The Collaborative Director

Author : Greg Takoudes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429866579

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The Collaborative Director by Greg Takoudes Pdf

The Collaborative Director: A Department-by-Department Guide to Filmmaking explores the directorial process in a way that allows the director to gather the best ideas from the departments that make up a film crew, while making sure that it is the director’s vision being shown on screen. It goes beyond the core concepts of vision, aesthetic taste, and storytelling to teach how to effectively collaborate with each team and fully tap into their creative potential. The structure of the book follows a budget top sheet, with each chapter describing the workflow and responsibilities of a different department and giving insights into the methods and techniques a director can use to understand the roles and dynamics. Each chapter is divided into four sections. Section one provides an overview of the department, section two focuses on directors who have used that department in notably effective ways, section three looks at collaboration from the reverse perspective with interviews from department members, and section four concludes each chapter with a set of tasks directors can use to prepare. Ideal for beginner and intermediate filmmaking students, as well as aspiring filmmakers and early career professionals, this book provides invaluable insight into the different departments, and how a director can utilize the skills and experience of a crew to lead with knowledge and confidence.

Author : Robert Cohen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781137294517

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Working Together in Theatre by Robert Cohen Pdf

Robert Cohen draws on fifty years of acting, directing and teaching experience in order to illustrate how the world's great theatre artists combine collaboration with leadership at all levels, from a production's conception to its final performance. This book challenges the notion that creating brilliant theatrical productions requires tyrannical directors or temperamental designers. Viewing the theatrical production process from the perspectives of the producer, director, playwright, actor, designer, stage manager, dramaturg and crew person, Cohen provides the techniques, exercises and language that promote successful collaborative skills in the theatre. Collaboration is vital to successful theatre making and Working Together in Theatre is the first book to show how leadership and collaboration can be combined to make every theatrical production far greater than the sum of its many parts.

Author : Robert Knopf
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015062617918

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The Director as Collaborator by Robert Knopf Pdf

"The Director as Collaborator" teaches essential directing skills while emphasizing how directors and theatre productions benefit from collaboration. Good collaboration occurs when the director shares responsibility for the artistic creation with the entire production, including actors, designers, stage managers and technical staff. Leadership does not preclude collaboration; in theatre, these concepts can and should be complementary. Students will develop their abilities by directing short scenes and plays and by participating in group exercises. FeaturesActive learning exercises throughout the text encourage students to learn through firsthand experience. A chapter on directing elements, organized into textual and visceral elements, introduces students to the fundamental building blocks that help directors achieve their unique artistic interpretations. Notes on collaboration by designers, playwrights, actors, and music directors provide students with real-world feedback on the importance of collaboration for a theatre production. A full chapter on working with designers, with case studies and photos, helps students develop the skills necessary to form collaborative relationships with designers on future productions (Chapter 5). In-class writing exercises help students explore their ideas and develop communication skills. Discussion questions and key terms after each exercise help students solidify their knowledge and acquire the terminology that professionals use. Appendices with forms for auditions, rehearsals, and productions; a glossary; and a comprehensive list of one-act play anthologies provide additional resources for assignments, projects, and productions.Praise for "The Director as Collaborator" "This is a well-thought-out book that has a new and exciting approach to the field of theater directing. The concept of collaboration is an important (and oft-ignored) part of the directing process. There are stunning nuggets of wisdom within this text that drive the text forward -- it's the director's job to be an idealist, and this work chooses to show how this idealism can be fore-grounded and made a significant part of the process." --"Christopher Berchild, Indiana State University" "This is a very readable book, written in an easy, conversational style using personal experiences and well-defined examples. I think that this is an excellent text for beginning directors of any age. Because of his teaching and directing style, one feels that the author is sitting across the production table having a conversation with a group of friends." --"Margaret Brennan, Harrisburg Area Community College"

Author : Jean Burgess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780429662706

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Collaborative Stage Directing by Jean Burgess Pdf

Collaborative Stage Directing: A Guide to Creating and Managing a Positive Theatre Environment focuses on the director's collaboration with actors and the creative team, and the importance of communication and leadership skills to create and manage a healthy working environment. Speaking directly to the student, this compact resource walks the aspiring director through basic principles of group dynamics, active listening, open-ended questioning, brainstorming, and motivational leadership, supported by examples and case studies offered by current professional and academic directors. With a focus on preparing the student director for resume-building opportunities beyond the studio lab, Collaborative Stage Directing challenges readers with reflective activities, a series of guiding questions to apply to three short plays, and an extensive checklist to assist them with independent directing projects. As an easy-to-use resource, Collaborative Stage Directing works as a supplement to a classic directing text or as a stand-alone guide.

Author : Rob Roznowski,K. Domer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780230620193

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Collaboration in Theatre by Rob Roznowski,K. Domer Pdf

Finally, a book that addresses one of the most important elements of theatrical production, the collaboration between director and designer. This accessible and helpful guide addresses the crucial relationship between theatrical production team members. Experienced director Rob Roznowski and designer Kirk Domer offer prescriptive and proactive tips to create the ideal production environment. This three part book combines theory, practice, and exercises and will help anyone involved in the theatre to develop appropriate and healthy collaborative skills. Topics Covered Include: * The Vocabulary of Collaboration * Script Analysis * Responses to Criticism * Research Methods

Author : Linda Seger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781351207058

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The Collaborative Art of Filmmaking by Linda Seger Pdf

The Collaborative Art of Filmmaking: From Script to Screen explores what goes into the making of Hollywood’s greatest motion pictures. Join veteran script consultant Linda Seger as she examines contemporary and classic screenplays on their perilous journey from script to screen. This fully revised and updated edition includes interviews with over 80 well-known artists in their fields including writers, producers, directors, actors, editors, composers, and production designers. Their discussions about the art and craft of filmmaking – including how and why they make their decisions – provides filmmaking and screenwriting students and professionals with the ultimate guide to creating the best possible "blueprint" for a film and to also fully understand the artistic and technical decisions being made by all those involved in the process.

Author : Rufus Bonds Jr.,Maria Cominis,Mark Ramont
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000504132

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Production Collaboration in the Theatre by Rufus Bonds Jr.,Maria Cominis,Mark Ramont Pdf

Production Collaboration in the Theatre reveals the ingredients of proven successful collaborations in academic and professional theatre training, where respect, trust, and inclusivity are encouraged and roles are defined with a clear and unified vision. Garnering research from conversations with over 100 theatre professionals on Broadway and in regional and educational theatre, the authors provide multiple approaches to working together that are designed to help students and teachers of theatre discover and develop the collaborative tools that work best for them. Each chapter offers practical application with discussion prompts from real-life scenarios to practice and develop the critical problem-solving skills necessary for theatre artists to navigate common collaboration challenges. Compelling topical case studies and insightful interviews invite readers to explore the principles of collaboration and inspire them to build joyful, equitable, and collaborative relationships in academic and professional settings. Production Collaboration for the Theatre offers theatre faculty and students a practical approach to developing the interpersonal skills necessary for a lifetime career in collaboration in the theatre. An ideal resource for actors, directors, designers, and production teams, this book provides theatre artists in training with an opportunity to develop their collaborative style in a way that will guide and support the longevity of a successful career.

Author : ISLS
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781483406695

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The Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Conference 2013, Volume 1 by ISLS Pdf

Author : Jenni Donohoo,Moses Velasco
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506338507

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The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry by Jenni Donohoo,Moses Velasco Pdf

Foster reflective teacher leadership and make real change happen! Teachers are powerful change agents in the on-going process of school improvement. This insightful, must-read companion guide to Donohoo’s best-selling Collaborative Inquiry for Educators helps school leaders develop a sustainable professional learning culture. Practical suggestions and in-depth research shed light on your path as you explore the benefits and challenges of adopting authentic teacher collaboration across schools and districts. Learn valuable lessons from leaders in the field and discover: A rationale and framework for engaging in inquiry The vital conditions needed to ensure systemwide collaboration Common pitfalls and the four stages of school improvement

Author : Aleksandar Dundjerović,Luiz Fernando Ramos
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476671062

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Brazilian Collaborative Theater by Aleksandar Dundjerović,Luiz Fernando Ramos Pdf

Brazil has one of the most vibrant theater cultures in the world, home to a wide variety of theatrical expression. This collection of 15 interviews includes some of the country's most prolific creative minds--Ze Celso (Teatro Oficina), Antunes Filho, Gerald Thomas, Nos do Morro, Rudolfo Vasquez (Os Satyros), Antonio Araujo (Teatro Vertigem), Enrique Diaz (Cia do Atores) and Lia Rodrigues, to name a few--discussing their approaches to the collaborative theater process. They describe a collective creative environment in which practitioners are concerned with fundamental questions about social, cultural and artistic contexts in which productions are staged, and the interdisciplinary climate that predominated from the beginning of the 1980s.

Author : James Graham,Alessandro Gandini
Publisher : University of Westminster Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781911534297

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Collaborative Production in the Creative Industries by James Graham,Alessandro Gandini Pdf

In recent years research into creative labour and cultural work has usually addressed the politics of production in these fields, but the sociotechnical and aesthetic dimensions of collaborative creative work have been somewhat overlooked. This book aims to address this gap. Through case studies that range from TV showrunning to independent publishing, from the film industry to social media platforms such as Tumblr and Wattpad, this collection develops a critical understanding of the integral role collaboration plays in contemporary media and culture. It draws attention to diverse kinds of creative collaboration afforded via the intermediation of digital platforms and networked publics. It considers how these are incorporated into emergent market paradigms and investigates the complicated forms of subjectivity that develop as a consequence. But it also acknowledges historical continuities, not least in terms of the continued exploitation of ‘support personnel’ and of resulting artistic conflicts but also of alternative models that resist the precarious nature of contemporary cultural work. Finally, this volume attempts to situate creative collaboration in broader social and economic contexts, where the experience and outcomes of such work have proved more problematic than the rich potential of their promise would lead us to expect.

Author : Mary B. Robinson
Publisher : Smith & Kraus Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Acting
ISBN : 157525784X

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Directing Plays, Directing People by Mary B. Robinson Pdf

"Directing Plays, Directing People is a vivid, engagiing [sic], personal journey through the process of making theater, written from a director's perspective"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Sheila Kerrigan
Publisher : Heinemann Drama
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015049502449

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The Performer's Guide to the Collaborative Process by Sheila Kerrigan Pdf

This book demystifies the creative collaborative process and gives the performer and director practical tools and information to work happily and efficiently in the creation of new, original work.

Author : Rosemary O'Leary,Lisa Blomgren Bingham
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781589015845

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The Collaborative Public Manager by Rosemary O'Leary,Lisa Blomgren Bingham Pdf

Today’s public managers not only have to function as leaders within their agencies, they must also establish and coordinate multi-organizational networks of other public agencies, private contractors, and the public. This important transformation has been the subject of an explosion of research in recent years. The Collaborative Public Manager brings together original contributions by some of today’s top public management and public policy scholars who address cutting-edge issues that affect government managers worldwide. State-of-the-art empirical research reveals why and how public managers collaborate and how they motivate others to do the same. Examining tough issues such as organizational design and performance, resource sharing, and contracting, the contributors draw lessons from real-life situations as they provide tools to meet the challenges of managing conflict within interorganizational, interpersonal networks. This book pushes scholars, students, and professionals to rethink what they know about collaborative public management—and to strive harder to achieve its full potential.

Author : Andy Hargreaves,Michael T. O'Connor
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506328171

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Collaborative Professionalism by Andy Hargreaves,Michael T. O'Connor Pdf

Ensure Conversations About Collaboration Get Results. This book lays out the theory and practice of Collaborative Professionalism. Through five international case studies, the authors distinguish Collaborative Professionalism from professional collaboration by highlighting intentional collaborative designs and providing concrete examples for how to be more purposeful with collaboration. Additionally, the book makes Collaborative Professionalism accessible to all educators through clear take-aways including: Ten core tenets, including Collective Efficacy, Collaborative Inquiry, and Collaborating With Students. Graphics indicating how educators can move from mere professional collaboration to the deep and transformative work of Collaborative Professionalism. Analysis of which collaborative practices educators should start doing, keep doing, and stop doing Collaboration can be one of your most powerful educational tools when used correctly, and turned into action. This book shows you how.