Contents
INTRODUCTION TO THE THIRD EDITION
Operational problems in continuous production
THE PRODUCTION SWITCHER – VISION MIXER
Selecting the right transition
THE NEED FOR PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
CHANGING SHOT – MOVING PERFORMER
CHANGING SHOT – CAMERA AND SWITCHING
The ‘stylized routine’ approach
ORGANIZING PRODUCTION MECHANICS
Typical considerations in technical planning
Camera cards/shot sheets/crib cards/shot list
Pre-rehearsal/outside rehearsal
Pre-studio rehearsal hints – initial blocking
Typical shot calls by the director’s assistant
HOW TO DIRECT AUDIENCE ATTENTION
CREATING AND CONTROLLING INTEREST
CONFUSING OR FRUSTRATING TECHNIQUES
Economy through camera treatment
Interrelating picture and sound
Titling design and presentation
Relationship with the audience
REMINDERS ON EFFECTIVE DIRECTING
Color is different on the screen