Shoot Like Scorsese: The Visual Secrets of Shock, Elegance, and Extreme Character

by Christopher Kenworthy

Overview

Martin Scorsese directs films that range from the subtlest studies of relationships to violent gangster movies, with characters who are driven to the extremes of their personality. This book looks at Scorsese’s key techniques, showing how he uses space, framing, and a strong sense of direction, to en-sure that your films are brimming with tension, shock, and emotion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615932320
Publisher:	Wiese, Michael Productions
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Christopher Kenworthy worked as a writer, director, and producer for fourteen years. He directed a feature film, along with many music videos and commercial projects. Currently he is focused on writ-ing. Christopher is the author of the best-selling Master Shots Vol. 1, Master Shots Vol. 2, and Master Shots Vol. 3: The Director’s Vision. He is also the author of two novels and many short stories. Born in England, he currently lives in Australia with two daughters and the actor Molly Kerr.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction How To Use This Book Chapter 1 The Moment of Change: Taxi Driver Chapter 2 Frantic Action: The Wolf of Wall Street Chapter 3 Tense Confrontation: The Wolf of Wall Street Chapter 4 Contrasting Motion: Raging Bull Chapter 5 The Dynamics of Power: The Aviator Chapter 6 Layers of Depth: The Aviator Chapter 7 Sudden Action: The Departed Chapter 8 Revealing The Villain: The Departed Chapter 9 Barriers: Hugo Chapter 10 Making Connections: The Age of Innocence Conclusion About the Author