Shoot Like Tarantino: The Visual Secrets of Dangerous Storytelling

by Christopher Kenworthy

Overview

Want your film to sizzle with danger? Then learn from the master of tension and action. Using Tar-antino’s secret tricks for creating conflict, keeping dialogue taut, and letting all hell break loose, you will enhance your own shooting style. Whatever your budget, get the action pumping with the camera setups and moves revealed in this dynamic book. Quentin Tarantino is a master of tension, suspense, shocking moments, dazzling dialogue, and off-beat humor. This book shows you why the best moments in his films work so well, and how you can use these ideas to enhance your own filmic style and stun your audience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615932252
Publisher:	Wiese, Michael Productions
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	538,584
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Christopher Kenworthy has worked as a writer, director, and producer for the past twelve years. He directed a feature film that played to sold-out screenings in Australia and received strong reviews. He works on music videos, visual effects tutorials, and commercial projects, and is the author of the best-selling Master Shots Vol 1, Vol 2 and Vole 3 along with two novels and many short stories. Born in England, he currently lives in Australia. He also works on projects in Europe and the U.S.

Table of Contents

Introduction How to Use This Book Chapter 1 — Raising Tension: Inglourious Basterds Chapter 2 — Subtle Conflict: Jackie Brown Chapter 3 — Anticipation: Inglourious Basterds Chapter 4 — Unbearable Tension: Inglourious Basterds Chapter 5 — Minimal Cuts: Django Unchained Chapter 6 — Impending Violence: Django Unchained Chapter 7 — Deliberate Anticlimax: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Chapter 8 — Breaking Normality: Pulp Fiction Chapter 9 — Controlling Space: Pulp Fiction Chapter 10 — Group Conversations: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Chapter 11 — Losing Control: Reservoir Dogs Conclusion About the Author