Pre-Production - Becoming a Better Director

http://nofilmschool.com/2015/04/15-tips-becoming-better-director

Nofilmschool has a great article on becoming the best director you can be.


Clear Direction

This is important. I'll be sure to give as clear as possible. THis is possibly my last chance to direct something meaningful, so I will make it so.

Don't Always Stick to the Script

Jay Dufeal created such a great monologue, I'm going to give him freedom. He engrossed the character and I loved it. Its all about working together in the end. 


Study Other Styles to Learn Yours

I know my style now. I've developed it for three years. Gritty. Slow Build. Action. Its what defines what I want out of my films. 

Take Your Time and Be Efficient

I need to work on this. I find myself rushing and that's never good. I'll try my best in the prodiction.

Find a Clear Way to Communicate Your Goal


The script is designed with this in mind, and I think personally its executed brilliantly.

Friends Can Make Your Life Easier
Friends can! Half my crew is my friends! Friends are reliable and can get the best out of you if you let them.

Viewfinders Are Super Helpful On Set

Watching the scene back helps. Even blocking the scene to see what it looks like is so ideal.

Spend Your Time Wisely

Need to work on this. My time management is poor!

Avoid Fights On Set
I'm very chill when it comes to people. I work in McDonalds and am a Salesman in EE. It's my job to be chill as the next person.

Stay Hydrated
I'll be taking water on set because of how much talking ill be doing. to keep my up to speed.

Don't Worry About Gear
That's Josh's and Harry's Job! They'll do great.

Respect and Take Care of Your Team
Team work makes the dream work!

Actors Need Motivations, Not Just Marks
Definitely. I have faith the guys ive chosen will do just great.

Respect Your Actor's Process
Everyone starts somewhere, just like me. I need a chance as a director just like someone needs a chance in screen time.

Get It Done and Move On
That's a wrap!