Directing Professionally

Author : Kent Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781474288781

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Directing Professionally by Kent Thompson Pdf

How do you develop both the craft of directing as well as a professional career in freelance directing in today's theatre industry? Drawing on his own extensive experience and that of other theatre professionals from the US and UK, Kent Thompson illuminates a pathway from training, apprenticeship and assistant directing to an established career as a director. Directing Professionally first lays out paths for aspirant directors to train, grow and succeed as directors, then advises freelance directors on how to establish and accelerate their professional careers. It also reveals the most significant ways those directors become artistic directors today. With a frank, thoughtful and often humorous examination of the job of professional direction and artistic direction, Thompson writes about the passion, commitment, artistic vision, directorial experience, leadership skills, and powerful persuasive gifts needed to succeed in this extraordinary field. Featuring case studies and brief interviews with professional theatre directors, artistic directors, producers, critics, managing/executive directors, and theatre leaders currently working in the field in the UK and the US, this volume will equip you to develop your career as a professional director in today's theatre.

Author : Kent Thompson (Artistic Director)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Theater
ISBN : 1474288790

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Directing Professionally by Kent Thompson (Artistic Director) Pdf

How do you develop both the craft of directing as well as a professional career in freelance directing in today's theatre industry? Drawing on his own extensive experience and that of other theatre professionals from the US and UK, Kent Thompson illuminates a pathway from training, apprenticeship and assistant directing to an established career as a director. Directing Professionally first lays out paths for aspirant directors to train, grow and succeed as directors, then advises freelance directors on how to establish and accelerate their professional careers. It also reveals the most significant ways those directors become artistic directors today. With a frank, thoughtful and often humorous examination of the job of professional direction and artistic direction, Thompson writes about the passion, commitment, artistic vision, directorial experience, leadership skills, and powerful persuasive gifts needed to succeed in this extraordinary field. Featuring case studies and brief interviews with professional theatre directors, artistic directors, producers, critics, managing/executive directors, and theatre leaders currently working in the field in the UK and the US, this volume will equip you to develop your career as a professional director in today's theatre.

Author : Stuart Vaughan
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UVA:X002212410

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Directing Plays by Stuart Vaughan Pdf

Author : Shirlee Hennigan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Theatrical producers and directors
ISBN : UCSC:32106009582989

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The Woman Director in the Contemporary, Professional Theatre by Shirlee Hennigan Pdf

Author : Michael Rabiger
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136042492

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Directing by Michael Rabiger Pdf

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive manual that teaches the essentials of filmmaking from the perspective of the director. Ideal for film production and directing classes, as well as for aspiring and current directors, Directing covers all phases of preproduction and production, from idea development to final cut. Thoroughly covering the basics, Directing guides the reader to professional standards of expression and control, and goes to the heart of what makes a director. The book outlines a great deal of practical work to meet this goal, with projects, exercises. The third edition emphasizes the connection between knowing and doing, with every principle realizable through projects and exercises. Much has been enhanced and expanded, notably: aspects of dramaturgy; beats and dramatic units; pitching stories and selling one's work; the role of the entrepreneurial producer; and the dangers of embedded moral values. Checklists are loaded with practical recommendations for action, and outcomes assessment tables help the reader honestly gauge his or her progress. Entirely new chapters present: preproduction procedures; production design; script breakdown; procedures and etiquette on the set; shooting location sound; continuity; and working with a composer. The entire book is revised to capitalize on the advantages offered by the revolutionary shift to digital filmmaking.

Author : Rob Swain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1350002372

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Directing by Rob Swain Pdf

The theatre director is one of the most critical roles in a successful drama company, yet there are no formal qualifications required for entry into this profession. This practical guide for emerging theatre directors answers all the key questions from the very beginning of your career to key stages as you establish your credentials and get professionally recognized. It analyzes the director''s role through relationships with the actors, author, designer, production manager and creative teams and provides vital advice for ""on-the-job"" situations where professional experience is invaluable. T.

Author : Paul B. Crook
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317364559

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The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre by Paul B. Crook Pdf

The formation and communication of vision is one of the primary responsibilities of a director, before ever getting to the nuts and bolts of the process. The Art and Practice of Directing for Theatre helps the young director learn how to discover, harness, and meld the two. Providing both a practical and theoretical foundation for directors, this book explores how to craft an artistic vision for a production, and sparks inspiration in directors to put their learning into practice. This book includes: Guidance through day-to-day aspects of directing, including a director’s skillset and tools, script analysis, and rehearsal structure. Advice on collaborating with production teams and actors, building communication skills and tools, and integrating digital media into these practices. Discussion questions and practical worksheets covering script analysis, blocking, and planning rehearsals, with downloadable versions on a companion website.

Author : Lenore DeKoven
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780240806648

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Changing Direction by Lenore DeKoven Pdf

Demystifies one of the most difficult aspects of directing.

Author : Michael Rabiger,Mick Hurbis-Cherrier
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780240818450

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Directing by Michael Rabiger,Mick Hurbis-Cherrier Pdf

This comprehensive manual has inspired tens of thousands of readers worldwide to realize their artistic vision and produce well-constructed films. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career. Directing covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film. The core of the book is the human, psychological, and technical knowledge that every director needs, the enduring elements of the craft that remain vital. Directing also provides an unusually clear view of the artistic process, particularly in working with actors and principle crew to achieve personally expressive storytelling and professionalism on any budget. Directing explores in detailed and applicable terms how to engage with the conceptual and authorial sides of filmmaking. Its eminently practical tools and exercises show how to: discover your artistic identity; develop credible and compelling stories with your cast and crew; and become a storyteller with a distinctive voice and style. The companion website includes teaching notes, dozens of practical hands-on projects and film study activities to help you master technical and conceptual skills, film analysis questionnaires, and all the essential production forms and logs. New to the fifth edition * Virtually every chapter has been revised, updated, and re-organized for a streamlined and integrated approach. * Expanded sections on the basics of drama, including thorough analyses of recent films * Discussions of the director's approach to script analysis and development * New discussion exploring the elements of naturalistic and stylistic aesthetic approaches. * New discussion on the narrative power of lighting and the lens - including many recent film examples for shot size, perspective, focus and exposure * Greater emphasis on the implications of composition, mise-en-scène, continuity shooting and editing, long take shooting, point-of-view sequences, and camera handling * Expanded discussion of collaboration between the director and principle creative crew * Updated coverage of workflow and comparative advantages to digital or film acquisition * New section on film production safety, set protocol and etiquette

Author : Robert Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Acting
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005285759

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Acting Professionally by Robert Cohen Pdf

Author : Nicholas Proferes
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136069420

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Film Directing Fundamentals by Nicholas Proferes Pdf

Visualize your films before shooting!

Author : Anna Weinstein
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317370680

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Directing for the Screen by Anna Weinstein Pdf

Directing for the Screen is a collection of essays and interviews exploring the business of directing. This highly accessible guide to working in film and television includes perspectives from industry insiders on topics such as breaking in; developing and nurturing business relationships; the director’s responsibilities on set and in the field; and more. Directing for the Screen is an ideal companion to filmmaking classes, demystifying the industry and the role of the director with real-world narratives and little-known truths about the business. With insight from working professionals, you’ll be armed with the information you need to pursue your career as a director. Contains essays by and interviews with television directors, feature directors, documentary filmmakers, commercial directors, producers, and professors. Offers expert opinions on how to get started, including landing and succeeding in an internship and getting your first gig. Reveals details about working with actors, overseeing the work of often hundreds of crewmembers, writing last-minute on set, and developing a working relationship with producers and screenwriters. Explores strategies for doing creative work under pressure, finding your directorial voice, financing shorts and independent films, breaking down barriers and overcoming discrimination, shooting in less-than-ideal situations, and recovering from bad reviews or box office results. Illuminates the business of directing in the United States (New York and Los Angeles) as compared to other countries around the globe, including England, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Pakistan, Belgium, and Canada.

Author : Lenore DeKoven
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781351034449

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Changing Direction: A Practical Approach to Directing Actors in Film and Theatre by Lenore DeKoven Pdf

The second edition of this elegant and accessible primer offers a helpful reference and resource for directing actors in film, television, and theatre, useful to directors, actors, and writers. Combining underlying theory with dozens of exercises designed to reveal the actor's craft, Lenore DeKoven discusses constructing the throughline; analyzing the script; character needs; the casting and rehearsal processes; as well as the actor and the camera. Distilling difficult concepts to their simplest form, DeKoven explains how to accurately capture and portray human behavior on stage and screen, offering creative solutions to issues she has encountered or anticipated after decades of experience. Excerpts from interviews with acclaimed actors offer insight into their work with directors, what inspires them, and what they really want from the director. This second edition incorporates the film Moonlight (2016, Barry Jenkins) for analysis of the directing concepts discussed.

Author : Ronald Harold Wainscott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Theater
ISBN : UCSC:32106005632788

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A Critical History of the Professional Stage Direction of the Plays of Eugene O'Neill, 1920-1934 by Ronald Harold Wainscott Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 988 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1974-12
Category : Playbills
ISBN : UCAL:B5180664

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The Playbill by Anonim Pdf