Despite not being the individuals in front of the camera, a director’s role is of the utmost importance within the entire show set. They do more than just shout ‘Action’ or ‘Cut’ – they are the people who determine the entire creative vision of the film and are the mastermind behind some of the major decisions for their films.
Simply take a look at the work one of the most legendary directors like Taiwo Oduala has contributed to the film industry.
Nigerian-American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor, Taiwo Oduala has been known to create many amazing visual works within the entertainment industry. Some of his establishments include the prestigious Oduataj Entertainment where he serves as the president and is also a member of the Directors Guild of Nigeria.
Over the years, Oduala has directed many technical and creative films, which include action, comedy, and movies with special visual effects. His passion and expertise as one of the best directors has led him to create some of the finest films of our time. Naturally, his talent has been recognized by the world – he has gotten seven official selections at the Hollywood New Directors Film Festival, Golden State Film Festival, Black Film Festival, Marina Del Rey Film Festival, to name a few.
As one of the best in his field of work, here are a few tips he has shared in hopes that aspiring film directors can learn valuable information before they officially enter the film industry.
Being a Team Player
One of the first signs of a successful film director is their ability to work well with others. They know how to collaborate with cinematographers, actors, and other crew members. Plus, they are not the types who would shout commands – directing is more than that. With a little bit of intuition and trust in your team, a good director will know when to command and surrender to the moment.
Communication is Key
As a director, it is essential that you have the social skills to effectively communicate with your team. Plus, being good at communication can allow directors to explain actors a certain way they want them to act, the lighting crew on where all the lights should be, the cameraman on what angles they want for a certain shot, etc. Moreover, it also creates an open and safe environment for actors to voice their concerns and ask questions – and your answers in turn will give them the confidence they need to bring out their best performance.
Being Realistic
Being the directors, you will have to know the limitations of your budget for the crew and actors. Being too ambitious with your schedule – such as shooting more than ten pages a day – is a surefire way to quickly burn out and endanger the wellbeing of your crew. It is essential that you should create an ideal shooting schedule that will help keep your team on track and be in their best healthy states throughout the shoot.
