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Episode 37: Seven Tips For Blocking Scenes In Television
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On this special craft episode, Pete highlights the importance of “blocking” when shooting scenes for television. Pete talks in depth about understanding which character has the most important entrance, identifying which angle provides the most meaningful coverage for the characters, how blocking can help communicate the subtext of a scene, doing your research on a show’s “typical” style, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:30) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:30- 00:05:35) — What Separates A “Good” Director From A “Great” Director?
(00:05:35- 00:08:45) — Knowing What Projects To Pursue
(00:08:45- 00:10:15) — Directing A TV Show vs Film
(00:10:15- 00:12:20) — Prep, Prep, Prep
(00:12:20- 00:16:20) — Utilizing Your Agents/Managers When Starting Out
(00:16:20- 00:17:45) — “Blocking” Definition…
(00:17:45- 00:19:25) — Which Direction Provides The Most Depth For Master Shot?
(00:19:25- 00:21:30) — Which Character Has The Most Important Entrance?
(00:21:30- 00:23:00) — Which Angle Provides The Most Coverage For The Characters?
(00:23:00- 00:29:30) — What Blocking Helps Communicate The Subtext Of A Scene?
(00:29:30- 00:30:30) — “Transitions: A Director's Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:30:30- 00:31:45) — Blocking With The Least Amount Of Camera Angles
(00:31:45- 00:34:45) — How Does The Show Tend To Shoot Scenes Like This?
(00:34:45- 00:35:45) — How Important Is This Scene To The Episode?
(00:35:45- 00:37:50) — The 7 Questions To Consider When Blocking An Episode
(00:37:50- 00:37:00) — Pete’s Outro
*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1
*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/
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SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:30) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:30- 00:05:35) — What Separates A “Good” Director From A “Great” Director?
(00:05:35- 00:08:45) — Knowing What Projects To Pursue
(00:08:45- 00:10:15) — Directing A TV Show vs Film
(00:10:15- 00:12:20) — Prep, Prep, Prep
(00:12:20- 00:16:20) — Utilizing Your Agents/Managers When Starting Out
(00:16:20- 00:17:45) — “Blocking” Definition…
(00:17:45- 00:19:25) — Which Direction Provides The Most Depth For Master Shot?
(00:19:25- 00:21:30) — Which Character Has The Most Important Entrance?
(00:21:30- 00:23:00) — Which Angle Provides The Most Coverage For The Characters?
(00:23:00- 00:29:30) — What Blocking Helps Communicate The Subtext Of A Scene?
(00:29:30- 00:30:30) — “Transitions: A Director's Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:30:30- 00:31:45) — Blocking With The Least Amount Of Camera Angles
(00:31:45- 00:34:45) — How Does The Show Tend To Shoot Scenes Like This?
(00:34:45- 00:35:45) — How Important Is This Scene To The Episode?
(00:35:45- 00:37:50) — The 7 Questions To Consider When Blocking An Episode
(00:37:50- 00:37:00) — Pete’s Outro
*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1
*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/
81 episodes
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Manage episode 322880785 series 2916489
Content provided by Pete Chatmon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Pete Chatmon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
On this special craft episode, Pete highlights the importance of “blocking” when shooting scenes for television. Pete talks in depth about understanding which character has the most important entrance, identifying which angle provides the most meaningful coverage for the characters, how blocking can help communicate the subtext of a scene, doing your research on a show’s “typical” style, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:30) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:30- 00:05:35) — What Separates A “Good” Director From A “Great” Director?
(00:05:35- 00:08:45) — Knowing What Projects To Pursue
(00:08:45- 00:10:15) — Directing A TV Show vs Film
(00:10:15- 00:12:20) — Prep, Prep, Prep
(00:12:20- 00:16:20) — Utilizing Your Agents/Managers When Starting Out
(00:16:20- 00:17:45) — “Blocking” Definition…
(00:17:45- 00:19:25) — Which Direction Provides The Most Depth For Master Shot?
(00:19:25- 00:21:30) — Which Character Has The Most Important Entrance?
(00:21:30- 00:23:00) — Which Angle Provides The Most Coverage For The Characters?
(00:23:00- 00:29:30) — What Blocking Helps Communicate The Subtext Of A Scene?
(00:29:30- 00:30:30) — “Transitions: A Director's Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:30:30- 00:31:45) — Blocking With The Least Amount Of Camera Angles
(00:31:45- 00:34:45) — How Does The Show Tend To Shoot Scenes Like This?
(00:34:45- 00:35:45) — How Important Is This Scene To The Episode?
(00:35:45- 00:37:50) — The 7 Questions To Consider When Blocking An Episode
(00:37:50- 00:37:00) — Pete’s Outro
*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1
*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/
…
continue reading
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:30) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:30- 00:05:35) — What Separates A “Good” Director From A “Great” Director?
(00:05:35- 00:08:45) — Knowing What Projects To Pursue
(00:08:45- 00:10:15) — Directing A TV Show vs Film
(00:10:15- 00:12:20) — Prep, Prep, Prep
(00:12:20- 00:16:20) — Utilizing Your Agents/Managers When Starting Out
(00:16:20- 00:17:45) — “Blocking” Definition…
(00:17:45- 00:19:25) — Which Direction Provides The Most Depth For Master Shot?
(00:19:25- 00:21:30) — Which Character Has The Most Important Entrance?
(00:21:30- 00:23:00) — Which Angle Provides The Most Coverage For The Characters?
(00:23:00- 00:29:30) — What Blocking Helps Communicate The Subtext Of A Scene?
(00:29:30- 00:30:30) — “Transitions: A Director's Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:30:30- 00:31:45) — Blocking With The Least Amount Of Camera Angles
(00:31:45- 00:34:45) — How Does The Show Tend To Shoot Scenes Like This?
(00:34:45- 00:35:45) — How Important Is This Scene To The Episode?
(00:35:45- 00:37:50) — The 7 Questions To Consider When Blocking An Episode
(00:37:50- 00:37:00) — Pete’s Outro
*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1
*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/
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