<P>This comprehensive manual has inspired tens of thousands of readers worldwide to realize their artistic vision and produce well-constructed films. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career. </P><I><P>Directing </I>covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film. The core of the book is the human, psychological, and technical knowledge that every director needs, the enduring elements of the craft that remain vital.</P><I><P>Directing </I>also provides an unusually clear view of the artistic process, particularly in working with actors and principle crew to achieve personally expressive storytelling and professionalism on any budget. </P><I><P>Directing</I> explores in detailed and applicable terms how to engage with the conceptual and authorial sides of filmmaking. Its eminently practical tools and exercises show how to: discover your artistic identity; develop credible and compelling stories with your cast and crew; and become a storyteller with a distinctive voice and style. </P><P>The companion website includes teaching notes, dozens of practical hands-on projects and film study activities to help you master technical and conceptual skills, film analysis questionnaires, and all the essential production forms and logs.</P><P>New to the fifth edition</P><P></P><UL><P></P></UL><P>* Virtually every chapter has been revised, updated, and re-organized for a streamlined and integrated approach. </P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* Expanded sections on the basics of drama, including thorough analyses of recent films</P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* Discussions of the director’s approach to script analysis and development</P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* New discussion exploring the elements of naturalistic and stylistic aesthetic approaches.</P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* New discussion on the narrative power of lighting and the lens - including many recent film examples for shot size, perspective, focus and exposure</P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* Greater emphasis on the implications of composition, mise-en-scène, continuity shooting and editing, long take shooting, point-of-view sequences, and camera handling </P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* Expanded discussion of collaboration between the director and principle creative crew </P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* Updated coverage of workflow and comparative advantages to digital or film acquisition</P><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><P>* New section on film production safety, set protocol and etiquette</P>