Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Production

Some of my thoughts...

On the role of Director


Throughout the project when I was director I often worried that I was being 'bossy' and ordering people around, I voiced this to my team mates and Moritz told me that I say what I want in such a way that it doesn't sound rude, I listen to everyone's opinions and take them into account if I didn't agree with something someone said I would give them valid reasons why it wouldn't work like:

  • Continuity between shots
  • The 180 degree rule 
  • Varied shots (not using mid shot too often) keeps the film interesting 
  • Having too much headroom (because sometimes it's better to cut off some of the head than have too much room above it) 
  • Unnecessary objects in the background that can draw the viewers eye away from the main focal point


At first I didn't think I would like being the director, especially because I can be shy around people I don't know but because I had written out the shooting script and I was gradually getting to know my team I began to feel comfortable and confident in the role, by the second day of filming I was actually enjoying it, I felt I was making a good impact on the filming and keeping the guys in check.

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