{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-directing-working-with-actors-and-the-camera","title":"Fundamentals of Directing: Working with Actors and the Camera","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal; font-size: 14pt;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA director has a huge list of responsibilities, but there are two main areas a director has to ultimately express their vision: the actors and the camera. It’s through these outlets—and largely \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e through these outlets—that the director can communicate what they ultimately want on the screen. For these reasons, it’s absolutely critical that the director has a great working relationship with both the actors and the camera department. Otherwise, in addition to having a harder time on set, your vision will be lost. Nurturing a productive and collaborative relationship with these members of your team is not always easy and requires a great deal of planning, communication and trust. Understanding this process and how to build on it starting at the pre-production phase and continuing through the end of production will make all the difference and allow you to create a product you can be proud of.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\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);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this four session class, Heath will walk you through strategies and approaches to form great relationships with your cast and camera department and get the most out of their work for your projects. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe four week course is divided into two parts, the first focusing on \u003cstrong\u003eworking with actors\u003c\/strong\u003e, both in \u003cstrong\u003erehearsal\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eduring production\u003c\/strong\u003e. The second part of the course will focus on \u003cstrong\u003ecamera and the director’s relationship with the Director of Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, again focusing on both the\u003cstrong\u003e pre-production\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprincipal photography phases of production\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you’re directing TV, film, or new media, screwball comedy, nail-biting suspense, or hard-hitting drama, \u003cem\u003ethis course will help you deepen your relationship with your cast, sharpen your ability to communicate your vision, and establish a fruitful working relationship with your Director of Photography.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd in addition to class sessions, you will receive handouts, essays, and video links covering the following topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe collaborative relationship between actor and director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAn overview of the main acting techniques employed by most actors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eRehearsal and staging techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eColor Theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCompositional Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eLighting style and techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCamera movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO EXPECT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThis class is designed for beginner and intermediate students looking to learn the ins and outs of directing a film or television show. This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed class with significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThis class will consist of four sessions, each roughly two hours in duration and spaced one week apart from one another. In addition to the presentation-style lessons, you will have the opportunity to ask him questions during each session and keep in touch with him via email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePlus, to stay motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTo see the full class schedule, see below under \"What You Will Learn\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePraise for Heath's Previous Stage 32 Directing Class\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: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eSometimes 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Angela R. \u003c\/span\u003e\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: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Angel M.\u003c\/span\u003e\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: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e was extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He had a perfect combination of facts and passion. He invested a lot of energy into, not only, teaching the class, but he also went above and beyond to inspire the class. Very grateful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Rainy K.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eI found this course so relevant. The content and the presentation were amazing. I especially liked that Heath gave us the ability to look for the big ideas when directing not taking just one or two nuggets. 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