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Chapter 4. Directing. The Manager Role. Blocking Placing talent and camera in particular spots and figuring out how and where they are going to move throughout the show. Pick the hardest part first Marking the Script Develop shorthand to quickly view. Figure 4.2. Other Paperwork.
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Chapter 4 Directing
The Manager Role • Blocking • Placing talent and camera in particular spots and figuring out how and where they are going to move throughout the show. • Pick the hardest part first • Marking the Script • Develop shorthand to quickly view.
Other Paperwork • Storyboards • Simple drawings that lay out content of program. • Floor Plans • A drawing that shows where various set pieces are placed in the studio. • Shot Sheets • A list of shots that can be attached to the back of a camera to help the Camera Operator.
Studio Floor Rehearsals Walk-through W/ Talent Technical Rehearsal W/ Tech People Control Room Rehearsals Start and Stop Rehearsal Uninterrupted Run-through Dress Rehearsal Rehearsals
Timing • The Assistant Director is Responsible • Body Time • Total Production Time • Includes: • Bars and Tone • Slate • Countdown • Black • Air Time • Program Time • ONLY Actual Air Time
Directing Commands • To Talent • “Cue Mr. Morgan” or “Cue Talent” • Not “Cue Him” • To Camera Operators • “Ready Camera #” • Use Numbers not Names
The Director as an Artist • Shot Juxtaposition • Shot Relationships • Transitions
Shot Juxtaposition • Three Basic Patterns • Long Shot (LS) • Medium Shot (MS) • Close Up (CU) Close Up Medium Shot Long Shot
Shot Relationships • Shots should be Readily Recognizable • 3 to 1 Cutting Ratio • LS to ECU Earrings • Match Cutting - Same shots • Position Jumps • Axis • Talk about in Film Portion
Transitions • Cuts • Dissolves • Fades • Wipes • Special Effects