{"product_id":"directing-michael-rabiger-9780815394303","title":"Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirecting: Film Techniques and Aesthetics \u003c\/em\u003eis a comprehensive exploration into the art and craft of directing for film and television. It's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 professionalism on shoestring budgets. Recognizing that you learn best by doing, it includes dozens of practical hands-on projects and activities to help you master technical and conceptual skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as important as surmounting technological hurdles is the conceptual and authorial side of filmmaking. This book provides an unusually clear view of the artistic process, particularly in working with actors and principle crew members. It offers eminently practical tools and exercises to help you develop your artistic identity, find credible and compelling stories, choose and work with your cast and hone your narrative skills. \u003ci\u003eDirecting\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to surpass mere technical proficiency and become a storyteller with a distinctive voice and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying companion website includes film analysis exercises, shooting projects, checklists and assignment forms, analytical questionnaires, updated production forms and logs for all phases of a project with links to additional resources and set safety advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Rabiger,Mick Hurbis-Cherrier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0815394306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815394303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.29h x 7.56w x 1.34d","brand":"Michael Rabiger","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517475434751,"sku":"9780815394303","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0e7d274b-b606-4c35-82d3-8f9144027340.jpg?v=1778731973","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/directing-michael-rabiger-9780815394303","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}