About the book: 2008 / Book by the famous film director and teacher Roman Shirman "ALCHEMY OF DIRECTING. Master Class" is his second professional manual for film and television directors, producers, screenwriters, cameramen, editing directors, sound engineers, artists, designers, journalists - for everyone involved in the magical world of screen art. A new book by a master who perfectly knows what pitfalls lie in wait for young professionals on the difficult path to the top of the profession - this is the quintessence of Roman Shirman’s personal directing and teaching experience. In this book, the attentive reader will find not only an in-depth analysis of the process of creating a film - from concept to premiere - but also a look into the creative workshop of the great documentary filmmakers. Roman Shirman's first book “TV DIRECTION. Maister-class" (2004) helped many aspiring television workers master the basics of the profession. It has also become an indispensable desktop guide for professionals, which, according to readers, “is useful to re-read from time to time - this is a very specific and practical master class that deserves the highest praise!” But that first edition has long become a rarity.