Film Blocking Tutorial — Filmmaking Techniques for Directors: Ep3

In today's video, we'll cover key film blocking techniques that master directors use to create memorable scenes. Grab the FREE film blocking worksheet to stage scenes better: bit.ly/2A8cEIq

We’ll learn about directing actors and the basics of film blocking.

Does the idea of watching two people having a conversation sound exciting? Probably not. You probably wouldn’t pay money to see that. And yet you do every time you go to the movies.

How have so many filmmakers managed to make those conversations exciting?

Well, one big way is with film blocking. Film blocking is the “precise staging of actors in a performance”. In terms of cinema, it’s where you place your actors in the frame.

It’s more than who stands where. Film blocking conveys the mood and tone you convey with what happens in the frame. We’ll use film blocking and mis-en-scene to bolster your knowledge so you can take everything you learn on set.

We’ll incorporate Film Theory, Film Criticism, and practical reasoning to show you how to get the most out of your efforts.

In this video you’ll learn about Space, Shapes, and Lines in film blocking. By considering these components, you’ll be able to block a scene between any subjects in a visually dynamic way that is loaded with subtext.

So start watching and learn more about film blocking today!

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The films in our video:

Baby Driver
Inglourious Basterds
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
We're the Millers
Manhattan
Get Out
Whiplash
The Wolf of Wall Street
Fight Club
The Social network
The Neon demon
Birdman
La la land
Citizen Kane
Ex Machina
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Sin City
Oblivion
2001 - Space Oddesy
Kill Bill
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Guardians of the Galaxy
Sin City
Godfather Part 2
Seven
American Psycho
Drive
Enemy
Inglourious Basterds

The music::

"Aspire" by Pryces: bit.ly/2wbQyj6
"The Seventh One" by Kevin Graham: bit.ly/2w7pQIt

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