Film Directors Don't Need Pristine Movie Visuals
It's easy for movie directors to get wrapped up in the techie obsession with camcorder resolution, number of chips, scan lines and color depth. These directors can find themselves worrying more about the way to capture images...
Why Film Directing, Filmmaking Seems Difficult
There's a popular notion that film directing is a hard thing to do. Lots of people doubt their ability to be able to direct a movie. There is a kind of awe that people bestow upon directors. Without a doubt it can tough...
Film Directing Can't Mask Poor Movie Story
There is a false notion amongst many aspiring film directors that any script can be made better by a great movie director. These film directors believe story is just a nicety and isn't the backbone of a good film. Movie...
Movie Directors Need Know Film Production Design
Where film directors point the camera and what actors they put in the frame are an important aspect of filmmaking. Just as important to a movie director is what kind of room the actors standing in and what clothing they are...
Movie Director Screen Actors Requirements
They say casting is 90% of the film. Some people assume that this 90% consists of the look of the actor, but in reality there are many other characteristics that are important. It's true that the look of an actor...
Film Directors Hurt By Movie Visual Effects
Visual effects can be a powerful tool in making a film. They have the ability to rectify your mistakes and create things that could never be physically created. From compositing out corporate logos to creating lifelike...
Movie Directors Guide To Camcorder Auto Mode
As much as I preach going with your existing skill set and doing the best you can, there are still some basic principles that are good to ingrain into your working style. It can be hard to unlearn once you've established a...
Movie Camera Aspect Ratios Film Directors Shoot In
Film directors don't always shoot footage in the same format from one project to the next. Movie directors don't always have access to the equipment they would like to. Often the requirements of the story necessitate a certain...
Film Director Movie Ideas From Reality Are Better
Ideas are the lifeblood of any great piece or art. Though the ideas in certain art forms might not seem as important as the technique, most people are not impressed by a well-made film full of boring ideas. Ideas can come from...
How To Become A Film Director
Film directing is knowing everything yet doing nothing, some say. Movie directors are in charge of a great variety of disciplines and it can help to have a rudimentary grasp of all of them. There is no single way to become a film...
