From the course: 1 Person Crew Video Productions: 2 The Cinematic Look

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Directing tips

Directing tips

From the course: 1 Person Crew Video Productions: 2 The Cinematic Look

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Directing tips

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- Information without emotion is not retained. The first role of a director, even when working as a one person crew, is to protect the integrity of the story, from the script to the final cut. So, you need to make sure that everything in front of the camera makes sense, from the location, the lighting, the wardrobe, everything. The second role of a director is to have answers. Should the samurai where a black or white kimono? Black. Was the last movement too fast? Yes, so let me do a second take. This time with a wider shot. Is the location working? Not at all. Let's stop and find a better one. Here are some practical tips I have learned after many hours shooting on location. Shoot for the edit. Get what you will need in post, skip the maybes. Start with a great ending. Tell a compelling story that is unpredictable. Place story and characters in a believable world. Do your best to avoid white and red shirts,…

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