The Film Director Prepares: A Practical Guide to Directing for Film and TV

by Myrl A. Schreibman

• Insider author gives no-nonsense advice

• Required reading for film students, educators, anyone interested in film



From script analysis to post production, here is the all-inclusive guide to directing for film and television. Written by noted director-producer Myrl Schreibman, The Film Director Prepares offers practical insights on filmmaking, using real-life examples directors won’t learn in school. With topics including working with actors, using the camera to tell a story, setting mood, staging, maintaining performance levels, covering shots, and directing for different mediums, The Film Director Prepares will leave new directors truly prepared for their careers.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2006

Reviews

[James]

Schriebman's book on directing is less philosophical and not nearly as informative as Mackendrick's. It is also often trite and banal. Having said that, there is excellent information on the art of directing in this book. Schriebman has many years of experience at his craft and is therefore knowledgeable. Unlike Mackendrick's book, which would be enjoyable for anyone interested in film, this is only relevant to someone who would want to direct a film. And who would be that crazy?