{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-directing-from-visualization-to-post-production-4-part-class-august-2025","title":"Fundamentals of Directing: From Visualization to Post-Production – 4 Part Class (August 2025)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_66a8f39990c6a.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #31ece3; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(49, 236, 227); color: rgb(218, 62, 85);\"\u003e1 Spot Remains! \u003c\/span\u003e4-Part Private, Interactive Zoom Class - 100% Satisfaction Rating!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eLearn from an accomplished director who's worked for Hulu, FX, Comedy Central, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eIncludes downloadable handouts packed with information on shot lists and camera levels, pre-production guides, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho doesn’t want to be a director? It’s the dream job of many, and it’s easy to see why. As director you get to helm a project, command a creative army, and bring your vision to life. Yet directing is by no means an easy job; it goes way beyond just sitting in a canvas chair and yelling “action!” Whether you’re directing a big budget blockbuster, an episode of TV, or your first micro-budget independent feature, you can’t go into it blind. Being an effective director requires preparation, strategy, discipline, and an overall understanding of your responsibilities and how best to perform them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePerhaps the biggest challenge of being an effective director is the need to understand and master every step of a project’s journey. This includes developing a visual style\/point of view, collaboration, text analysis, pre-production planning, working with actors, camera and actor blocking, and overseeing the post-production process. No element here is less important than the next, and if you want your project to be successful, it’s up to you as the director to make sure you can navigate each step as well as the last. While there is no one “right” way to direct a film or episode of television, there are a number of techniques and skills that make for a smoother, more creatively fulfilling process. With the right techniques and the right guidance, finding success as a director is not only possible, but entirely within your grasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeath Cullens is an accomplished director best known for directing IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, GREAT MINDS WITH DAN HARMON, and FX’s YOU’RE THE WORST.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heath’s other notable credits include \u003cstrong\u003eIDIOTSITTER\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eComedy Central\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDEADBEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eHulu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBLACK JESUS\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Swim\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to directing, Heath also produced the \u003cstrong\u003eLionsgate\u003c\/strong\u003e feature \u003cstrong\u003eARMED RESPONSE\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring \u003cstrong\u003eCary Elwes, Ethan Embry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e Alan Arki\u003c\/strong\u003en. A recipient of a \u003cstrong\u003eDrama League Directing Fellowshi\u003c\/strong\u003ep and a member of the \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Center Theater Directors Lab\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHeath is well-versed at every step of directing and will now share what he knows exclusively with Stage 32.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this four session class, Heath will walk you through every step of directing a film or television episode, and delve into the skills and techniques you need to know to successfully helm your own project.\u003c\/strong\u003e In session one, he will go over the overall role of the director, how to \u003cstrong\u003edevelop your own visual style and point of view\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebasic terminology\u003c\/strong\u003e and how to be an effective collaborator. In session 2, Heath will teach you \u003cstrong\u003epre-production\u003c\/strong\u003e, including\u003cstrong\u003e text analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebuilding a shot list\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecamera basics\u003c\/strong\u003e, and how to effectively schedule. Session 3 will focus on production, including \u003cstrong\u003eworking with actors\u003c\/strong\u003e, making your day, \u003cstrong\u003eknowing when you “got the shot”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to manage your crew\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finally, Heath will spend the last session going over \u003cstrong\u003epost-production\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003eworking with the editor\u003c\/strong\u003e and and \u003cstrong\u003edealing with notes from producers, investors and the editor.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eYou’ll leave this class with a clear idea of how to tackle every step of a director must take and the confidence to bring these skills with you to your own project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus! Heath will provide you with a series of exclusive and helpful handouts to take with you and use when directing your next project. Downloads include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCamera Level \u0026amp; Shot Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eShot lists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eGround plans – hand drawings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePre-production guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMood board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCamera Bible \u0026amp; Camera techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis interactive Stage 32 class is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR HEATH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sometimes one signs up for a class not really knowing what to expect. This class I could never have anticipated! \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e went above and beyond any expectations I might have harbored. This was one of the best classes I have ever taken on Stage 32 or any other platform. I walked away with so much information, confidence and respect for the role of the director. My heartfelt thanks to \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath.\" -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Angela R.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This was a phenomenal class. Thank you for providing a class of this caliber. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e was informative and engaging.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Angel M.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\"Heath\u003c\/span\u003e was extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He had a perfect combination of facts and passion. 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