Directors Tell the Story: Master the Craft of Television and Film Directing
<p>Move over, movies: the freshest storytelling today is on television, where the multi-episodic format is used for rich character development and innovative story arcs. <i><strong>Directors Tell the Story, Second Edition</strong></i><b>　</b>offers rare insight and advice straight from two A-list television directors whose credits include　<em>NCIS,</em>　<i>NCIS New Orleans, Nashville</i>, <i>Criminal Minds</i> and many more. </p><br><p></p><br><p>Here, in one volume, learn everything you need to know to become an excellent director, not merely a good one. Covering everything through prep, shoot, and post, the authors offer practical instruction on how to craft a creative vision, translate a script into a visual story, establish and maintain the look and feel of a television show or film, lead the cast and crew, keep a complex operation running on time and on budget, and effectively oversee editing and post-production. <b><i>Directors Tell the Story </i></b>provides behind-the-scenes access to the secrets of successful directors, as well as exercises that use original scripted material.</p><br><p></p><br><p>This newly updated edition features:</p><br><p></p><br><ul><br><p><br></p><li>All-new "From the Experts" sections with insider info known only to working professionals</li><br><p></p><br><p><br></p><li>Profiles of top film and TV luminaries with advice and tips</li><br><p></p><br><p><br></p><li>Additional „How I Got My First Job" stories from directors currently in the trenches</li><br><p></p><br><p><br></p><li>Useful instruction to help you put directing techniques into practice</li><br><p></p><br><p><br></p><li>A companion website featuring directing tutorials and video interviews with the authors</li><br><p></p></ul><br><p></p><b><br></b><p><b>Bethany Rooney</b> has directed over two hundred episodes of prime-time network shows, including<i> NCIS, The Originals, Nashville, NCIS New Orleans, </i>and<i> Criminal Minds.</i> She<i> </i>teaches the Warner Brothers Directing Workshop and serves on numerous committees at the Directors Guild of America.</p><br><p></p><b><br></b><p><b>Mary Lou Belli</b> is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer, writer, and director as well as the author of two books. She directed <i>NCIS New Orleans, Monk, Hart of Dixie, The Game, Girlfriends</i>, and<i> The Wizards of Waverly Place. </i>She teaches directing at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.</p>