve this important artistic success? When the technique needed for visually pleasing single-camera direction is so basic, why do so many directors fail to make the right choices? And when actors can add so much to a production, why don't directors take the time to ensure that their actors perform to the best of their abilities?
This intensive seminar teaches you the secrets of maximising performance from the cast while realising the importance of the ultimate audience - the camera. Learn how to direct on-time and on-budget, get the results you want and keep the producers happy. Single camera shooting techniques are explored in depth. Students will be given a number of exercises to undertake, including the opportunity to participate in directing a short dramatic scene which will be critiqued by Patrick Tucker.
Tucker illustrates his points throughout with handouts and examples from Film and Television. There will be practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises using a professional digital camera.
Day One: The Grammar Of Directing
Shooting techniques
Roots and reasons for selecting a camera style
The grammar of single camera placement
Style: approaching the script in an individual way
Shooting script: developing your visual shorthand
Planning: reading and analysing the script
Turning Points: finding the key dramatic moments
Storyboarding versus the scene sheet
Screen geometry and grammar
The 'Line': what it is and how to avoid crossing it
Lenses: eyelines, hitting the mark, blocking, the 'look'
The frame: the 'hot' area, acting in the frame
Long, medium and close-up acting
Day 2: Working With The Camera
The Camera: the audience and camera movement
Directing the actor's voice: creating screen intensity
The Edit: shooting coverage, thinking in advance
Shooting tips: save money and create a special 'look'
Etiquette: organising the shoot and actors professionally
Crew: maximising human resources
The Showreel: a director's resume
Video Clips: examples of good and bad directing
Directing Actors: communicate effectively with talent
Career opportunities
Picture composition
High definition video
Tutor: Patrick Tucker
Venue: Craven St Rehearsal Rooms
Date: 4/5 July
Duration:2 day weekend
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Price: £250 + 15% VAT
http://www.raindance.co.uk/sit...-1-directing-courses
For Raindance Members Discounts log into the Members Area
Everyone wants to be a director. If you can create a 'look' for your film, your career will rocket.
But why do so many British feature films, especially those by first-time directors, fail to achieve this important artistic success? When the technique needed for visually pleasing single-camera direction is so basic, why do so many directors fail to make the right choices? And when actors can add so much to a production, why don't directors take the time to ensure that their actors perform to the best of their abilities?
This intensive seminar teaches you the secrets of maximising performance from the cast while realising the importance of the ultimate audience - the camera. Learn how to direct on-time and on-budget, get the results you want and keep the producers happy. Single camera shooting techniques are explored in depth. Students will be given a number of exercises to undertake, including the opportunity to participate in directing a short dramatic scene which will be critiqued by Patrick Tucker.
Tucker illustrates his points throughout with handouts and examples from Film and Television. There will be practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises using a professional digital camera.
Day One: The Grammar Of Directing
Shooting techniques
Roots and reasons for selecting a camera style
The grammar of single camera placement
Style: approaching the script in an individual way
Shooting script: developing your visual shorthand
Planning: reading and analysing the script
Turning Points: finding the key dramatic moments
Storyboarding versus the scene sheet
Screen geometry and grammar
The 'Line': what it is and how to avoid crossing it
Lenses: eyelines, hitting the mark, blocking, the 'look'
The frame: the 'hot' area, acting in the frame
Long, medium and close-up acting
Day 2: Working With The Camera
The Camera: the audience and camera movement
Directing the actor's voice: creating screen intensity
The Edit: shooting coverage, thinking in advance
Shooting tips: save money and create a special 'look'
Etiquette: organising the shoot and actors professionally
Crew: maximising human resources
The Showreel: a director's resume
Video Clips: examples of good and bad directing
Directing Actors: communicate effectively with talent
Career opportunities
Picture composition
High definition video
