Shooting the Scene: The Art and Craft of Coverage for Directors and Filmmakers

Navigating the necessary skills for shooting fiction film or TV is a challenge for any filmmaker. This book demystifies the art and craft of “coverage”—explaining where to put the camera to shoot any kind of scene.

Author Mark Rosman takes readers step by step through the basics such as scene analysis, blocking actors, composition, shot listing, storyboarding, and screen direction to the more advanced, including how to shoot fights, car chases, and visual effects scenes. Rosman draws on his ...