Publisher's Synopsis
Mark W. Travis, author of The DirectorÆs Journey and Directing Feature Films and world-renowned tutor and consultant on film directing, has finally chosen to reveal the inner workings of some of the most powerful short cuts to directing theatre, television, and film. - - The Film DirectorÆs Bag of Tricks guides the reader step-by-step through a process of understanding, acquiring, and then practicing some of the most subtle and powerful directing techniques. Each trick or technique has been examined, explored, and honed so that it is accessible for any director regardless of experience. Each chapter focuses on one stage of the process and is followed by practical exercises that will guide the reader through his/her own personal experimentation with these tricks. - - The final chapter, Words of Wisdom from Some Wizards, brings this whole process into sharper focus through in-depth interviews with six highly accomplished Hollywood directors. -
