A film director is a person who directs the making of a film. Generally, a film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic
aspects, and visualizes the script while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fullfillment of that vision.
He visualizes how a script can be brought to life and oversees the technical aspects of making a film. They tell cast and crew members in a production what to do and oversee the overall production process. These individuals must be able to manage large groups of people.
He visualizes how a script can be brought to life and oversees the technical aspects of making a film. They tell cast and crew members in a production what to do and oversee the overall production process. These individuals must be able to manage large groups of people.
- A film director should have strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, creativity & management skills.
- He also should be familiar with equipment used on a film set, such as recording equipment.
- A Film Director can be successful by following some simple techniques.
- First and foremost, Director a day before the shoot, should meet the subjects (actors / participants) to explain what is expected from them from the shoot. Here distributing the scripts / interview questions will be planned step.
- Director should have an assistant specially to greet the actors / participants to answer basic questions and make them comfortable before shooting starts.
- Before getting the camera rolled, Director should again clarify the roles to the subject.
- A rehearsal will help your talent become more familiar with the material and more comfortable in front of the camera. When Director does rehearse, it's not a bad idea to roll tape. Some of the best takes may come when the talent is relaxed and not "on" for the official shoot.
- It is better for the Director to ensure that subjects do not know that director is recording. And also, lights should be turned off during breaks.
- Director should call each person by name and make sure you're genuinely friendly. This will help subjects feel more comfortable and at ease.
- As tape is cheap, it may be to director's advantage to let subjects talk about a topic as much as they like in any order they like. The session may be edited later.
- Many subjects are uncomfortable talking to a camera lens. Directors can make it easier for these people by having them speak to a person next to the camera instead of directly to the lens itself.
- Director can get a subjects talking by asking a series of personal questions not related to the video shoot. After a few minutes of talking about a pet or home-town, subjects will feel more comfortable talking about more relevant subject matter.
- Director should make sure that only fewer people are present at the shoot to help the subjects concentrate on their role and the topic at hand without distractions.
- It is better not to let the subjects / participants act / perform continuously for several minutes and the Director should have the quality of being adaptable with each subject as the talents of subjects may vary from one to another.