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Directing
Small Crew Directing (page 4)

Final Notes

Directing anyone is not easy. Well-known director and author Alan Armer describes the director as being an artist, a technician and a parent/psychiatrist. This multifaceted position takes a steady hand, quick mind and even temper. Treating your crew well and giving them a pat on the back occasionally will go a long way towards creating an enjoyable set and a great final production.

Contributing editor Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D., is an independent video/film producer/director and teaches video production courses at the college level.

Side Bar: Small and Smaller

A blockbuster Hollywood movie has a person for every position and an assistant for every player, whereas, realistically, you might have a crew of 5 to 10. Below is a breakdown of the dual-roles you and your crew might take when you wear many hats.

Positions and Crewmember:

Director-Audio Monitor
Producer-Script Supervisor
Producer-Assistant Camera Operator
Audio Mixer-Assistant Director
Grip-Gaffer

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