The Director: Crash Course Film Production with Lily Gladstone #7
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2017
- So... what do Directors even do? That's not an easy question to answer but today Lily will do her best. Generally, directors are the driving creative force behind a movie, deciding what kind of cinematic world the story will take place in, how the performances will fit into that, and how the camera will capture that world. But, there's a lot more to discuss on this episode of Crash Course Film Production with Lily Gladstone.
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One peice of advice I heard from director Corey Lubowich, "You should know a little bit of everything. Because when you're directing not everything's your job, but everything's your problem."
This is VERY good advice.
- Nick J.
Another piece of advice: i before e, friendo!
STARKID
Big reality check there.
In 10 years from now. I aim to direct my first feature film🙏
Make it 5. You know you can. If you started building a reliable film crew over the next 9 months, just becoming friends with a DoP, an editor, some actors, etc, you'd still be within your first year of a 5/10 year journey - but you'd already have your most essential people in mind. With these people, within your first 9 months, you could start building trust, and talking about tackling a project together in the next coming year.
Then it's just a case of, do you wait for an amazing, perfect story to direct; do you write one for yourself; or do you find a friend with a story, and simply direct that so that you're creating something?
1.5 years in with your new network, inspire them with a short-film or documentary idea, get together, and give yourselves all 3-4 months to start - and finish - this piece. This piece no matter how great or bad is now your calling card. You make a website just for this piece to be displayed. And now with your calling card, you can go find that feature film position. One tip is, it'll be easier becoming a director if you can become a great story writer too; dialogue, tension, plot, an entire screenplay.
This means, you could aim to be writing for production studios in your 2nd/3rd year of this journey, which is a great position to be in - earn trust with them (having had them direct a few of your screenplays, and them having seen your calling card film before), and after writing 3-4 successful films for them, you may earn a chance in that 3rd, 4th or 5th year to direct one of their lower budget - but still a feature - films. Now when you get that chance, have the mentality of a confident PARTNER of theirs, not an employee working under them. Reason being, with confidence, you can say 'I'm also going to be a producer on this', meaning you chip in your money, generally do 'everything', but then best of all, you'll acually get a percentage of profit from the film, which, being released by an actually succesful production company, will be a big pay day - a big enough pay day to start your own Production Company.
Then, put some of your own funds into your next film, wave around your *2* directed films + multiple other well-written ones, and attract investors. Build relationships with a couple of investors you like as people, and consistently work with eachother if you're able to make them money. A happy lifetime will await you in film if you follow something roughly like this.
I highly highly highly suggest you become dual-speared, and if you want to be a director, wiggle your way into that position by first being a writer/editor/DoP. This is alongside being an amateur director in the meantime.
Mr IY good luck, hope you make a good movie.
Why not right now? By 2027 you could already be a pro :D
why not tomorrow
so true lol
Lily Gladstone is simply precious.
I aspire to be a film director one day and I hope these videoes will help me with the futrue.
He protec, but he also attac, but most importantly he direcc.
Monsier excellent
Monsier Thats THICC
HAHAHAHAH
Not funny..... But uno ...
For some reason this episode was really powerful and made me want to go watch some movies and shows with good acting and directing. Good job!
I thought I wanted to be a director, but then I learned what a director does.
Leonardo Celente sooo... you don't want that anymore?
Once again, Crash Course does a better job of teaching me what I need to know than my college.
Can I give you my $4k instead? XD
Was it Alfred Hitchcock that said, when an actor asked him what his motivation in the scene was, he answered "your paycheck"?
Don't know if that is just an urban legend or not, but Hitchcock was never an actor's director.
- Nick J.
When i grow up i am going to be a director
Same
This was really helpful. I'm currently doing my thesis. I was very unsure and unconfident in terms of what I needed to do, but this helped me a lot. I feel like I have a better understanding of what my goal wis with each department and how to lead everyone. Thank you.
This was a great video with great insight, and I'm now subscribed. This is so exciting for me, I love directing. Some never take the challenge because they see it as difficult and tedious, but not me. Whether in class in film school or at home, I would be imagining stories and characters. When professors would asked who wants to be the director, I would always raise my hand. I already had a story, and characters. I also write my own scripts, do my own cinematography, and do my own editing. When you see yourself as an artist instead of a director doing a job, everything falls into place. The challenge becomes a joy, and the long hours, and many days are worth the reward. To see your imagination come to life. It feels like creating life. It's the purpose of bringing life to an idea, an expression. When you see it as an art, think as an artist, and have a story to tell that will connect with the audience. It is a great and enlightening journey that In the future I will share with the world in theaters around the world. The journey of a passionate filmmaker has no equal.
1:22 She's in the box.
I have always wondered about this. Thank you for keeping it simple and easy to understand!
This helps me a lot.
Really? Tell me! :)
- Nick J.
For me, this goes beyond filmmaking. The thing about a director having to create a safe space for others to express their creativity, while keeping the whole project in mind and taking the final decisions... it applies to any good manager :-)
Adam Soska No, it doesn't.
Karl Karlos maybe for him but not you
I was just thinking about searching on this topic and hear it is perfect explanation just on time
I am making an Independent film and this video really gave me an idea to communicate with my actors.
Film History and Production are some of the best CrashCourse material! KUDOS!
Interesting summary of the role of the director in a film. Result-oriented direction, incidentally, was of the major problems with George Lucas' directing after Return of the Jedi was released and nobody was able to keep him on a leash anymore - the man was obsessed with trying to get actors to do /exactly/ as he envisioned, even if the actual results weren't actually good.
It's great learning about all of this!
such a great video series
Great video! Very informative and all-encompassing.
So complex yet informative
This series is great!
Very clear. Thank you
Thank you
I love how they use Road to Perdition as examples
I love this
This is good for my indecisive-self
awesome vid!
I love it
The only word I was missing in this video (until is showed up at the end) was ''Story''
The Director IS what the title says: He/She decides The Direction. And the Direction of what? The Story of course.
Yes, the Narrative is plotted out with the script already, but The Director is the 'Visual Storyteller', which decides How the story should be told visually.
The Camera, the actors, the location, sound, prod. design etc etc are All experts in their craft to help the director to find the best possible Direction the story can be visualized.
The Director is the Expert in conveying to his Team the 'red thread' of the Visual Story, he/she imagines the Direction of the Story should go.
My favorite exercise form a Producers POV is the 'Pitch' that is arguable one of the most important skill a Director should have to land a job.
'The Pitch' is simply a condensed version of the movie, based up on a script or a concept of a narrative, to show Producers and/or studios executives their Vision of the film.
In film school (or just in your own free time), one of the most fun exercises is when you give the same Script/Story Concept/Inspiration/guideline to different film directors, and see how the different Directors interpenetrate that Narrative Visually through the language of film.
(I guess that makes me one of the few people who actually get interested in re-boots, adaptions etc, because one can see how (if done well) one Narrative can be interpenetrated in so many different ways. It's interesting how movie audiences are so hung up with 'The ultimate best definitive version of a story', and no other is allowed to exists, while on the Theater Stage new versions of the same narrative gets made all the time)
Makes a lot of sense. I wonder, did the acting of the first Resident Evil game even have a director for its acting?
Thank you so much for this video series! These vids help me a lot! This one definitely helped me change my method of directing
Very interesting and informative video
What Mamet is trying to say is, "The director doesn't have the vision, the writer has the vision; just tell the actors what to say and point the camera at them."
Lily is great!!
Much better than craig.
More Lily!!!!
Result-oriented directing... George Lucas?
100%. In the prequel behind the scenes clips he does every single one of the things a director is not supposed to do.
Tragically, this is correct. BUT, if you want to see a really good functioning crew (specifically the ADs) check out those behind the scenes videos/docs on the prequels.
- Nick J.
My dream having my own film production
Cool
I had to think of Interviews with Jennifer Lawrence the whole time and what she said in interviews "oh, just tell me if I should speak louder or angry??" :D
Hey, Crash Course. This video is really informative and knowledgeable. 💙
But can you please make one on #WRITERS, because I'm a writer and I know the Writer's Job is not easy and really challenging😇👍👍
I could not agree more with the advice on working with actors and focusing the characters' goal in each scene. If you focus on the character goals, then you will generally get the performance you wanted, even if you didn't know you wanted it. This is true also for screenwriters. Another bit I would touch on is the interaction and relationship between the director, the AD and producers/production. Its a delicate balance of time, performance, and money and a good director will always attempt to balance these with a preference towards performance just as an AD has a preference towards time and a producer has a preference towards budget. They all work together trying to make it all happen but each has their own focuses to help ensure that there is the best performances while remaining on schedule and therefore within the budget.
I also wholesomely agree that it is beneficial for a director to understand other departments. Ultimately you are the reason everything is happening, even if the producers like to get involved, and understanding the requests you make of your crew will help them to respect you and work harder to bring your vision to life. It will also help to prevent you from asking something of your crew that is unreasonable or would be a strain on your time/budget. If you still believe said idea is needed you at least have the ability to understand you are asking a lot and to ask with empathy.
ohhhhhhwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwowwwwwwwwwwwwww this is so amazing yes thank you so much
Watched an ad about dialogue writing with David Mamet before the video started . Coincidence
This is a good explanation of what's wrong with Peter Greenaway's films. Though they are still worth watching.
good
Im gonna watch this overnight
Good for you
Anybody need a director?
Hey, Mr. Welles, i am producing a chimi Changa ad and i am currently in need for a good director like you
No I'm not "supposed" to be dead any more than anyone's supposed to be alive
Cool :D
ماشاء الله 👍💞
first 10 seconds of the video, you can clearly hear that your mic blimp is either gone or broked... the 'S' sound hurts my ears! :)
words
I found that section about how the director and actors interact kind of confusing. Something to look deeper into I suppose.
There are several "types" of acting styles that each have their own history and method. Each actor you work with as a director will have their own unique way of "getting into character" but many of them will share overall styles with one another. Somewhere I have a presentation on this I will try to dig up if you are interested in looking into the different schools of acting and how a director can work with each style to help bring about a good performance. The main goal of course is to get the actors and the directors to answer the question, "What does the character ultimately want in this scene." Like the video said, the character in the example wanted the other character to stay in the room, so all their acting (hand motions, blocking, facial expressions, etc) will be geared towards that goal despite what the script tells them to say.
When asked about his role as Gandolf, Ian McKellen (jokingly) said, "I imagined what it would be like to be a wizard, and then I pretended and acted in that way, on the day..." As a director it is your job to get the actor to be thinking, "What would a person who wanted the other character to stay in the room do?" And then you use your knowledge of the character, which you should already have on hand through a combination of character development in pre-production and by the choices of the actor so far in the film, to determine how that character would speak and act. Is the character sarcastic? Then perhaps they dare the other actor to leave, but since that isn't really what they want, they say the line with a worried or sad face with lots of emotion and stand in their way. Despite the spoken line being completely opposite of the character's goal, the facial expressions and other physical acting can sub-textually still align with the goal, "Don't leave". This gives the performance depth and layers. Many people don't actually ever say exactly what they mean anyway.
I always wonders why people dislike. I wish i could see what they commented.
I want to be an director and actor
Robert Bresson says not so lol it depends on the director. James Cameron is another who would probably disagree lol
Are there any examples of good movies that were made without directors? Is the necessity or perceived benefit of having a director a custom or placebo effect? Would it be possible for to have a successful production without a director by just having everyone follow what the script says and coordinating among themselves?
Oh hey, shovel knight shovel in thumbnail
But the screenwriter is the one who writes the story and really knows it inside and out. Shouldn’t they be the ultimate decider in the how the movie is directed? thats what I dont get
its like if I wrote a poem, I would be the most qualified person to recite it, not some audiobook-reader-for-hire
Screenwriters don't necessarily have the skill to bring the material to life, and some of the best directors wrote/write their own scripts
The screenwriter typically doesn't really have an interest in actually producing the script, they like to write. They sell or option their script to studios or producers who they think will do their work justice, or simply because they do this for a living. Not all screenplays are someone's baby, sometimes they are simply building blocks for someone else so the screenwriter can earn a living. Its very unlikely that you have ever watched a film where the final edit matches the original script. Screenplays goes through draft after draft and can change all the way up until the day before release.
Just because you wrote the poem (script) doesn't mean you are the most qualified to recite it. Someone who is a trained orator would be quite a bit more qualified to actually speak the poem aloud to an audience. Even if you are a trained orator yourself, the idea is that the more people who have a creative interpretation of your story, the more people who will enjoy it in the end. Also remember too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the stew so what I just said has its limits. There are many reasons why a screenwriter/director/DP/editor/producer all in a one person package is bad for a film. As the screenwriter it is your job to write in such a way that you are able to get your voice into the final film despite any rewrites or changes. Your style should be so well written into the fabric of the story that people can sense it despite someone else directing, producing it, editing, and shooting it. That's how screenwriters contribute to the teamwork effort that is film. Now if your really good, a film may bring you along as consultant and actually consult you with their plans and ideas.
Thanks Learned some new Things Some of my favorite Directors are George Lucas,JJ Abrams and Zack Snyder
Those are horrible choices. Especially zach snyder
Gonzesse you shitted on him but at least you where honest 😂😂😂
I wonder what do they do about weather. Like, I've written a script, which has no scenes in rain, but needed to have that autumn weather. We were purposefully awaiting October to begin shooting, and this October was all raining. We've shot like 20% of the film, and October is almost over, it's gonna snow soon. What do you do in situations like that?
Its all about the budget. Your budget dictates what you can and cannot do to work around weather. Creativity will only get you so far unfortunately. For example, if you need lots of fall type weather, it would be best to shoot in a location that has an extended period of fall weather or constantly be ready to shoot each day if the weather is bad so you can grab shots at a moments notice between rain showers which means lots of money wasted on waiting around.
I am trying to be a Director. I need lot's more to know, that's why i am here.
In India up any director guide me
43122?
How do the directors get money to pay their actors and scripts and editors???????
Or, you could just cast Al Pacino.
Nothing on rehearsing and 12 Angry Men?
Wat happened to john green?
He still hosts crash course from time to time, but there are so many series on so many different subjects that it wouldn't make sense for him to host them all, even if he had the time (which he doesn't).
"The actor is supposed to be safe space to explore the character". Well there is a bevy of cannonical directors that failed at doing just that... can you believe?
Got here late. Mmmm 😟
And after all that here comes the producers to waste away all this hard work
Where did the other guy go, damn It's been that long since I have watched this, when did PBS take over
Gg
I thought the director wasn't allowed in the cutting room since he would get too sentimental over shots left out. That's why "director cuts" are 5 hour long. But that's weird too since they should know timing beforehand.
There is a saying. "Kill your darlings." It's directly applicable to directors cutting things that they love because you are absolutely going to be doing this as a director unless perhaps you are an editor turned director haha.
The good thing is, a decent director would never take any of this advice. Otherwise their movies would be horrible, sometimes the actor is an idiot and you just have to do what you have to do to get it done. There's no right way to direct, it's entirely dependent on the project - and I can imagine a project serviced by the approach she describes here wrt actors.
I think I would disagree, to put it mildly. If your actor is an "idiot" then you cast incorrectly. Despite that, a good director can use this advice to pull a good performance out of anyone, even an "idiot." If your direction is, "Be more mad" then of course you will get bad performances. But if you say, "Your character wants to beat this guy to death" almost everyone can relate to this on some level. You immediately get the actor thinking about a time where they felt the same way and then the subconscious begins to take over and you can start to see that rage in their eyes during the performance. Your job is to be a negotiator, a psychiatrist. I know it sounds wishy-washy but performances are served by this type of subconscious emotion. Its part real, part fake and it makes your characters come to life. Your goal is to suspend the belief of the audience and make them think that these are real people. If you are "just doing what you have to do to get it done" then your goal is just to make a film about you.
"...might sound a little foofy." Are you sure you should've said that? Might get a content standards violation for language there. (Apparently "foofy" is French slang for ones "private parts", if you know what I mean.)
Chances are that a lot of words are slang _somewhere_.
Two words:
Denis Villeneuve
Get off your Blade Runner 2049 High it was a great movie but The Film of 2017 will Go The Last Jedi Rian Johnson> Denis Villeneuve
Six words: Sitting On The Shoulders Of Giants.
How long does it take to make one of these videos? It seems that the timing is unfortunate given the Hollywood scandal.
How so? Aren't we allowed to talk about film making any more? For how long?
The world moves on.
Well, we shot these last winter. So our timeline is months out and we obviously can't plan for everything.
- Nick J.
Stanley Kubrick disliked this video.
I'm so early
Is it just me or does the audio keep going in and out?
Ur looking...gorgeous,😋
Chuck Norris taught me how to make films.
May I ask a favor could you lighten your area a little its kinda darn and ominous
Marilyn Darling I kinda like the low key Neo noir. Maybe at the final episode there's a twist that Lily and Craig the same person.
you know...like "dim the lights" in the artsy filmy world, I guess.
"We should be able to watch a film with the sound off and still be able to get what's going on" OMG this makes me think of the Star wars prequels and all the scenes where its two people sitting on a couch or walking and talking in boring shot reverse shot. Without the sound you'd have no idea whats going on other then two people are talking.
4th
FIRST
when she said "safe space" she lost me... :>/
Will you be explaining the role of Harvey Weinstein on film-making?
They did it last episode when they were talking about producers.
Waste of time
How about you direct your lips over here
Thank you