Master Shots Volume 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes PDF
Preview Master Shots Volume 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes
“A terrific sequel to the first Master Shots. If there’s a cool way to move the camera, Christopher Kenworthy has explained it to us. I can’t wait to get it in my students’ hands.” — John Badham, director, Saturday Night Fever, WarGames; author, I’ll Be in My Trailer “The most comprehensive and practical breakdown of shooting technique, Kenworthy’s Master Shots, Volume 2, is required ‘bedside reading’ for anyone who’s serious about making movies.” — Neill D. Hicks, author, Screenwriting 101: The Essential Craft of Feature Film Writing; Writing the Action-Adventure Film: The Moment of Truth; and Writing the Thriller Film: The Terror Within “Christopher Kenworthy’s second volume of Master Shots will inspire every filmmaker to think carefully about placement and movement of actors as seen through the camera lens. This book increases the reader’s appreciation for the critical work of the cinematographer and the director as they speak the language of film through images.” —Mary J. Schirmer, screenwriter, screenwriting instructor, www.screenplayers.net “Master Shots, Volume 2, is an inspiration for every director, cinematographer, and writer. When breaking down a script, I always have Master Shots laying open within arm’s reach.” — Stanley D. Williams, PhD., executive producer, director, Nineveh’s Crossing, LLC & SWC Films “Kenworthy has delivered one of the greatest no-filler books on camera technique I’ve ever seen, pairing motivation and mechanics to achieve maximum visual impact. This isn’t a book of glossary terms, it’s a game- changer.” — Troy DeVolld, author, Reality TV: An Insider’s Guide to TV’s Hottest Market “Master Shots, Volume 2, tells you how to achieve powerful dialogue scenes. Each explanation is clearly and simply illustrated by stills from popular movies. Computer-generated illustrations accompany each scene to show exactly where to place the camera. Master Shots, Volume 2 is brilliant. A must-have companion to the first Master Shots.” — Tony Levelle, author, Digital Video Secrets “Any director should read this book to get a feel of the scope of potential in shooting dialogue. And if you can convince your actors to read it as well, finally everyone will be on the same page on set.” — Erin Corrado, onemoviefivereviews.com “This encyclopedia of 100 industry-standard master shots tells you how to best communicate any storytelling idea — through framing, positioning, and dynamic movement. And it doesn’t just tell you how, but why. After reading this book you’ll never neglect the importance of that living and breathing, yet invisible actor in every scene: the camera.” — Carl King, author, So, You’re a Creative Genius... Now What? Published by Michael Wiese Productions 12400 Ventura Blvd. #1111 Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 379-8799, (818) 986-3408 (FAX)
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