Directors Tell the Story

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. Directors Tell the Story, Second Edition offers rare insight and advice straight from two A-list television directors whose credits include NCIS, NCIS New Orleans, Nashville, Criminal Minds and many more. _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ 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. Directors Tell the Story provides behind-the-scenes access to the secrets of successful directors, as well as exercises that use original scripted material._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ This newly updated edition features:_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ All-new "From the Experts" sections with insider info known only to working professionals_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Profiles of top film and TV luminaries with advice and tips_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Additional "How I Got My First Job" stories from directors currently in the trenches_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Useful instruction to help you put directing techniques into practice_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ A companion website featuring directing tutorials and video interviews with the authors_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ Bethany Rooney has directed over two hundred episodes of prime-time network shows, including NCIS, The Originals, Nashville, NCIS New Orleans, and Criminal Minds. She teaches the Warner Brothers Directing Workshop and serves on numerous committees at the Directors Guil