I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It's called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it's so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It's seamless and you don't see it. Debbie Allen calldancedirect share on social
You have to examine a scene on the page first. Then you get into the basics of acting: Who are you? Who are you talking to? How do you feel about that person? Debbie Allen actbasicexamine Change image and share on social
As far as pacing the shoot is concerned, I know when I've got it. I don't think there's any reason to take ten takes unless you need them. Debbie Allen concernhavepace Change image and share on social
Everything has to be well thought out - what do you really need, when can you do with less coverage. Debbie Allen coveragethink Change image and share on social
Time management is a big part of the director's job. Debbie Allen bigdirectorjob Change image and share on social
It goes back to a style of moviemaking I remember seeing as a child, in movies like The Man With The Golden Arm, which I think was shot all on a sound stage. Debbie Allen armbackchild Change image and share on social
A director just pushes them a little this way or that way. Debbie Allen directorpush Change image and share on social
I design my shots. I walk the rehearsal as the camera and say 'this is where I want to be... I want this look. Debbie Allen cameradesignrehearsal Change image and share on social
There are some scenes that work beautifully in a moving, sweeping master, which is how I like to work. Debbie Allen beautifullymastermove Change image and share on social
