Episode 37: Seven Tips For Blocking Scenes In Television

Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

On this special craft episode, Pete highlights the importance of “blocking” when shooting scenes for television. Pete talks in depth about understanding which character has the most important entrance, identifying which angle provides the most meaningful coverage for the characters, how blocking can help communicate the subtext of a scene, doing your research on a show’s “typical” style, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:30) -- Pete's Intro
(00:03:30- 00:05:35) — What Separates A “Good” Director From A “Great” Director?
(00:05:35- 00:08:45) — Knowing What Projects To Pursue
(00:08:45- 00:10:15) — Directing A TV Show vs Film
(00:10:15- 00:12:20) — Prep, Prep, Prep
(00:12:20- 00:16:20) — Utilizing Your Agents/Managers When Starting Out
(00:16:20- 00:17:45) — “Blocking” Definition…
(00:17:45- 00:19:25) — Which Direction Provides The Most Depth For Master Shot?
(00:19:25- 00:21:30) — Which Character Has The Most Important Entrance?
(00:21:30- 00:23:00) — Which Angle Provides The Most Coverage For The Characters?
(00:23:00- 00:29:30) — What Blocking Helps Communicate The Subtext Of A Scene?
(00:29:30- 00:30:30) — “Transitions: A Director's Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:30:30- 00:31:45) — Blocking With The Least Amount Of Camera Angles
(00:31:45- 00:34:45) — How Does The Show Tend To Shoot Scenes Like This?
(00:34:45- 00:35:45) — How Important Is This Scene To The Episode?
(00:35:45- 00:37:50) — The 7 Questions To Consider When Blocking An Episode
(00:37:50- 00:37:00) — Pete’s Outro
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