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Summary: Best book on directing I've seen
Review: I'm an independent director and this book really revolutionized my thinking about working with actors. I've applied the approach and techiques in the books after reading it a couple of times over the past two years and have been amazed at how well it works.In listening to DVD commentaries of various directors and watching other directors work, it's pretty clear that Judith Weston has tremendous insight it how to create that memorable performance. This book is a must for any aspiring director or director that wants to be a "actors director".
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Summary: A director's best friend
Review: If you are a director (or hope to be one) and you truly want to work with actors as collaborators, then you need to understand how actors are trained, the language they speak, and what makes them tick. This book lays out a clear process to understand and create with the actors. You will be amazed at the power of the ideas presented. Every topic is another way to bring scenes alive and connect creatively with actors. It is more like a tool box then a bible, which is why this book is so important and so useful. I find myself going back to the book again and again. It is the best book on directing I have ever read.
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Summary: Going to work with actors? You NEED this book
Review: If you aren't able to attend one of Judith Weston's Directing Actors workshops, this book is the next best thing. You will use it over and over again--not only on the set, but when you are planning your next film or writing your next screenplay.
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Summary: Excellent book
Review: In a field full of advice, much of it redundant or of little use, this book stands above all the others. Judy Weston demystifies the directing process with a mix of common sense and soul, guiding you to find a place of truth within yourself from which to help actors create memorable performances. Highly recomend it for anyone involved in film production.
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Summary: This is an EXCELLENT book on the subject!
Review: Judith does a masterful job of educating on the fine art of communicating effectively and constructively with actors. Many of her insights and recommendations translate very easily into the "real" world, allowing you to not only practice these techniques more frequently, but also hone you communication skills with those around you. A series of "quick fixes" are offered up that are effective ways of getting you to think "outside of the box", and each is elaborated on and folded into more in-depth techniques. All in all, one of the best of MANY books I have read on directing and communicating with actors!
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Summary: Directing Actors by Judith Weston
Review: Judith Weston's book "Directing Actors" provides the wisdom and common sense knowledge to empower any director with the tools to collaborate with actors in the creation of vivid, and exciting screen performances. This book is a must for anyone seriously interested in narrative film making. William Farley
writer/director
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Summary: Must have for any director's collection
Review: Regardless of how many times you've been on a set (or if at all) directing, you will reap mega benefits from this one! If you want to grow as a director, or simply start out, I highly recommend DIRECTING ACTORS. Not only does Weston list common mistakes and frustrations directors make, she offers practical solutions to correct the direction and save your project! In one read, I learned the importance of skills and techniques that I feel will greatly enhance actor/director working relationships. The examples/quotes are very helpful, too. Guess the best way to describe this book is that I will be re-reading it over and over... The "action verb" appendix in the back is a priceless tool. I'll never read a script the same way again.
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Summary: The METHOD for Directors
Review: So many film directing books just focus on the visual or production aspects, but part of the joy of working on the film is working with actors. Judith Weston's book is about exploring the relationship between the director and actor with knowledge and tools, even when an actor is only there for a one-day shoot. There's nothing like this book when it comes to describing how to manage that relationship for the ultimate creativity and collaboration.
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Summary: The best
Review: The best and probably only guide to directing actors on the market. I used to be an actor and was directed by a multitude of directors who didn't know a whit about acting, nor cared to know. I now teach film directing and screenwriting at a film school and give workshops to young film directors on working with actors. This is pretty much the only book I recommend to my students. My only caveat is that much of what she writes about must be practiced and observed first-hand, live, before you can actually understand what she means. But if you have the opporunity to rehearse and work with actors, or even with other students, use this book as your Bible.
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Summary: Yes, I'm another fan
Review: This book is an inspiration. I spent time with Judith several years ago at one of her classes at the Maine Photographic Workshops, and then soon after her book came out and it felt as if I never left. Her message is tough (and introspective) because it is so simple. But then, anyone making movies knows that simple _is_ tough to achieve. Once again, thank you Judith. Best Regards.
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