This course covers a wide range of topics related to directing in the film industry. Students will learn about various directing techniques and styles used by renowned directors such as Zack Snyder, Quentin Tarantino, and Martin Scorsese. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and apply different directing methods to create compelling and engaging cinematic experiences. The course is suitable for aspiring filmmakers, film students, and anyone interested in the art of directing.
Overview
Syllabus
300 First Battle Scene — Explaining Zack Snyder's Crazy Horse Shot, Morph Zooms, and Speed Ramps.
Heat Shootout Scene vs. The Matrix Lobby Shootout — Directing Breakdown.
The Training Montage Explained — Creed 2 Training Scene vs. Kill Bill's Pai Mei Training.
The Interrogation Scene — How Tarantino, Fincher and Nolan Direct Power Dynamics.
Dune Breakdown — Denis Villeneuve Explains His Approach to Directing.
500 Days of Summer Expectations vs Reality — Directing the Same Scene in Two Ways.
You Talking To Me? — How Scorsese Directed De Niro in the Iconic Taxi Driver Scene.
James Bond & the Casino Royale Poker Scene — How to Turn a Simple Card Game into Gripping Cinema.
Pixar Storytelling — How the WALL-E Opening Scene Tells a Story Without Words.
Road to Perdition — How Sam Mendes Tells a Complete Story in ONE Shot.
Midsommar Analysis: The Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight.
The Dinner Scene — How to Direct Dinner & Dialogue [Director's Playbook].
Jurassic Park & the Spielberg Oner — How to Direct a Long Take like Steven Spielberg.
Parasite Analysis — Bong Joon Ho's Mastery of Genre and Tone.
Jojo Rabbit – How to Direct a Gut-Punch [Director's Playbook].
The Irishman — How Scorsese Opens an Epic [Director's Playbook].
Arrival — How Villeneuve Balances Fear and Intrigue [Director's Playbook].
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — How Tarantino Directs Suspense [Director's Playbook].
There Will Be Blood — How PT Anderson Directs Dominance and Disgrace.
The Godfather — How to Direct Power (Director’s Playbook).
The Wolf of Wall Street Film Blocking Techniques | Director's Playbook.
How Kubrick, Spielberg, and Inarritu Stage their Scenes.
Inglourious Basterds — How Tarantino Keeps You Hooked.
Star Wars Lightsaber Staging — Camera Movement in 'The Last Jedi' Battle [Director's Playbook].
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