Chapter 1
The architecture of trust
Chapter 2
The vocabulary of action
Chapter 3
Global masters and their methods
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of the whisper
Ch 1 · The architecture of trust
andy Before filming Parasite in 2019, Bong Joon-ho illustrated a shot-by-shot storyboard book outlining exact camera movements and crops
andy An educational guide detailing Mike Leigh's methods for directing and training actors.
Fun Fact
Storyboard safety: Bong Joon-ho draws every single shot of his films in detailed storyboards, meaning actors know exactly where to stand and never have to guess what the camera sees.
Glossary
trust (noun)
A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. In filmmaking, directors build this trust by limiting crew movement during emotional scenes to protect actor focus.
A firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. In filmmaking, directors build this trust by limiting crew movement during emotional scenes to protect actor focus.
Quiz
Who is credited with inventing the modern system of acting vocabulary and training in the early 1900s?
Quiz
Why does South Korean director Bong Joon-ho create highly detailed, illustrated storyboard books before filming?
Quiz
Which famous acting coach developed the 'nine questions' to help actors build a character's background?
Quiz
In filmmaking, what is the term for the common directing mistake of telling an actor what emotion to show?
Quiz
Which legendary acting teacher popularized the use of 'active verbs' to help actors translate emotions into physical objectives?