Post-Production for Emerging Directors: Working with Everyone on the Set

WEEK 4

WORKING WITH EVERYONE ON SET

David Mamet says in On Directing Film: "All you have to do on set is stay awake, follow your plans, help the actors be simple, and keep your sense of humour. [...] It is the plan that makes the movie." Still, your cast and crew will rely on you when it comes to making a decision even during an otherwise eventless shooting.

To keep calm and carry on with the shooting as you planned, we will discuss

1. the shooting schedule
2. your presence on set focusing on
   1. cinematography
   2. acting
   3. sound
   4. and your AD (the gentle person with the whip to keep the schedule)
3. keeping your sense of humour (staying kind under pressure)
4. keeping the balance between sticking to the plan vs embracing spontaneity.