MARK W.
TRAVIS
and TRAVIS-JOHNTZ
PRODUCTIONS
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR ALL FILM DIRECTORS
THE DIRECTOR'S
TRACK
PHASE ONE: The Director's
Journey
PHASE TWO: The Director's
Workshop
PHASE THREE: The Director's
Resource Center
"Learn The Fine Art of Directing from
One of Los Angeles' Finest
Directors"
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THE DIRECTOR'S JOURNEY (Phase One)
This intensive
weekend workshop based on Mr. Travis' book of the
same name is essential for filmmakers of all
levels. The Director's Journey is designed to
clarify the complex and often misunderstood process
of directing.
In this 24 hour intensive seminar, Mr. Travis will
take you through the entire directorial process
from script to screen, concept to completion:
- In the 3 days
you will learn …
Script Analysis
and Preparation
- Finding and
defining the director's Point Of View
Recognizing turn points in the story
Identifying character arcs and emotional
graphs
Recognizing the overall objectives, obstacles
and risks
Finding the core of the story
Defining the central paradigm
Working with the
Writer
- Melding the
director's vision with the writer's vision
The rewrite process
The writer as collaborator
Selecting the
Creative Team
- Cinematographer,
Designers, Editors, Composers, Producers,
etc.
Your Collaborative Storytellers as individual
artists who inspire and challenge
Learning the different languages for each
collaborator
The Casting
Process
- Access to
talent
Preparing the actors for the readings
Directing the actor in the audition
Casting name actors
The Rehearsal
Process
- First
rehearsal
Priorities and structure
The Director/Actor relationship
The Actor/Character Meld
The Actor/Character Split
Developing
Characters and Histories
- The importance
of the back story
The character that lives within the
actor
Rehearsal
techniques
- Improvisational
tools
Rehearsal exercises
Emotional triggers
The tool of staging
Director's Prep
for Production
- Communication
with the Creative Team
Pacing, timing, sequencing
Sets, locations, equipment
Shooting schedule
The Production
Process
- The Daily
News
A typical day in production
The Nightly Reconsideration process
The director's focus, the technology vs. the
performance
High speed directing
Maintaining the vision
Bracketing
Dailies
The Visual
Process in Production
- The power of
cameras, lenses and lighting
Telling the story visually
The "Line"
The Deconstruction Process
Coverage
The Post
Production Process
- Communicating
with editors
Finding the movie you have made
The story/audience relationship
Keeping the audience dissatisfied
The use of sound, music, effects
ADR as a directorial tool
Previews
The sound mix
Letting go.
Model Script and
Assignments:
- During the
entire course you will be working on a model
professional screenplay by an established writer
and will be given specific assignments that will
place you in the role of director of your own
vision of this film.
Fee: $329
Contact:
- For more
information or to make a reservation, contact
TJP at
818-508-4600, 818-508-4700 (fax)
or email at travisjohntz@earthlink.net
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W. TRAVIS
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"Writers and actors will weep with relief
that this book was written. Mark Travis has written
more than a practical guide; he has evolved an
enlightened, egoless, and effective approach based
on communication and the drive to create the most
authentic, powerful work. I recommend it."
-Judith Claire,
Entertainment Career Counselor.
"With astonishing clarity Mark Travis
articulates the techniques and skills of film
directing. Not only does the beginning student find
invaluable guidance on all stages of the directing
process, but ht experienced director will learn
rational explanations for many of the things he may
have only been doing intuitively."
-John Badham,
director,
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER,
WAR GAMES, BLUE THUNDER
"I was immediately able to apply the
principals learned in his class when I began to
direct …",
-Jonathan Pontell,
co-executive producer/director,
ALLY McBEAL, CHICAGO HOPE, PICKET FENCES
"Mark Travis understands that the Director is
quintessentially a storyteller. He knows what it
takes to shape a compelling film."
-George Tillman, Jr.,
director,
SOUL FOOD, NAVY DIVER
"Mark Travis said the things I always wanted
to hear as an actress, and taught me things I
needed to know to be a director."
-Jennie Garth,
actress, producer, director,
BEVERLY HILLS 90210
"Stimulating and informative … made me want
to go out and make a movie." -Larry Moss,
Acting Coach.
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