Next Starting Date: April
The Fundamentals of Directing: Pre-Production, Production, & Post-Production
Taught by Clay Liford
In this exclusive Stage 32 class, you’ll learn the fundamental pillars of directing and techniques you need to do the job at a professional level. This includes how to analyze the script and bring in your unique vision, how to build your cast and crew, what technical elements from lensing to lighting you need to know, how to use pre-production for a successful production and, ultimately, your role in the editor’s room. You’ll cover how to collaborate with your cinematographer to define your style, how best work with your actors, and how to strengthen your visual awareness, all while participating in readings, exercises, screenings, and other assignments to sharpen your skills.
Your Stage 32 educator for this class is award-winning director Clay Liford. Clay has made over 25 feature films that have garnered numerous accolades and screened at The Sundance Film Festival, South by Southwest, and more. Clay is a graduate of the prestigious University of Texas film program and now teaches all aspects of film production at his alma mater.
Clay is also sharing with you these exclusive handouts:
- Example diagrams
- Director “cheat sheets” for acting and lensing
- Phrasing for communicating with actors and crew
- And more
By the end of the four intensive sessions with Clay, you will have developed the ability and self-confidence to communicate your vision and translate it from the page to the screen as a director.
— 30% Off for DGSA Members —
For more information, please contact us:
certificationprogram@dgosa.org.za
