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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
"Directing in Indian Cinema" is an indispensable guide for filmmakers, students, scholars, and enthusiasts keen on unraveling the intricacies of filmmaking in India's culturally rich and diverse cinematic landscape. The book delves deep into various facets of directing, celebrating India's cultural diversity and regional cinema while emphasizing the director's pivotal role in shaping narratives, visuals, and cultural impact. It provides a comprehensive view of a director's multifaceted responsibilities, from conceptualization and script development to casting, visual aesthetics, and storytelling. The book explores the use of indigenous narrative techniques, highlighting the collaborative partnership between directors and cinematographers to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant scenes. It offers insights into Indian cinema's reflection of societal intricacies and changing values and its global impact as a cultural ambassador. The practical aspect is enriched through case studies of iconic films and profiles of renowned Indian directors, shedding light on their unique approaches, techniques, and styles in achieving their artistic and storytelling objectives.
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Soumen Sarkar
Soumen Sarkar's life journey is a captivating odyssey filled with unexpected turns and diverse passions. Born in Jamshedpur, India, he pursued education in Berhampore, West Bengal, and began his career as a junior audit officer. However, his love for computer programming and hardware engineering drove him to establish his own company while simultaneously pursuing his professional guitar-playing career. Soumen's creative pursuits led to the co-founding of the Varanasi Film and Television Institute, and his expertise in sound engineering enabled collaborations with both national and international artists. He conducted enlightening workshops and became a respected college instructor, imparting sound recording and music theory skills. In his extensive journey, Soumen ventured into the world of the written word, sharing valuable knowledge about sound for aspiring professionals in cinema, television, games, podcasts, and audio storytelling. His explorations extend to experimental connections between sound and various fields, from visual design and yoga to acoustics for industry, ancient artwork and more.
