Move over, movies: the freshest storytelling today is on television, where the multi-episodic format is used for rich character development and innovative story arcs. Directors Tell the Story, Second Edition offers rare insight and advice straight from two A-list television directors whose credits includeNCIS, NCIS New Orleans, Nashville, Criminal Mindsand many more. Here, in one volume, learn everything you need to know to become an excellent director, not merely a good one. Covering everything through prep, shoot, and post, the authors offer practical instruction on how to craft a creative vision, translate a script into a visual story, establish and maintain the look and feel of a television show or film, lead the cast and crew, keep a complex operation running on time and on budget, and effectively oversee editing and post-production. Directors Tell the Story provides behind-the-scenes access to the secrets of successful directors, as well as exercises that use original scripted material. This newly updated edition features:All-new "From the Experts" sections with insider info known only to working professionalsProfiles of top film and TV luminaries with advice and tipsAdditional "How I Got My First Job" stories from directors currently in the trenchesUseful instruction to help you put directing techniques into practiceA companion website featuring directing tutorials and video interviews with the authorsBethany Rooney has directed over two hundred episodes of prime-time network shows, includingNCIS, The Originals, Nashville, NCIS New Orleans, andCriminal Minds. Sheteaches the Warner Brothers Directing Workshop and serves on numerous committees at the Directors Guild of America. Mary Lou Belli is a two-time Emmy Award winning producer, writer, and director as well as the author of two books. She directedNCIS New Orleans, Monk, Hart of Dixie, The Game, Girlfriends, andThe Wizards of Waverly Place. She teaches directing at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. | Directors Tell The Story by Bethany Rooney, Paperback | Indigo Chapters