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Summary: INSIGHTFUL, INSPIRATIONAL
Comment: I very much enjoyed reading this book. The anecdotes are particularly fun to read. I also highly recommend taking one of Judith Weston's amazing workshops.
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Summary: An Essential Book For Working with Actors
Comment: I took a class many years ago from Judith Weston. She was always prepared, well-spoken and focused. Her book is the same. This book is critical in working with actors - a much underutilized skill in today's world of technology emphasis. If you want to create a great film or great media, then working with the actors and other participants is critical. They will appreciate your understanding and efforts. That will go a long way toward gaining critical performances - and recognition. Judith's book will help get you there.
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Summary: Brilliant & Insightful
Comment: I cannot recommend this book enough. Judith is brilliant. I am a working director, and use her techniques on a regular basis. Both this book, and "Directing Actors" should be read and studied by anyone who calls themselves a director. Her books are to directing what Robert McKee's "Story" is to screenwriting.
My only complaint is I wish the book was longer. Give me more!
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Summary: Interesting but not practical
Comment: The title of this book implies an offering of specific techniques for script analysis and rehearsal. However, it's really more of a general discussion on the craft. It's certainly interesting (although somewhat densely written). But I can't say it's really what I was expected. The bulk of the text reviews thoughts on acting and directing by people in the industry. I found it a bit too abstract to apply to practical filmmaking. If you dress in black and attend film school you'll probably eat this book up with a spoon, though.
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Summary: Second hand review
Comment: I don't have a personal review for this book , but it was puchased as a recommended gift for a friend of mine who will be an assistant stage director with a local Nationally recognized opera company. Talking to him after Christmas , he considered this book a valuable item that would be very useful.
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