DIRECTIONS UNIT: STEVE FINN

I have to say today was a very informative and educational day thanks to Steve Finn. The last 2 days have been so useful for me in general, getting to hear from a seasoned professional and also to see him at work was a privilege. Even as a non actor being directed by him this afternoon, I felt that his pointers were so helpful and intelligent.

The main thing I gained from this afternoon was how to properly do a MASTER SHOT. I was the first to be picked out to direct a master shot of a small piece of dialogue between 2 people. I have to admit it was quite nerve wrecking, as it was very sudden and on the spot, but therefore I made mistakes and learned from them. 

I learned that to have a master shot you should cover all dialogue on screen as well as action in it so if needed you could use just the master shot to show the entire scene. 

This was as real a situation I have been in to date, having crew and actors doing what I feel is right.  

I haven't currently got the footage of what I got, but I will get that on Friday.