Master Shots gives you everything you need to execute complex, original shots on any movie budget. It will teach you a way of seeing, so you’ll be able to create knock-out shots, even when you’re on the set and under pressure.
Most low-budget movies look low-budget, because the director is forced to compromise. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, you can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Use the secrets of the master directors to give your film the look and feel of a multi-million-dollar movie. The set-ups, moves and methods of the greats are there for the taking. Now start shooting!
What people say
“Good books on film directing are rare, specifically books which focus on staging and framing challenging sequences like action scenes and chase scenes. In this engagingly written book, with helpful illustrations from actual films, Chris Kenworthy goes a long
way towards bridging this knowledge gap. Essential for beginners or those looking for a refresher before (or during) their next film.”
Christopher Riley, author of The Hollywood Standard
“Master Shots gives every filmmaker out there the blow-by-blow setup required to pull off even the most difficult of setups found from indies to the big Hollywood blockbusters. It’s like getting all of the magician’s tricks in one book.”
Devin Watson, producer, The Cursed
“Kenworthy has captured the unwritten and visual language of the moving picture in this essential reference tool. Techies, directors, and writers should read this book to practically and collectively harness this powerful language.”
Deborah S. Patz, Executive in Charge of Production, Magician
Christopher Kenworthy has written, produced and directed many hours of drama, comedy, commercial video, tv pilots, music videos, experimental projects, FX shots and short films. His feature film, The Sculptor, was completed in 2008.