Role of the Director Jessica Carius Lorenzo Mirandola

Role of the DirectorJessica Carius

Lorenzo Mirandola

WHO IS THE DIRECTOR

- The “creative force” behind the making of a film - In charge of visualizing the script and translating it into images and sounds

- DIRECTOR IS NOT THE SAME AS THE PRODUCER- The producer is responsible for the financial aspects of the film, the director is

in charge of the creative aspects.

WHAT THE DIRECTOR DOES

• The director either – writes the script– commissions it to be written– or is hired after the script has been completed

• Coaches actors to perform to his/hers envisioned roles• In charge of cinematography and technical aspects of the film

DIRECTOR COACHING

ACTORS

SKILLS OF THE DIRECTOR

• Artistic vision• Commitment • Passion for film making• Leadership skills• Co-operation• Creative skills to make an original piece• “Director must inspire and motive his team to produce the film they have

envisioned”

CitationsJessica Carius & Lorenzo Mirandola

1. "Film Director - Skillset." Film Director - Skillset. Creative Skill Set, n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2013. http://www.creativeskillset.org/film/jobs/direction/article_3880_1.asp

2. "The Film Director." The Film Director. Media College.com, 1995. Web. 06 Sept. 2013. http://www.mediacollege.com/employment/film/director.html

The role of a screenwriterBy L and Savannah

What do screenwriters do?• Develop the background of the plot of the story

• Write the screenplay• Create narrative• One of the most influential people in narrative

of movie

citations

• "Screenwriter - Skillset." Screenwriter - Skillset. Creative Skillset, n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

• Hauge, Michael. "Do You Really Want to Be a Screenwriter?" Do You Really Want to Be a Screenwriter? Writer's Store, n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

Cinematographer

By:Akkshay Khoslaa

&Terry Steenman

Information

• Definition: Movie photographer specially in charge of shooting the movie.

• Fun Fact: American Society of Cinematographers is in California and is committed to educating film makers about the arts and crafts of cinematography.

What they are in charge of:

• Lighting• Shots• Aspect Ratio• Camera Movement• Depth• Filters

Bibliography

• ASC. "The Legacy Lives On." The ASC. ASC, 2013. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

• Merriam Webster. "CinematographerAbout Our Definitions: All Forms of a Word (noun, Verb, Etc.) Are Now Displayed on One Page." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, 2013. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

Sound Designer / Mixer

Michael He and Noah Dickson

Sound Designer

● The sound designer works with the director to shape an overall and consistent soundtrack

● They strive to achieve the most out of the expressive possibilities of the medium of sound

● Sound designers are not limited to the creation of sound effects, but experiments with the manipulation of music and dialogue as well.

Examples of Sound Design

Star Wars Apocalypse Now

Sound Mixer

● Responsible for all audio and sound effects (placement)○ Check levels while sound is being recorded○ Alert the director if there is any interference○ Manage sound equipment○ Give responsibilities to others on the production

sound team● Much skill involved

○ Ex: Sound mixer determines what types of microphones to use in any given scenario and where they should ideally be positioned

● Different than a sound editor

Works Cited

"Production Sound Mixer." Shmoop. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Sept.

2013.

Thom, Randy. "Designing A Movie For Sound." FilmSound.org.

N.p., 1999. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

Role of the Editor

• An Editor creates the final film in post-production.• He selects and splices the best shots to capture the mood, pace, and drama.• He must work closely with the director in order to gain a complete

understanding of the story.• He has to lay out the imagery and synchronize the sound which may include

voiceovers, the soundtrack or added sound or visual effects.• An editor uses digital systems to edit the films.• “Film editing that is done well is not noticeable because the cuts are seamless or

done for artistic effect”

Works Cited

"Film Editor." Film Programs Directory. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

"Film/video Editor: Job Description." | Prospects.ac.uk. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

"Movie Editor." Academy of Art University: Academy of Art University: The San Francisco Based Art School. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Sept. 2013.

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