Directing Styles Explained: How Paul Thomas Anderson Directs a Movie (Early Career)

We explore Paul Thomas Anderson’s movies and the trademark style of his early films like Magnolia, Boogie Nights, Punch Drunk Love, and Hard Eight. Paul Thomas Anderson’s Directing Style ►► Screenwriting Tips ►► Character Development Worksheet ►► Production Design Masterclass ►► Color eBook ►► Cinematography Cheatsheet ►► 01:39 - Chapter 1 - Story 03:56 - Chapter 2 - Production Design 05:52 - Chapter 3 - Color 08:12 - Chapter 4 - Cinematography 10:01 - Chapter 5 - Editing 13:36 - Chapter 6 - Sound Design 16:29 - Chapter 7 - Music 19:47 - Recap Paul Thomas Anderson is a singular filmmaker with a voice that feels familiar and wholly original at the same time. His passion for film and filmmaking is visible on-screen and his constant evolution is something most of us are still trying to wrap our heads around. In this episode of our Directing Styles series, we turn to the first four