Directors Tell the Story

Directors Tell the Story

<P>Move over, movies: the freshest storytelling today is on television, where the multi-episodic format is used for rich character development and innovative story arcs. <I><STRONG>Directors Tell the Story, Second Edition</I></STRONG><B> </B>offers rare insight and advice straight from two A-list television directors whose credits include <EM>NCIS,</EM> <I>NCIS New Orleans, Nashville</I>, <I>Criminal Minds</I> and many more. </P> <P></P> <P>Here, in one volume, learn everything you need to know to become an excellent director, not merely a good one. Covering everything through prep, shoot, and post, the authors offer practical instruction on how to craft a creative vision, translate a script into a visual story, establish and maintain the look and feel of a television show or film, lead the cast and crew, keep a complex operation running on time and on budget, and effectively oversee editing and post-production. <B><I>Directors Tell the Story </B></I>provides behind-the-scenes access to the secrets of successful directors, as well as exercises that use original scripted material.</P> <P></P> <P>This newly updated edition features:</P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>All-new "From the Experts" sections with insider info known only to working professionals</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Profiles of top film and TV luminaries with advice and tips</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Additional „How I Got My First Job" stories from directors currently in the trenches</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Useful instruction to help you put directing techniques into practice</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>A companion website featuring directing tutorials and video interviews with the authors</LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P><B> <P>Bethany Rooney</B> has directed over two hundred episodes of prime-time network shows, including<I> NCIS, The Originals, Nashville, NCIS New Orleans, </I>and<I> Criminal Minds.</I> She<I> </I>teaches the Warner Brothers Directing Workshop and serves on numerous committees at the Directors Guild of America.</P> <P></P><B> <P>Mary Lou Belli</B> is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer, writer, and director as well as the author of two books. She directed <I>NCIS New Orleans, Monk, Hart of Dixie, The Game, Girlfriends</I>, and<I> The Wizards of Waverly Place. </I>She teaches directing at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.</P>