Every studio has its stories regarding the amusing predicaments in which a director would have found himself had he not previously taken stock of the situation and summoned his power of visualization to his assistance.
It might be well to cite a simple case in point to thoroughly bring out the value of this ability.
For instance, a director came upon the following sequence of scenes in a scenario he was scheduled to produce:
Scene 45—Interior Ballroom. Full Shot
Host and hostess stand at door in f.g. receiving late guests. General dancing and ad lib activity in b.g. Run for a few feet and then bring in Mary escorted by John. They exchange greetings with host and hostess.
Scene 46—Interior Ballroom. Semi-Closeup
Richard sees Mary enter and starts off toward her.
Scene 47—Interior. Medium Shot
Mary turns from greeting host and hostess while John is still talking with them. Richard enters and confronts Mary. He speaks hotly.
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