" Insider author gives no-nonsense advice Required reading for film students, educators, anyone interested in film From script analysis to post production, here is the all-inclusive guide to directing for film and television. Written by noted director-producer Myrl Schreibman, The Film Director Preparesoffers practical insights on filmmaking, using real-life examples directors won' t learn in school. With topics including working with actors, using the camera to tell a story, setting mood, staging, maintaining performance levels, covering shots, and directing for different mediums, The Film Director Prepareswill leave new directors truly prepared for their careers."