num_pages: 240
description: Veteran director John Badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene from any genre. Badhams list of 12 Questions You Must Ask Before Stepping On Set is an absolute must in any filmmakers toolbox. Whether actor director cinematographer production designer or any other creative Badham gives you the tools to deconstruct and solve scenes that either dont work or need sharpening. Continuing the work begun in his best-selling book Ill Be In My Trailer Badham shares more insights into working with difficult actors rehearsal techniques and getting the best performance from your cast.
language: English
title: John Badham On Directing: Notes from the Set of Saturday Night Fever, War Games, and More
publisher: Michael Wiese Productions