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Film Directing Shot by Shot offers a good introduction to the rudiments of film production. Steven D. Katz walks his readers through the various stages of moviemaking, advising them at every turn to visualise the films they wish to produce. Katz believes that one of the chief tasks of filmmaking is to negotiate between our three-dimensional reality and the two-dimensionality of the screen. He covers the number of technical options filmmakers can use to create a satisfying flow of shots, a continuity that will make sense to viewers and aptly tell the film's story. Katz provides in-depth coverage of production design, storyboarding, spatial connections, editing, scene staging, depth of frame, camera angles, point of view and the various types of stable compositions and moving camera shots. --Jake Bond
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A complete catalogue of motion picture techniques for filmmakers. It concentrates on the 'storytelling' school of filmmaking, utilizing the work of the great stylists who established the versatile vocabulary of technique that has dominated the movies since 1915. This graphic approach includes comparisons of style by interpreting a 'model script', created for the book, in storyboard form.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Shot-by-Shot is a compilation of essential mise-en-scene basics for film directors and cinematographers. At first glance, much of the information is obvious to anyone with basic directing experience, but the apparent simplicity is deceiving. As a tutor at the National Film and Television School, I have found it useful for advanced apprentice filmmakers--if you have imagination, it will help you prepare for making decisions about staging, camera position and crossing the line.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are a casual reader looking for a glossy book with colour photo'sof film sets, lighting, SFX and cameras etc, this is not for you. Ifhowever, you are a serious film student (or practitioner) and you want adetailed insight into how a motion picture idea is conceived and developedinto a workable project, then you need to make this part of your readinglist.
This is a thorough overview of the visualisation processes needed to takeyour project from an idea to a solid plan for production. As well ashelping you to develop your visualisation skills, it also has a goodtechnical overview of important techniques such as establishing lines,continuity, pacing etc.
There are examples (with original storyboard art) taken from someprominent films and directors to help you understand the reasoning behindthe way certain scenes were designed and executed.
The intangible or emotive aspects of creating a film are well covered...i.e. using camera angles and different focal lengths and POV's for helpingto describe the relationships between characters and what they are feelingor experiencing.
This is not a technical manual for lighting or how to use certain types ofcameras etc. These subjects are best covered in detail in seperatepublications.
This is a thorough overview of the visualisation processes needed to takeyour project from an idea to a solid plan for production. As well ashelping you to develop your visualisation skills, it also has a goodtechnical overview of important techniques such as establishing lines,continuity, pacing etc.
There are examples (with original storyboard art) taken from someprominent films and directors to help you understand the reasoning behindthe way certain scenes were designed and executed.
The intangible or emotive aspects of creating a film are well covered...i.e. using camera angles and different focal lengths and POV's for helpingto describe the relationships between characters and what they are feelingor experiencing.
This is not a technical manual for lighting or how to use certain types ofcameras etc. These subjects are best covered in detail in seperatepublications.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I entered college to recieve a bachelor's degree, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. I ended up choosing a degree in acting, but have since wondered if that was the wrong choice. In the last year of college, I became interested in film direction, but felt it was to late to pursue that career. Mr. Katz's book has changed my mind. In less than one week, I learned more about the technique of film direction than I ever learned in numerous film, and television classes. This book was easy to read, yet not easy in subject matter. It challenges the reader to visualize the subject matter, and to work out common problems in his/her head. It uses an extensive study of soryboarding from both classic and fictional films to easily illustrate his technique. Although Mr Katz uses a pretty set theory of film mechanics, he does challenge the reader to experiment and to create new and exciting art. This book is a must for beginners in the film industry, and I have a hunch that advanced artists could learn a lot from it too.
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Not good enough
This is a book about all the types of shots, but it has a serious problem. The writer doesn't explain the emotional meaning of all those shots. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carlos
Book for University
Book was bought for daughter who is studying TV and Film Production at Uni - she seems to be enjoying everything about the course and therefore the book!
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Maxine Myers
Some useful bits, but rather outdated
Not a bad book, but could do with a new edition. As this was written in the 90's there are some large chunks of info regarding the use of computers for editing/visual effects/story... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Peter Gomer
very practical
I read the book from school libraray and i thought it is one of the must-read book for those who wants to make film.
Published 11 months ago by li
I did expect something better
The author never goes straight to the point and he spends lines telling you stories instead of telling facts! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Cisco
Informative Book
I was exceptionally impressed with the author's style of writing. This book doesn't have colourful pictures or attractive lay outs but It's incredibly informative. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Boby Ramanathan
A brilliant first piece of 'kit' for aspiring film-makers
A clear and thorough introduction to film-making, with many helpful diagrams and real storyboards from a variety of films.
Published 19 months ago by Charlotte Sophie
Useful but Clinical
This is a well thought out and well presented book, showing you how to visualise from script to screen. The diagrams and pictures are clean and well explained. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by J. C. Howells
Buy this book
This book is one of many I have read on film making. I am a self taught independent professional film maker and I wish I had bought this book first. It's title says it all. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2006
Comprehensive guide
This book is an essential guide for those beginning work in the film industry, particularly those who want to understand the basics of directing, editing, camera work and... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2005
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