Details
Directing Drama for Film & TV covers the principles of directing drama for the screen and shows students how to apply them in practice. It is run by filmmaker Simon Hook, who made several award-winning shorts before going on to direct broadcast television drama for the BBC and Channel 4. He demonstrates the principles of directing drama through analysis of film and television clips and follows them up with practical exercises with the camera.
Directing Drama for Film & TV is a weekend course for students wishing to learn or develop their directing skills. Experience of working on short films and/or completing training courses such as Shooting Video is desirable.
Course Aims
To give course participants the confidence and skills to make their own dramas to a much higher standard. The script exercise will “change the way you look at every script”.
Outline
Day 1: 10am – 6.00pm
Topics include:
- Sounding the part
- Reading the script as a director
- Planning your coverage and Cinematic Gramma
- Practical exercise in blocking actors
- When can I cross the line?
- Shot selection and it’s affect on the audience
- Tips for working with actors
- Tips for working with crew
Day 2: 10am – 6.00pm
Camera familiarisation.
PRACTICAL SHOOT EXERCISE. Each student takes a turn in the role of director or other member of the crew and together they will shoot a scene. Simon will point out common pitfalls, encourage good practice and give out tips to save your bacon in the edit suite!
PLUS the script exercise which will “change the way you look at every script”.
Special Offer
Cost
£146 (Includes 10% Early discount offer if booked by 7th May 2017 )
£162 Full Price
£122 Discount for NUS and people on following means tested benefits, proof required: NUS card; ESA (income related); Income Support; Working Tax Credit (not child tax credit); Council Tax Benefit (not student/single person/reduction due to disability); Housing Benefit; Pension Credit (guarantee); Unwaged Dependent of these benefits.
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