CarlMalone
New member
Hi
I'm a 26 year old guy with absolutely no experience in directing . I always thought I'd be a screenwriter and directing has always seemed like a huge hurdle. But the reason why I want to get into directing is because as a writer you seem to have very little control over your film.
My question is can I learn directing with out a school? Just a cam, editing software and a love for movies? I want to start learning, but at this stage the prospect of directing actors is a bit too intimidating.
How can I best learn camera control, editing and essential directing skills before moving on to directing actors. Is it possible to have a plot without actors? :S
Is there a book I should read to get better acquainted with the terminology and techniques of directing? Remember I have no experience at all, I've barely held a camera lol
It would be great to learn directing, to shoot and write scripts for what I want to shoot, this way I learn both trades at the same time!
Thanks!
I'm a 26 year old guy with absolutely no experience in directing . I always thought I'd be a screenwriter and directing has always seemed like a huge hurdle. But the reason why I want to get into directing is because as a writer you seem to have very little control over your film.
My question is can I learn directing with out a school? Just a cam, editing software and a love for movies? I want to start learning, but at this stage the prospect of directing actors is a bit too intimidating.
How can I best learn camera control, editing and essential directing skills before moving on to directing actors. Is it possible to have a plot without actors? :S
Is there a book I should read to get better acquainted with the terminology and techniques of directing? Remember I have no experience at all, I've barely held a camera lol
It would be great to learn directing, to shoot and write scripts for what I want to shoot, this way I learn both trades at the same time!
Thanks!