You’ve probably seen plenty of behind the scenes footage of director’s wearing fancy berets and showing “Action!” into megaphones. But you’re probably thinking besides all that, what does a movie director do exactly? So let’s go over all the various things a movie director does both on and off set.
Read MoreAssistant directors, or ADs for short, can be key players when making a movie, especially on set. But most first time filmmakers shoot without them, and that’s probably because they aren’t really sure what an assistant director does. Are they a director? Or are they an assistant? Well neither, so let's get into everything an AD does on and off set!
Read MoreAs an indie filmmaker you might find yourself working with non actors from time to time. These can be friends or family you’ve roped into helping you make your film for free, locals you want to use for authenticity, or perhaps people who answered a help wanted ad you ran for your film.
Whatever the reason, just because they are non actors doesn’t mean you can’t get good performances out of them. You just have to approach them with completely different tactics than you would professional actors. So let’s talk about a few tips and tricks you can use for directing non actors for film.
Read MoreOften when people think of working with actors, they think you just give them their character motivation and send them on their way. But the director/actor relationship is far more complex, so let’s go over some simple tips that you as a director can do to help keep you and your actors happy.
Read MoreDirecting might seem pretty straight forward, you yell “action,” direct the actors, and then call cut, but there’s actually a lot more to directing than just coffee and berets. So let’s go over some directing tips for beginners to help you manage all the nuances of being a director.
Read MoreDirecting on set can be chaotic, especially if you aren’t prepared. So here’s some tips on how to work with actors on set and ensure a stellar performance.
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