Christopher Lukas

An Emmy-award winner reveals his success secrets for the art and craft of directing. Entertaining and insightful, this valuable guide thoroughly examines each stage of the film and television directing process, from reading prospective scripts through managing the “post-production blues.” Approaching directing as a teachable, learnable craft, this book focuses on the practical elements in the work of a director. Aspiring directors will discover expert advice for such technical matters as making budgetary decisions, casting the right actors, scouting locations, setting up shots, and dealing with film laboratories. In addition to discourse on the look, tone, and setting of a film, they will also learn, step by step, what actually happens from the first day of shooting to the final edit. This guide features diagrams of types of film shots, a glossary of terms that every director should know, and no-nonsense guidance for finding work in this cutthroat business. For anyone who is interested in becoming a director, this is an essential resource.