“A film director is responsible for overseeing every creative aspect of a film. They develop a vision for a film, decide how it should look, what tone it should have, and what an audience should gain from the cinematic experience. He/she is in short, the storyteller.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_director
A director’s primary duties on any film include interpreting the script and making decisions about the film’s style, tone, and pacing. Directors work closely with the cast and crew, guiding actors in their performances and collaborating with the cinematographer, production designer, and editors to shape the film’s visual and story elements.
During Pre-Production, directors are involved in casting, selecting locations, and planning the shooting schedule. They ensure that the right actors are chosen, the best locations are secured, and that the filming timeline is practical. They also collaborate closely with department heads to confirm that creative choices support the overall vision. This stage allows the director to resolve potential problems early so production can run smoothly once cameras roll.
During Production, directors oversee the filming process, ensuring each scene is captured effectively and making any necessary adjustments to meet the creative vision. They guide actors through performances so emotional beats land with clarity and purpose. Directors also work closely with the cinematographer to shape the visual language of each shot. Throughout the day, they balance creative needs with time constraints to keep production moving efficiently.
During Post-Production, directors work with editors to assemble the film, adding sound, special effects, and music to create an entertaining final product. They ensure that the scenes flow well, the sound complements the visuals, and the special effects enhance the storytelling. This process is critical in shaping the final version of the film, ensuring it fits with the director’s vision and effectively engages the audience.
By meticulously overseeing these elements, directors bring together all creative components to ensure a unified vision throughout the filmmaking process. Their involvement is crucial from pre-production through post-production, ensuring that the film not only tells a compelling story but also achieves the desired artistic and emotional impact.
1. The Director is the creative force behind the camera: the VISION. The director shapes the story's narrative, ensuring that each scene serves the overall vision and theme of the film.
2. The Director creates the visual style (or look) of the film. The director collaborates with the cinematographer and production designer to create a distinct visual style that enriches the storytelling and engages the audience.
3. The Director is responsible for getting performances from the actors. By guiding and motivating actors, the director ensures that their performances fit the film's emotional and story requirements, bringing characters to life.
4. The Director supervises the editing process. In post-production, the director collaborates with editors to assemble the film, focusing on the pacing, continuity, and overall logistical and creative flow of the final film.
5. A director’s job is to empower people (cast & crew). The director creates a collaborative environment, encouraging creativity and contributions from the cast and crew to achieve the best possible film.
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You're welcome, Sebastian Tudores. Not right now, but who knows? It might happen. I've learned a lot about directing on here.
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I got distracted by how good the story and the acting are Sebastian Tudores. I've seen one or two verticals and they didn't really appeal to me. They tend to feel a little tight but the story and acti...
Expand commentI got distracted by how good the story and the acting are Sebastian Tudores. I've seen one or two verticals and they didn't really appeal to me. They tend to feel a little tight but the story and acting in this one pull me out of that. Nicely done!
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Leonardo Ramirez 2 firstly, thanks so much my friend - I take your words to heart. and yes - I agree with you totally. it's def a case of custom-build narrative but haven't seen that adjustment go bey...
Expand commentLeonardo Ramirez 2 firstly, thanks so much my friend - I take your words to heart. and yes - I agree with you totally. it's def a case of custom-build narrative but haven't seen that adjustment go beyond making sure that the action in the episodes can physically be easy to register & having hooks and cliffhangers closer together in frequency than in more standard length formats. For me the question would start with "what does a 9:16 canvas offer me that no other canvas size does? What are the opportunities?" haven't seen that question being explored but it's so early in the game for this format.
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You’re asking the right questions Sebastian Tudores-still think exploring and practicing is the right thing until those get answered. And it looks good!
Has anyone else tried reframing some of their existing projects? Or got their friends together and bullied them into being actors for the day to try out some scenes you w...
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Has anyone else tried reframing some of their existing projects? Or got their friends together and bullied them into being actors for the day to try out some scenes you wrote? Would love to hear about the experience.
but would you like any notes or feedback on the result of your cropping the 16:9 footage into 9:16?