The Art of Cinematic Storytelling

To dramatize a story using moving images, a director must have a full understanding of the meaning and emotional effect of all the various types of shots and cuts that are available to advance the story. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a storyboard artist who has worked with over 200 directors and cinematographers on television series and movies, author Kelly Gordon Brine provides a practical and accessible introduction to the design of shots, cuts, andtransitions for film, television, animation, video, and game design.With hundreds of illustrations and diagrams, concise explanations of essential storytelling concepts, and vividexamples, The Art of Cinematic Storytelling demystifies the visual design choices that are fundamental to directing and editing. The author delves deeply into the techniques that visual storytellers use to captivate their audience, including blocking, camera positioning, transitions, and planning shots with continuity editing in mind. Practical advice on how to clarify time, space, and motion in many common situations DL such as dialogue, pursuits, and driving sequences DL makes thisbook an invaluable guide for all aspiring filmmakers.

“"I've benefited from the author's storyboarding expertise to help me previsualize the shots and cuts on dozens of complex projects. His book shows how directing, cinematography, and editing work together to present the narrative visually. His insights about visual storytelling are like a creative force multiplier and will help aspiring filmmakers achieve their very best." -- Stephen D Surjik, television and film director whose many credits include The Witcher, Umbrella Academy, Lost in Space, See, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage. "Mind-blowing visual effects, dangerous stunts, and exhilarating action used to be the sole domain of big-budget film. But with 'peak TV' came the same expectations for the small screen. With less time and less money, the only way for directors and producers to deliver is to storyboard like a pro. The author's easy-to-follow techniques on how to break the most complex scenes into essential shots has been my secret weapon for cinematic television." -- Chris Fisher, Producer/Director of Warehouse 13, Person of Interest, The Magicians, and Strange New Worlds.”

"I've benefited from the author's storyboarding expertise to help me previsualize the shots and cuts on dozens of complex projects. His book shows how directing, cinematography, and editing work together to present the narrative visually. His insights about visual storytelling are like a creative force multiplier and will help aspiring filmmakers achieve their very best." -- Stephen D Surjik, television and film director whose many credits include TheWitcher, Umbrella Academy, Lost in Space, See, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage."Mind-blowing visual effects, dangerous stunts, and exhilarating action used to be the sole domain of big-budget film. But with 'peak TV' came the same expectations for the small screen. With less time and less money, the only way for directors and producers to deliver is to storyboard like a pro. The author's easy-to-follow techniques on how to break the most complex scenes into essential shots has been my secret weapon for cinematic television." -- ChrisFisher, Producer/Director of Warehouse 13, Person of Interest, The Magicians, and Strange New Worlds.

Kelly Gordon Brine is a storyboard artist. He has worked on dozens of television shows, including The Witcher, Umbrella Academy, Lost in Space, Jessica Jones, and Person of Interest, and has taught drawing as an assistant professor at the University of Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics degree.

To dramatize a story using moving images, a director must have a full understanding of the meaning and emotional effect of all the various types of shots and cuts that are available to advance the story. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a storyboard artist who has worked with over 200 directors and cinematographers on television series and movies, author Kelly Gordon Brine provides a practical and accessible introduction to the design of shots, cuts, andtransitions for film, television, animation, video, and game design.With hundreds of illustrations and diagrams, concise explanations of essential storytelling concepts, and vivid examples, The Art of Cinematic Storytelling demystifies the visual design choices that are fundamental to directing and editing. The author delves deeply into the techniques that visual storytellers use to captivate their audience, including blocking, camera positioning, transitions, and planning shots with continuity editing in mind. Practical advice on how to clarify time,space, and motion in many common situations -- such as dialogue, pursuits, and driving sequences -- makes this book an invaluable guide for all aspiring filmmakers.

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