A director is the person
responsible for bringing a show to life. For example, when
a movie is being filmed, it is the director's job to piece
together the lighting, set, props, backgrounds, camera
angles and actor performances necessary to making the film
look good on the big screen.
The director is second in command, next to the movie's
producer. And while, other individuals may be
directly responsible for acting performances, lighting,
camera and set design, the director is ultimately
responsible for fitting all those different pieces
together.
Perhaps most importantly, directors give direction to actors.
For example, if an actor has a fight scene with another
actor, the director may tell the actor to yell or screen,
position his body in certain ways, or change the scene
around entirely, turning the fight scene into a
stare-down, rather than an actual fight.
What Are The Director's Primary Responsibilities?
Helping to edit the film in the post-production
phase (after all the filming has taken place).
Helping the casting director find the right actors
for the roles in the production.
