Directing the Actor for the Camera

Catalog description

Advisory: Completion of FTV 101 and FTV 121. Students are introduced to the fundamental techniques of directing for film and video. Various methods and techniques of working with actors are examined along with blocking and staging scenes. Topics include script analysis, formulating a creative vision for the scene, mise-en-scene, directing actors for camera, basic camera coverage strategies, camera movement motivation and composition, and working with a crew. Students will apply various techniques and theories to in-class scene work. (CSU, AVC)