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Calling the Shots

StudioBinder via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to analyze and understand iconic movie scenes to improve your directing skills. This course covers directing techniques used in famous scenes from movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Joker," "The Graduate," "American Psycho," and "Pulp Fiction." The course aims to teach students how to create tension, subtext, and masterful climaxes in their own directing work. This course is suitable for aspiring filmmakers, film students, and anyone interested in the art of directing.

Syllabus

“2001: A Space Odyssey” Opening Scene — How Stanley Kubrick Directed the Iconic “Dawn of Man" Intro.
Joker Murray Scene Breakdown — Tension and Release in a Mind-Blowing Climax.
The Graduate Ending Explained — A Masterclass in Directing a Movie [Directing Techniques].
American Psycho Business Card Scene — What it Means [Directing Breakdown].
The Pulp Fiction Dance Scene — A Masterclass in Tarantino Directing Subtext and Tension.

Taught by

StudioBinder

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