A movie director is a story teller, through his imagination lies a story of which he will need a lot of people, equipment, creativity and planning to bring to life.
The director might have to face obstacles such as: temperamental actors, artists, budget demands, studio time and more.. but through it all he must maintain his or hers vision of the movie.
Rolland Joffre director of the killing fields ( 1984 has said, directing movies resembles playing on a multi layered, multi dimensions chessboard, except that the chess pieces decide to move themselves. and Japanese director akira kurosowa described a film director as being a front line commanding officer. " he need knowledge of each branch of the service, and if he doesn't command each division, he cant command the whole army."- www.howstuffworks.com
directing can lead to many accomplishments but it also requires a lot of responsibilities. as the director is for the movie's overall division, he or her has final responsibilities for the actors, the shots, the scenes, the editing, script and more...
They also have to work with the movie producer to cast actors, organising and selecting shooting locations, interpreting the script and writing it, approving sets, costumes, choreography and music, giving actors directions while conducting rehearsals and shooting the film.
directing the work of the crew during shooting, working with cinematographers and shot composition.
working with editors and creating a rough-cut of the final film.
There is a lot to do on a movie especially for one person, so usually directors delegates some of the work assistant directors, a second unit director for maybe directing stunt sequences and more.
some directors do more than simply directing, David O'russle wrote the screenplay for silver lining the playbook along with American hustle right before directing them. some directors such as Ben Affleck act in their own movies (argo) and some others do it all, write , act and direct their own movie (woody Allen, quitin tarantino) .
More importantly a director must be flexible enough to go deal with unexpected challenges such as, recasting an actor last minute; Ben Affleck during a Hollywood reporter's directors round table said that during Argo he had to follow his instincts and recast an actor because the one he had weren't acting well. other decisions such as cutting a scene from the movie, changing the script or location may appear and the director ready and flexible to act on them. more importantly he must be open to suggestions from the cast and crew that could make the movie better.
the rewards are great for directors who can manage a movie-making chaos and tell their stories well. most directors get paid 10% of the movies gross earnings, blockbusters that bring in half a billion dollars or more such as avengers or iron man 3 make a great pay check for the director.
although directors such as Quintin tarantino made it without a film degree, that is a on in a million chance that only happens to extremely talented people with luck on their side or magic from harry potters world if you believe in such things. in order to get respect from movie producers you not only need the experience but qualifications, it also helps you gain more knowledge about the craft, industry and more. directors such as spike lee, martin scorcese and Ron Howard all got a film degree from universities.
The work time directors get depends on the production schedule or budget, silver lining the playbook by David Orussle was shot in 33 days schedule on a £21 million budget.
David Orussle is known as " the actors director " due to his relationship with actors and his passion for characters. his belief is that cinema can change your day but it all depends on how attached to the characters and their emotional journey you are.
EDITOR
A film or TV editor is like a mechanic. he removes the unneeded and fits pieces of film together to make a finished movie or TV show. He collaborates with cinematographers and sound editors to bring sight and sound together. he captures the directors vision and tells a story
Editors must be patient, being an editor requires hours of looking through footage and sound and assembling the movie a second at a time whiles working quickly to meet his or her directors deadline.
film editor Waller murch said " it is a cross between a short order cook and a brain surgeon"
the important elements in the job description of an editor are:
reading the script and meeting with the director to understand his or hers vision for the movie, visiting the location during filming to gain a sense of how the shooting is progressing, going through footage once shooting is done and selecting scenes based on their great contribution to the movie, looking for the best combination of photography, performance consistency and timing in every footage.
The editor also works with the sound effects editors, sound editors and musical directors and sound, score and filming sequences that will be added to the film.
they trim segments of footage to the lengths needed for the movie and assemble them into the best sequence to tell the story.
they review the edited movie, make corrections and prepare a first cut or rough-cut for the movie producers and directors to view. after the first cut they make revisions, as requested by the directors and producers, prepare the final cut for the release.
Whiles most movies use one editor, some big budget movies requires more such as movies with big visual effects that may require one editor with another who qualifies in visual effects.
a movie editor needs to artistic and academic skills, he or her must be of course patient, a great collaborator, at the same time well informed on the new industry technology. they must have a good photographic eye for camera angels, visual effects as well as an ear for sound.
they must possess the ability to work alone on detailed and sometimes tedious work.
an editor gets paid depending on their level of both experience and expertise in the craft, beginners start off with around £18,000 to £25,000, the experienced editors get around £20,000 to £37,000 and the professionals and seniors get around £37,000 to £70,000.
Cinematographer
Cinematographers operate the cameras used to film
movies. They may specialize in areas such as special effects or cartoons, or
simply manage the multi-camera rigs required to film entire motion pictures. A
postsecondary degree is typically required to become a cinematographer.
There are many different types of video camera operators. A cinematographer
is simply one who films movies, from Hollywood blockbusters to documentary
shorts. Because making motion pictures is so complex, some cinematographers
specialize in one area, such as filming special effects or animation. Physical requirements for cinematography include good vision, strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to hold a camera by hand for an extended period of time. Cinematographers should also have artistic ability and an eye for detail and composition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov).
Often working with a director of photography, cinematographers prepare the cameras for each scene in a movie; this often includes multiple mounts so that they can get shots from many different angles. They may also use stationary cameras in one area and moving cameras in another in order to get multiple views of the action taking place in the scene.
Digital cameras have become more common in the industry, which makes it easier for cinematographers to get multiple shots with greater clarity. On large movie sets, some cinematographers sit on cranes, having crane operators move them into position as they track scenes with their cameras.
The BLS states that a postsecondary degree is typically required to become a cinematographer. Programs should cover camera equipment and operation, as well as cinematographic processes and techniques. Because of the growing prevalence of digital cinematography, it's important that students also gain an understanding of digital cameras and computer technology.
Students may focus on the techniques of cinematography at a technical school or vocational art school. Those seeking a more well-rounded education may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Art in Film, which usually includes coursework in cinematography. Both professional art schools and bachelor's degree programs often also explore the artistic and theoretical aspects of cinematography. Courses from an undergraduate film program may include pre-production visualization, cinematography lighting and 3-D cinematography.
Producer
They have overall control on every aspect of a film's production. They bring together and approve the whole production team. Their key responsibility is to create an environment where the talents of the cast and crew can flourish. Producers are accountable for the success of the finished film. They pretty much steer the film from beginning to end.
The Producer is often the first person to get involved in a project. Or they may be the agent-style Producer who focuses on the deal. The many responsibilities of the Producer span all four phases of production. In the Development stage, Producers are often responsible for coming up with the idea for a production, or selecting a screenplay. Producers secure the rights, choose the screenwriter and story editing team. They raise the development financing and supervise the development process.
In pre-production, Producers bring together the key members of the creative team. This includes the Director, Cinematographer and Production Designer and key cast members. They help the Executive Producers to raise money for the production. Once the initial finance is in place, they select other key production office personnel and Heads of Departments. Once the film is in production, Producers are responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of the team. Producers are also in constant communication and consultation with the Director and other key creatives, on and off set. They approve all script changes and cost reports. They are the first point of contact for all production partners, investors and distributors.
overall, when you look at the big picture, every role is connected to the other. the producer work closely with the director during pre production, production and even post production. the director too works hand in hand with the cinematographer during pre production as they plan for the cinematography of the film or tv show and during post production he works closely with the editor.
many will say that the film world is the directors world, as in the end all that really matters is his vision for the film, although he answers to the producer, the project is still his and he is the one with the heavy task to Shepperd the project from start to finish. however in the tv world the rules are different. in tv the director isn't the Shepperd of the project anymore but rather the producer. this is why it is known as the writer and producers world. the producers have to plan for the story arcs of all episodes and plan for the whole season, therefor the director comes on the project with a blueprint set by the producer which gives him title input to the story if any at all.
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