As a director, what’s your biggest challenge you had to deal with?
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I would say time management and proper preparation so we could always execute at a high level, be creative and make our day without going into overtime or messing up our schedule. There's a great Stage 32 webinar coming up hosted by director Clay Lifford on this exact topic. I highly recommend it. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-To-Complete-Your-Movie-On-Time-And-...
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I would definitely have to agree with Sam. The time management is probably one of the hardest. I've been in the fortunate position that I can direct with being an editor in mind, so I'm always conscious of coverage and getting the exact shots I will need for the edit. This has occasionally meant that I've took a lot longer to film a scene that planned and meant sacrificing time elsewhere. Meticulous planning, including detailed shot lists (and deciding what will be achievable in the days shoot) definitely helps with this in the long run! Hopefully that helps.
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Great question! I’m not a director so I appreciate the answers too!
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Agree @Sam @Shane Time management is antagonist. The best laid plans of mice & men (famous quote) are scuppered by invisible forces whether budget or studio. Even if it goes according to plan if more time would have been possible it could have been way more perfect.
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Yup, it’s always the time factor and being ready to think of alternatives, if Plan A doesn’t work.
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You have to find great DoP
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Agree with Nikica there too - a great DP is key. They need to be cahoots with you on the time management tho :)
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Time! (I do claymation) Making sure I have time, am on time, and the lighting doesn't melt my "actors" LOL