What is the director ?

[paulrus]

Step 1 - don't post vague questions like that until you've done the rest of these steps

Step 2 - read these:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movie_director

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animation_director


Step 3 - go to the library and read a lot of books about making films

Step 4 - find a school that has a film/video/animation department and take some classes


Step 5 - see Step 1

[2a03]

If you already wrote the movie... Did you write it as a script or as an outline? A script is specially formatted and highly detailed... So if you don't already have a script do some research on how to write one and use this great free software...

http://www.celtx.com/

If you already have a script then the next step is to storyboard it... So take the images of the movie in your head and draw them out as rough pencil drawings... No special software needed for this just a pencil and paper... After you have your storyboard you will know exactly what you need to make your film... Cast members, locations, special fx etc... Getting the storyboards done is a major step towards making your film... Good LucK.

[Matty2Phatty]

i wrote a story and i want to be the director for it cuz i have the whole movie in my imagination

It always strikes me as funny when people have this attitude. I've had a couple of people try to pitch a script to me and add that they insist on directing, since it's their story, despite having no filmmaking experience, and having no clue what a director actually does.

If you don't mind, i could perhaps point you in the right direction after i know a few things :

1. Is it animated or live action?
2. Are you hoping to get paid?
3. Do you want studio backing or do you want to go independantly?
4. Can you tell the premise in 1 sentence? (I'm not asking you to, but you must be able to)
5. Have you ever been on a set before?
6. do you understand 'film language'? (colour palettes, framing, timing etc)
7. Do you want to sell your film or is it home video?

I think that should get us started.

[Nawras]

thanks all of you
i've been read alot of article on it and they helped me while i wrote my scenario

2a03
i'm finished with the scenario and i know that now i have to draw the storyboard but here is the problem that i have no skills in draw ( that would be disaster isn't it ? )
so is there any other way to make it through ?

Matty2Phatty
i know that you may think that i underestimate the work but if you think of me like that you got me wrong if i found someone to do the job better i'll give it to him cuz everyone read my story say that it amazing and it would be such a finest thing so i want to direct it by me cuz after all i know that i wouldn't accept it to be a crap i would sacrifice anything for it
1. it's animated movie ( high-end )
2. of course , but it's not a priority for me
3. i talk about 2 hour movie so it's not that easy i'll need a studio
4. yes i am
5. no, but i hope to
6. i've been read about it but i can't say that i totaly understand it
7. i think you know by know the answer for this one would be i want to make it world wide

my best regard

[2a03]

"i'm finished with the scenario and i know that now i have to draw the storyboard but here is the problem that i have no skills in draw ( that would be disaster isn't it ? )
so is there any other way to make it through ?"

Well I can't draw either :) but it's never stopped me before, you'd be surprised how many good films have been made by people who can't draw very well... Director Ridley Scott of Alien and Bladerunner draws storyboards that are so rough and basic they are known as "ridleygrams" because only he can understand them...even so he has made some great films :thumbsup: ... There are two kinds of storyboards... The kind I do are really only for me to understand so they are very rough and basic, they won't impress anyone but then again they don't have too they are simply a blueprint that you make so you don't get lost or go insane when trying to make your film... The other kind of boards are "showboards" those are the really fancy ones that comic artists are usually hired to draw... you only need those done if you are trying to raise money for your film, they are used to impress investors... So you need to decide... are your storyboards going to be for you? or for other people? If there for you don't worry and get started on them right away because you will learn so much more about your film when you start to draw it out frame by frame. Its really fun and exciting.

Here's some books you might find helpful...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073571231X/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_16/103-5485358-9039809?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823003175/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_12/103-5485358-9039809?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592001173/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_24/103-5485358-9039809?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

A list of helpful books for independent animators...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/34GFO3OHB2358/103-5485358-9039809?%5Fencoding=UTF8

[FabioMSilva]

Well I can't draw either :) but it's never stopped me before, you'd be surprised how many good films have been made by people who can't draw very well...

well, i can draw, but i find it too much time consuming to use as storyboards. If you have some understanding of 3d, you could do as i do, 3d storyboards, using for example skeletons for the characters and some basing walls and floor and maybe lighting, as well camaras. U can even do animatics. very useful :thumbsup:

cheers

[Nawras]

2a03
Director Ridley Scott of Alien and Bladerunner draws storyboards that are so rough and basic they are known as "ridleygrams" because only he can understand them

that would be if you make a real movie but in the cg movies i think here comes the storyboard one of the most important things ever in the project cuz you have to design it from your imagination but if you in a real world you will go to places and set camera, lights, etc and get the work done by directing i'm sorry if i my words are not understandable but i think you will know what i mean and i really appreciate your help :wavey:


The Solid Snake
If you have some understanding of 3d, you could do as i do, 3d storyboards, using for example skeletons for the characters and some basing walls and floor and maybe lighting, as well camaras. U can even do animatics. very useful

that would be much better i've been thinking to make my movie in this way and name the objects and characters , you hit my brain :thumbsup:

thanks all and i really appreciate your interest in reply fast :)

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