Camera Direction and Action Sequences

[Rumour]

I have been told that giving camera direction in a script is not a good thing, that the director/cinematographer should be making these decisions. In what situations would some direction be appropriate?

On another note I am having trouble writing action sequences. I have some really good ideas, but am not sure how much detail I am supposed to use. Should I describe every gunshot and the crazed look on the shooter's face? Maybe someone could post some of there work to help me out?

 

[CCF]

Some writers write action differently depending on their style. Some write out every punch and detail while others might write "they fight". Keep in mind that about 1 page is 1 minute of screen time so if you have a set time you want your action sequence to be you might want to write that many pages, however much (or little) detail that needs.

I usually write some camera stuff in my scripts because a) they're key moments and b) I'm directing so it's usually a reminder to me. If you're writing for someone else to direct you should leave out stuff like that though and give them full creative reign.