Directors in Modern Film

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While doing so, you get to work with an abundance of dedicated people, exchanging ideas, in efforts to create a meaningful, captivating motion picture. In addition, being a director allows you to put your own touch into a movie, define your style and hopefully create a name for yourself in the industry of filmmaking. Directors have many tasks and rely on numerous types of skills that will ultimately create a successful film. “ Introduction to Film,” written by Robert S. Withers, describes a directors job, as well as their responsibilities while working on a film. Directors have complete control over each scene, which enables them to decide the angles of scenes shot, the actors staging and behavior, and the overall editing of the scene when it is done being filmed.

Film Director A director is someone who directs the makings of a film. They are the creative forces that drive the team forward, from deciding the film’s artistic and dramatic aspects, to visualizing the script, it is their job to guide the cast and crew to achieve their vision for the particular film, making the film what it is. Directors play a key role in the film making process. Film Directors have many responsibilities and duties that they will need to fulfil. Directors are responsible for creating and translating the film’s script into actual visual images and sounds.

The first few years of the contract were fun, but after a while I didn't want to direct T.V. shows. In 1971 I got a chance to make my first real movie. It was Called Duel and it was about a salesman who was harassed by a truck driver. Even though the movie didn't make much money and wasn't popular, it was my first movie and I had a lot of fun.

He has revolutionized the motion picture industry with the films he has directed. Scorsese has a unique approach in directing his films. Lastly, Scorsese’s favorite actor to star in his films is Robert DeNiro, who is by far my favorite actor of all time. This topic holds much value to me because movies are an escape from reality that I enjoy. I do not believe many people realize how influential movies and all other media are.

It is very rare for a director to be successful right out of fi... ... middle of paper ... ...wnsides to directing, there are still many things that attract people to this vocation. The thought of being world-renowned is a major draw to this profession even if it is unlikely. When directing films, the idea one might have to interact with famous actors and people in the film business allows people to dream of meeting someone they have worshiped on their own televisions. These ideas, even if they are slim, are a major pull towards directing films. In fact, “employment in these occupations is expected to grow 11 percent during the 2006-16 decade” (“Careers.org” 4).

Once the film is fully shot, the footage will need to be placed in chronological order to tell the story. Editing the footage together means a lengthy process will ensue, but ultimately resulting in the desired final product. The director will share the vision of the film to a hired editor, and may even assist with the edit. The editor will get a copy of a script, copies of the footage, and piece it all together to make the script come to life. The editor will watch through the footage, import it all to their computer to edit, and begin bit by bit with the story.

I thought that being a movie director was one of the dream jobs that many aspired to, but few ever achieved. However, as I've learned more about the business of film, I've discovered that there are greater opportunities available in this field than ever before. Like many others, filmmaking is a profession that rewards in proportion

This is where, all aspects of preparations are well planned and made by hiring film crews and casts as well as selecting locations and preparing the sets and props for the film production purposes. The production budget and schedule are planned and created to ensure the production will run smoothly according to plan. TheTakes (n. d.), also mentioned that production budget is prepared to plan for the expenditures of the overall production. It is also the process of hiring the head of relevant departments such as the creative department that is consisted of director, assistant director, script writer/supervisor, production designer, art director, continuity, makeup artist and wardrobe. As for the management department, it is consisted of producer, assistant producer, production manager, assistant production manager, location coordinator, production accountant, production assistant and runners as well as the technical department.

Having crew members that know what they are doing can produce something amazing. “Production crews come in all sizes. “ (Video Production Handbook page 13) The producer is responsible for the production, mainly focused on the overall cost and budget, the choice of the crew and staff, and the scheduling of production. The assistant producer assists the main producer. He or she is there to coordinate appointments, to make sure contracts are completed, and they book guests.