The Grammar of Directing with    Turgut Turk Adiguzel

Shooting techniques

Roots and reasons for selecting a camera style

The grammar of single camera placement

Style: approaching the script in an individual way

Shooting script: developing your visual shorthand

Planning: reading and analyzing the script

Turning Points: finding the key dramatic moments

Storyboarding versus the scene sheet

Screen geometry and grammar

The 'Line': what it is and how to avoid crossing it

Lenses: eyelines, hitting the mark, blocking, the 'look'

The frame: the 'hot' area, acting in the frame

Long, medium and close-up acting

Working with camera

The Camera: the audience and camera movement

Directing the actor's voice: creating screen intensity

The Edit: shooting coverage, thinking in advance

Shooting tips: save money and create a special 'look'

Etiquette: organizing the shoot and actors professionally

Crew: maximizing human resources

The Showreel: a director's resume

Video Clips: examples of good and bad directing

Directing Actors: communicate effectively with talent

Career opportunities

Picture composition

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