Master Shots Volume 1

Enhanced by stills from famous motion pictures and computer-generated images, explains framing, composition, and camera movement for achieving a high-budget look for such actions as building tension, anticipating motion, and developing a character's fear.

Auteur

Christopher Kenworthy has worked as a writer, director, and producer for the past ten years. He directed the feature film The Sculptor, which played to sold-out screenings in Australia and received strong reviews. Recent works include sketch comedy for the BBC's Scallywagga, a title sequence for National Geographic Channel, visual effects for 3D World, music videos for Pieces of Eight Records and Elefant Records, and an animated wall projection for The Blue Room Theatre in Perth, Australia. Kenworthy is the author of the best-selling Master Shots, two novels: The Winter Inside and The Quality of Light, and many short stories. Current projects include screenwriting, several directing assignments, and the development of additional Master Shots applications.

Texte du rabat

Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, you can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Most low-budget movies look low-budget, because the director is forced to compromise at the last minute. Master Shots gives you so many powerful techniques that you'll be able to respond, even under pressure, and create knock-out shots. When the clock is ticking and the light is fading, the techniques in this book can rescue your film, and make every shot look like it cost a fortune. Every technique is illustrated with samples from great feature films and computer-generated diagrams for absolute clarity.

Contenu

Introduction
About the Images

CHAPTER 1: Fight Scenes
CHAPTER 2: Chase Scenes
CHAPTER 3: Entrances & Exits
CHAPTER 4: Suspense, Searching & Creeping
CHAPTER 5: Dramatic Shift
CHAPTER 6: Revelations & Discoveries
CHAPTER 7: Shock Horror
CHAPTER 8: Directing Attention
CHAPTER 9: Car Scenes
CHAPTER 10: Dialogue Scenes
CHAPTER 11: Arguments & Conflict
CHAPTER 12: Love & Sex Scenes

Conclusion
About the Author