Aesthetics of Film Production: A Hands-On Guide to Authorial Voice

This book investigates how filmmakers translate a screenplay into a powerful film, guiding the reader through the formal choices a filmmaker makes and emphasizing the importance of active decision-making to foreground the screenplay. It provides tangible footholds to assist filmmakers with the aesthetic decision-making process, empowering them to create films that resonate emotionally and intellectually.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the realm of aesthetic decision-making skills by actively and critically interpreting the screenplay, shedding light on the process by which filmmakers transform a script into a compelling film. Guiding the reader through the intricate formal choices made by filmmakers, this comprehensive volume encompasses every aspect of the filmmaking journey, including directing, acting, cinematography, lighting, production design, sound, and editing. Author Joyce adeptly illustrates how aesthetics can be applied to foster creative thinking and stylistic choices, while simultaneously emphasizing the crucial role of active decision-making in elevating the screenplay to the forefront of the filmmaking process. With a keen focus on crafting films with a distinct visual style from beat to beat, the book offers practical insights and footholds to assist filmmakers in navigating the aesthetic decision-making landscape, empowering them to create films that resonate emotionally and intellectually.

This book is a valuable resource for students of filmmaking and aspiring filmmakers seeking to refine their instincts and enhance their creative and aesthetic decision-making abilities within the filmmaking process. Furthermore, additional online screenplay samples showcase the diverse ways in which a single story can be told, highlighting different narrative perspectives and emphases. By exploring the interplay between aesthetics and decision-making, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful guide for those passionate about bringing stories to life on the big screen.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367638337