
Directing Single Camera Drama
Mike Crisp(Author)
Focal Press
2nd Edition
Published on 2. December 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-240-51478-9 (ISBN)
Description
Directing drama for the single camera is like no other form of Filmmaking, or any other medium involving actors. Experience in documentary or theatre may provide useful clues, but the techniques for drama film directors, although not basically complicated, are unique. Experienced directors in other spheres of directing will find this book invaluable if they wish to move into single camera drama, as will students setting out on their careers. Directing Single Camera Drama is a synthesis of the skills required to bring drama to the screen.
Directing drama for the single camera is like no other form of Filmmaking, or any other medium involving actors. Experience in documentary or theatre may provide useful clues, but the techniques for drama film directors, although not basically complicated, are unique. Experienced directors in other spheres of directing will find this book invaluable if they wish to move into single camera drama, as will students setting out on their careers. Directing Single Camera Drama is a synthesis of the skills required to bring drama to the screen.
A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of ten short film drama scripts which need only half a day's rehearsal and one short day's filming. Each have their various technical demands, and they are arranged in ascending order of dramatic and creative difficulty. They can be photocopied and used for non-broadcast training drama exercises.
Mike Crisp worked as Production Manager, and later Director, on many classic BBC TV series, such as Fawlty Towers, Porridge and Steptoe and Son. He was, for 10 years, a senior producer with the BBC's TV Training Department. He is the author of The Practical Director now in its second edition and also published by Focal Press.
Reviews:
'Directors in other spheres of directing who wish to move into single
camera drama will find this book invaluable, as will students setting out on
their careers.'
Voice of the Listener
Directing drama for the single camera is like no other form of Filmmaking, or any other medium involving actors. Experience in documentary or theatre may provide useful clues, but the techniques for drama film directors, although not basically complicated, are unique. Experienced directors in other spheres of directing will find this book invaluable if they wish to move into single camera drama, as will students setting out on their careers. Directing Single Camera Drama is a synthesis of the skills required to bring drama to the screen.
A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of ten short film drama scripts which need only half a day's rehearsal and one short day's filming. Each have their various technical demands, and they are arranged in ascending order of dramatic and creative difficulty. They can be photocopied and used for non-broadcast training drama exercises.
Mike Crisp worked as Production Manager, and later Director, on many classic BBC TV series, such as Fawlty Towers, Porridge and Steptoe and Son. He was, for 10 years, a senior producer with the BBC's TV Training Department. He is the author of The Practical Director now in its second edition and also published by Focal Press.
Reviews:
'Directors in other spheres of directing who wish to move into single
camera drama will find this book invaluable, as will students setting out on
their careers.'
Voice of the Listener
Reviews / Votes
' Directors in other spheres of directing who wish to move into singlecamera drama will find this book invaluable, as will students setting out on
their careers.'
VOICE OF THE LISTENER
' It has a good glossery and excersise scripts.'
' it is ideal for thos estaring outor wanting to move over into directory' ' Directors in other spheres of directing who wish to move into single
camera drama will find this book invaluable, as will students setting out on
their careers.'
VOICE OF THE LISTENER
' It has a good glossery and excersise scripts.'
' it is ideal for thos estaring outor wanting to move over into directory'
"...an essential reference for theatre, documentary and student directors moving into single-camera drama...This book will make your transition into the world of directing single camera drama a relatively painless and fun experience." - Focus magazine
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Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
307 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51478-9 (9780240514789)
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Mike Crisp
Directing Single Camera Drama
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Person
Mike Crisp
Content
Introduction * Location filming * The Directors Role * Sound * Cinematography: What the Director needs to know about it * Storyboards * Filming Dance * Directing * Appendix: 10 Sample Scripts * Glossary of Terms.