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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ

BOOK 1 (In the Beginning)

In the Beginning

Mission Statement 

What Do I Mean by “Mastering the Art and Craft of Directing?”

Peter D. Marshall - Biography

Peter D. Marshall
Film and Television Credits

BOOK 1 (Introduction)

There Are No Rules in Filmmaking

DOWNSIDE of the Creative Business

POSITIVE Side of Working in a Creative Business

Business and Politics of Filmmaking

To Master Any Craft, You Must Make Sacrifices

My 3-Step Film Directing Mantra

My 10 Commandments of Filmmaking

BOOK 1 (Chapter 1) The Director’s Creative Process

The Four Steps of Creativity

10-Step Overview of the Creative Process

How to Work and Survive “In the Business”

Directors and Their Insecurities

20 Common Insecurities that Directors May Experience

GROWTH Mindset vs FIXED Mindset

The Film Director’s Creative Mindset

Shifting Your Mindset

How to Apply Creative Mindset to Filmmaking

Creative Critical Thinking for Filmmakers

10 Essential Steps of Critical Thinking for Filmmakers

The 3 “R’s” of Filmmaking

The Power of “The Reveal!”

Movie Examples of the "Slow Reveal" Technique

My “7-Step" Film Directing Formula

STEP 1: The Study of Human Nature and Human Behavior

STEP 2: Story, Story, Story

STEP 3: Performance

STEP 4: The Psychology Of The Camera

STEP 5: Basic Blocking/Staging Techniques

STEP 6: The Principles Of Montage

STEP 7: Cinematics

The Significance of the Number 7

You Need to Know What is Expected of YOU

My Advice for Filmmakers (Young and Old)

To Follow Your Art and Your Passion...  

BOOK 2 (Chapter 2) The Role of the Director

Making a Movie - 12 Quotes From Famous Directors

My Definition of Making a Movie

Primary Duties of a Director

Official Description: Director’s Guild of Canada (DGC)

The Director’s “10” Main Tasks on Any Film

Overview of a Film Director’s Responsibilities

A. Pre-Production

B. Production

C. Post-Production

Directing a Film: What is Expected?

How Do You Become a Film Director?

The “Five” Categories of Directors

Types of “Specialist” Directors

28 Types of “Specialist” Directors

50 Tips on How to Work and Survive in the "Business"

Filmmaking is a Team Sport

Teamwork-Teamwork-Teamwork

BOOK 2 (Chapter 3) Director Personal and Working Tools

50 PERSONAL Tools of the Director

25 WORKING Tools of the Director

“The Working Film Director”

List of Creative & Logistical Filmmaking Elements

BOOK 3 (Chapter 4) The 8 Stages of Making a Film

Overview

1 - Development 

2 - Financing

3 - Pre-Production

4 - Production

5 - Post-Production

6 - Marketing

7 - Distribution

8 - Exhibition

BOOK 3 (Chapter 5) Differences Between TV & Feature Films

How to Work and Survive in this Business

Feature Films are a Director's Medium

Television is a Producer's Medium

What it's Like to be a Television Director?

Quotes from 5 Top Television Directors

The Director's "Top 3” Creative Team

Working with Your Crew

Tips from 3 Directors on 
Working With a Film Crew

BOOK 3 (Chapter 6) Network TV vs Digital Streaming Services

The Importance of Streaming Services for Filmmakers

Directing a TV Network Series and Streaming Series 

Network TV Shows vs Digital Streaming Service Series 

BOOK 4 (Chapter 7) The Director’s Pre-Production Activities

The “Reductionism Breakdown System”

Things You Don’t Know + Research = Things You Know

Pre-Production is a “Process of Discovery” 

Pre-Production Activities (Before the Cast Arrive)

Pre-Production Activities (After the Cast Arrive)

How 5 Directors Create Routines During PreProduction

BOOK 4 (Chapter 8) The Director as Storyteller

Audience Suspension of Disbelief

Directors/Actors Also Need a “Suspension of Disbelief”

The Director and the Story

What Makes a Good (Film) Story?

40 Factors that Contribute to a Good Movie Story

30 Basic Story Functions

Understanding Story Structure

Why Directors Need to Understand Story Structure

The Classic Three-Act Structure

A Simple 3-Act Plot Breakdown

The 12-Step Story Premise (The Hero's Journey)

The Five-Act Structure Template

Why I Prefer the 5-Act Structure

The “Story World” of a Movie

Mastering the Art and Craft of Directing Online Masterclass

<div class="simple-box-wrapper"><div class="simple-box"><div class="column" flex-size="undefined"><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><strong>A Masterclass</strong><s><strong>&nbsp;</strong></s><strong>Series of Film Directing Tips, Tools and</strong></span><br><span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><strong>Trade Secrets For Anyone Sitting in the Director’s Chair</strong></span></h3><h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>Film Directing Coach</strong></h3><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Peter D. Marshall has worked (and survived) in the Film and Television Industry for over 50 years&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>- as a Film Director, Television Producer,</strong><br><strong>First Assistant Director and Series Creative Consultant.</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><h3 style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong><u>Mini-Encyclopedia of Directing</u></strong></span></h3><p><br>Please think of this series of filmmaking books as a&nbsp;<span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>"mini-encyclopedia of directing"</strong>&nbsp;</span>where you don't need to read every chapter in order. Each book is designed with a comprehensive chapter and page index, allowing you to easily find the specific topics that interest you the most.&nbsp;<br>Whether you're looking for insights on camera techniques, directing actors or a step-by-step guide to post-production, simply check the chapter and page index of that particular book and go directly to the detailed information you need.&nbsp;<br><br>I believe this flexible educational model will enable you to personalize your learning experience to fit&nbsp;<strong>your current needs and interests,</strong>&nbsp;making this series of filmmaking books a practical resource for both novice and experienced directors.<br><br><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong><u>Repetition:</u></strong></span> As you read through these books you will discover that I have repeated some of the same information several times.&nbsp;<strong><u>This is on purpose.&nbsp;</u></strong>To retain information long-term, we need repeated exposure to it. This repetition not only helps us master complex concepts but also boosts our confidence and deepens our understanding of the subject.</p><p>By consciously incorporating some repetition into these books, I believe it will increase your learning by ensuring that the information you read is not only absorbed but also retained and readily accessible when you need it.</p></div></div></div>