Introduction to Film Direction
We got to the set: tips, experiences and materials
A course by César Pesquera , Director and Visual Artist
About the video: We got to the set: tips, experiences and materials
Overview
“Next, I will explain how to start a shoot on the right foot, what would be my basic tips and that you should not feel limited by the technical material you have. I will tell you what I have been incorporating into my working method over the years.”
In this video lesson César Pesquera addresses the topic: We got to the set: tips, experiences and materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Film Direction. Learn how to translate your vision into audiovisuals for the big screen and direct your own scenes.
Partial transcription of the video
“We got to the set: tips, experiences and materials I'll show you how to start a shoot on the right foot, what are my basic tips and how you shouldn't feel limited by technical issues. These are some tips fruit of what has been learned over the years. It is not something that I have been taught, but something that intuitively has been incorporated into my work. Arrive at the shoot with everything clear and defined for you and your team. Explore within the margins that you have set for yourself. A shoot can get out of control and many things can happen. It is important to wear it well tied. O...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Film Direction
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Areas
Film, Film, Video & TV, Lighting Design
César Pesquera
A course by César Pesquera
César Pesquera lives to tell exciting stories with a solid conceptual framework and room for visual experimentation. As a visual artist and director, he currently dedicates himself to filmmaking, directing music videos, developing advertising campaigns, and writing.
In his most recent personal projects Tramuntana and Santa Ana, he explores the crossover between visual experimentation and documentary. Both pieces were selected at festivals such as Cíclope, SXSW, Sitges, Cannes, Slamdance, and BFI London Film Festival, among others. In addition, his work has been recognized with several Laus awards, a Gold at ADC*E, and second prize at YDA Cannes. In 2018, Santa Ana received an Honorable Mention for Best Documentary at Salute Your Shorts festival in Los Angeles.
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