Filmmaking Articles and Advice from Film Consultant Peter D. Marshall
Posted in Film Directing Articles on Apr 4th, 2009
This article is from There are Hymns We Shout.
“I have spent the last three years trying to determine the difference between directing theatre and directing film. And which is it? Does Film Directing continue inward towards the human moments where Stage Directing stops? Or do the constraints of Stage Directing with its inherent lack of [...]
Posted in Film Directing Articles on Nov 2nd, 2008
Pre-Production is a time of discovery for the director. Here is an article I wrote that gives you a quick reference pre-production activity list for directors.
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Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 30th, 2008
The following article is a basic breakdown of what to expect when you are directing an episode of a TV show. Every show works a little differently, (may be 8 days etc) but here is a guide to follow. Hopefully, you have had the script for a few days before you start prep and [...]
Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 28th, 2008
Almost every film today has some sort of obligatory fight scene between the good guy and the bad guy. In this article, I will share some tips on how to stage and shoot a simple fight scene between two actors.
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Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 16th, 2008
Rehearsing on the Set
When the DOP has finished lighting, the 1st AD calls the actors back to the set for the rehearsal. This is when all the elements of the scene are rehearsed together – actors, camera, sound, stunts, effects etc.
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Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 15th, 2008
Blocking a Scene
When you first start directing, blocking a scene can be one of the hardest – and most embarrassing – parts of your job. Get it wrong here, and you could waste valuable shooting time trying to get out of the mess you created!
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Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 12th, 2008
Script Breakdown – Character Analysis
After reading the script and working through the script structure and scene analysis, it’s time to figure out the development and objectives of the characters.
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Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 8th, 2008
Script Breakdown – Script and Scene Analysis
There are many facets of a Director’s prep on any film or TV show – from location scouts and creative meetings to casting and scheduling. But the first, and most important part of your job, is to understand the script – what the story is about; the [...]
Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 5th, 2008
The Director and the Casting Session
When a director first gets a script, you read it through several times to get a feel for what the story is about and who the characters are. As you read the script, you will get an impression of the characters. You then have a meeting with the Producers and [...]
Posted in Film Directing Articles on Oct 2nd, 2008
Here is a good blog article by Carlos Ferrao on the 2 main jobs of a film director:
“The director has two jobs in a film. First, he has to create the world in front of the camera. Second, he has to decide how to show it.”
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