Chapter 12
Directing
In This Chapter
• The basics of camera shots and when to use them
• How to establish and maintain working relationships with your cast and crew
• The importance of scheduling sufficient rehearsal time
• Knowing when to “let go” and trust your cast and crew
The director is the central life force of any movie. He or she is the person whose vision will ultimately be brought to the screen, and who has final say on every working component that contributes to the production of the movie.
But what exactly does directing consist of? Directing means the supervising of the transferring of all the elements planned during preproduction into shots on video. The director is responsible for executing the plans as much as possible, but keep ...
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