Chicken scratches vs. Detailed Storyboards

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	• Film Directing: Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (Michael Wiese Productions) Steven Katz Michael Wiese Productions, 1991 - 325 pages average customer review:based on 38 reviews view larger image
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Chicken scratches vs. Detailed Storyboards

I have used this book numerous times for my teachings in which students go through the process of making a short film with certain limitations being imposed. It is part of a process that I call "fast filmmaking". I like the examples that Katz presents, specifically that it is not the quality of the drawing, but how the drawing communicates the director's vision to the rest of the crew. I will usually have a student "explain" their storyboard to the class, and it is amazing how a few chicken scratches can give as much details as a fully detailed storyboard. Kudos to Katz for explaining the creative aspect of directing, and Michael Weise Productions for publishing these types of books.

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great!

its easy to read, lots of info and hints. especially very helpful for camera moves and shooting angels. pictures are great and makes real easy to understand.

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Confusing and too detailed

The problem with this book is it's WAY too confusing and gets into far too much detail for noobs. AND, anyone with some experience is not going to need to re-learn technique. Also, I don't like the author's terminology and ad infinitum descriptions of (seemingly) EVERY possible blocking scheme in the universe.

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International best-seller filled with visual techniques for filmmakers and screenwriters.

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