About the Book:

Want your audience on the edge of their seats? Martin Scorsese is one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. Learn the visual secrets of this acclaimed director.

Martin Scorsese directs films that range from the subtlest studies of relationships to violent epics, filled with brutal gangsters who are driven to the extremes of their personality. Emotionally precise and visually overpowering, he creates lush landscapes in which every detail seems to pulse with energy. Shoot Like Scorsese shows you how. His style combines a rough and gritty attention to the everyday life of the urban jungle with a monumental visual sensibility. Learn his key techniques, showing how he uses space, framing, and a strong sense of direction, to ensure that your films are brimming with tension, shock, and emotion.

What people say:

"Kenworthy doesn't encourage imitation – rather he offers inspiration." — Joe Leydon, flim critic and correspondent for Variety

"Kenworthy hits the pause button, at critical moments in Martin Scorsese's impressive body of work, to show us – visually – how the master draws us into his compelling stories." — Todd Klick, screenwriter and director

"Kenworthy's Shoot Like ... books are like CliffsNotes or pocket dictionaries for directors ... [A]n easy reference for any director doing prep. A rare find." — Jeffrey Michael Bays, filmmaker and film scholar

About the Author:

Christopher Kenworthy worked as a screenwriter, director, and producer for fourteen years. He directed a feature film, along with countless commercial projects and music videos, numerous short films. Currently he is focused on writing. He is the author of the internationally bestselling Master Shots series (three volumes).