Directors Masterclass

Before we went off to do our filming each member of the group attended a masterclass specifically designed to the role they would be undertaking.
So for me I went to a masterclass concerning directing.
I recieved a lot of information about how cast should be handled and the best way to direct...

What to do with your cast as a director...
The director should really be the only one talking to the cast, they need to form a special relationship


Getting into character:
- Explain the character to help get them into role
- Introduce them to the character profiles - give them the background to the person they'll be playing
- Don't give them a stereotype of character such as "Your character is really bitchy" as it may affect their acting


In rehearsals:
- Clearly explain what they need to do
- Take them to locations
- And maybe explain to them how a film is made - inform them of the various steps included so they understand that it's not easy or simple and will require patience
- Rehearse in order of the shooting schedule
- Show them the storyboard and shooting schedule


During shoot:
- Remember to tell them there must be silence on set
- Let them be aware that there's a lot of standing around and waiting
- Introduce the crew
- Show them the equipment
- Look at what is happening on the camera screen NOT the live action - it's what the camera see's that will be shown to the audience
- Explain to the cast that they must do the whole sequence during every shot
- Tell cast NOT TO LOOK AT THE CAMERA AFTER FILMING A SHOT
- And that they must NOT ACT UNTIL I SAY "ACTION" OR STOP UNTIL I SHOUT "CUT"