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Directing and Producing for Television, Fourth Edition
Directing and Producing for Television, Fourth Edition by Ivan CuryFormat: Book - PaperbackEssential guide to directing and producing television.
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fourth Edition
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fourth Edition by Peter W. Rea and David K. IrvingFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fourth Edition 4 Peter W. Rea David K. Irving select a series "This how-to book provides you with beneficial information, even if you aren't looking to make professional films or videos. The book breaks down the entire process. The authors have created an indis
Directing the Documentary, Fifth Edition
Directing the Documentary, 5e by Michael RabigerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Master documentarian Michael Rabiger presents the ins-and-outs of creating a documentary film from beginning to end in this classic title Directing the Documentary.
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!
Direct Your Own Damn Movie! by Lloyd Kaufman, Sara Antill and Kurly TlapoyawaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $19.95 Direct Your Own Damn Movie! Lloyd Kaufman Sara Antill Kurly Tlapoyawa select a series "It's funny, it's profane, and you may learn a thing or two." - Internet Video Magazine The Independent Directing Bible that will fit in your back pocket! (If you have an extremely large pocket...) Have you always wante
Directing the Story
Directing the Story by Francis GlebasFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Professional storytelling tools, techniques and strategies clearly explained and put into practice - teaches by example!
Film Directing Fundamentals, Third Edition
Film Directing Fundamentals, 3e by Nicholas ProferesFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $36.95Visualize your films before shooting!
The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide
The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide by Anthony Q. ArtisFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95Beginning documentary filmmakers haven't had a resource until now
Directing, Fourth Edition
Directing by Michael RabigerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $51.95Last edition of this classic sold over 10,000 copies
Directing and Producing for Television, Third Edition
Directing and Producing for Television by Ivan CuryFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95Essential guide to a topic gaining in popularity daily, television.
Changing Direction: A Practical Approach to Directing Actors in Film and Theatre
Changing Direction: A Practical Approach to Directing Actors in Film and Theatre by Lenore DeKovenFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $24.95Written and endorsed by well-known theater and film professionals who know how well this unique, time-tested approach works!
Basic Studio Directing
Basic Studio Directing by Rod FairweatherFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $44.95 Basic Studio Directing Rod Fairweather All studio directors need to know the basics of studio directing, whether they go on to direct news, drama, children's programmes or light entertainment. Learning the ropes on air can be costly: this book gives you all the practical and technical guidance you need to d
The Essential TV Director's Handbook
The Essential TV Director's Handbook by PETER JARVISFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $52.95 The Essential TV Director's Handbook PETER JARVIS ' Provides essential information for beginner professionals and students alike.' VOICE OF THE LISTENER The Essential TV Director's Handbook is written by an ex-BBC trainer with a great deal of experience in the world of television. It describes step-by-ste
Directing Single Camera Drama
Directing Single Camera Drama by Mike CrispFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $58.95 Directing Single Camera Drama Mike Crisp ' 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 o
Film Directing Shot by Shot
Film Directing Shot by Shot by Steve KatzFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $27.95 Film Directing Shot by Shot Visualizing from Concept to Screen Steve Katz "Now that you've got a couple of shorts under your belt, why not get a little more analytic? Steven Katz's book gives a great breakdown of the fundamentals of film directing. It's not something you might want to start off by reading, but