Episode 27: Pete Chatmon On The Psychology And Technique Of Directing

Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

On this special Craft Episode, Pete reviews a presentation he put together in 2011 that describes the five stages of production and their guiding principals. With commentary based on what he's learned over the past ten years, Pete discusses the demands on Directors, being honest and using motivation driven direction with talent, recommended readings, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:04:20) -- Pete’s Intro
(00:04:20- 00:06:40) -- Figuring Out Your “Why”
(00:06:40- 00:10:22) -- Types Of Directors
(00:10:22- 00:11:25) —Demands Of The Director
(00:11:25- 00:14:00) —Five Stages Of Production
(00:14:00- 00:15:30) —Maximizing Development
(00:15:30- 00:24:15) —Guiding Principles For Stages One And Two
(00:24:15- 00:27:17) -- Hiring Department Heads
(00:27:17- 00:29:43) — Most Important Moment Theory
(00:29:43- 00:30:55) -- Taking Advantage Of Rehearsals
(00:30:55- 00:33:22) — Guiding Principals For Stage Three
(00:33:22- 00:34:20) — “Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:34:20- 00:38:05) — Commanders Intent
(00:38:05- 00:41:05) — Directing Talent
(00:41:05- 00:43:05) — Making The Day
(00:43:05- 00:44:20) — Commitment
(00:44:20- 00:48:55) — Guiding Principals For Stages Four And Five
(00:48:55- 00:50:20) — Recommended Reads/Books
(00:50:20- 00:54:50) — Who Will You Be?
(00:54:50- 00:55:39) — Pete’s Outro
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