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Best Book on Film Directing, “The Visual Story” By Bruce Block

February 10th, 2009 Posted in Film School

Once students have mastered the basics of directing films, they often turn their attention to visual style. The problem is, visual style is such a broad topic. Where should one start in devising a “look” that’s specific and, more importantly, supportive of their story. The best book I’ve ever read on the subject is Bruce Block’s, “The Visual Story.” Bruce breaks the image into 8 categories common to all images, and instructs the reader on how to match visual intensity with dramatic intensity. I highly recommend it.

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By Claude Kerven, Chair of The New York Film Academy Filmmaking Program

  1. 5 Responses to “Best Book on Film Directing, “The Visual Story” By Bruce Block”

  2. By Tanui Paul on Mar 3, 2009

    Hello,
    i just want to ask a question although i do kno it’s necessary.i want to learn how to be a good director, i manage a lil film industry call Acy in Africa and i’m just 24years old and people here take me so low cuz i’m smaller than them so what can i do.If you want mew to attend online classes then just let me know,Thanks.

  3. By Tanui Paul on Mar 3, 2009

    How can i be a good director?

  4. By Tanui Paul on Mar 3, 2009

    What things do i need to become a good director?

  5. By Seth Gaeb on Mar 8, 2009

    Please provide me with hulpful information regard to filmmaking and directing.

  6. By biswa ranjan pradhan on Mar 19, 2009

    i know i’ll be a great director, but don’t know how? plz help me.

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