Chapter 17
The Miracle Worker: Directing
In This Chapter
• Collaborating with actors
• Rehearsals as an important aspect of independent filmmaking
• Crewmembers as advisors
• Keeping everyone informed through production meetings
• Running the set
Would you prefer sitting for hours talking with a stranger or would you rather spend that time playing with gadgets? Are you more comfortable with people or machines? The answers to these might give you a glimpse into your potential strengths and weaknesses as a director. Either way, the temptation for many of us is to spend the most time and energy on what we like or think we do well and to avoid the areas we’re less confident in.
This means that if you’re more confident in your ability to work with machines ...
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