If you were to put together a wall calendar of famous directors, there is little doubt that October would be reserved for the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Over his six-decade career, Alfred Hitchcock directed more than fifty films,…
As the director, you’re responsible for the entire viewing experience. Here are some under-appreciated but extremely effective techniques to make your job easier. Cover image via Disney. The words “Directed by” usually show up at the end of a title…
When you’re directing a movie, you’re in charge of the heartbeat of the project and, by extension, the heartbeat of the audience. There’s a natural rhythm to the world. Systems, left unperturbed, settle down into steady states. Things accelerate; things…
The director controls everything the audience sees, as well as everything they feel. Using the right colors can do some of the heavy lifting for you. As a director, you’re in control of every aspect of what appears on the…
A good soundtrack creates a memorable narrative. The trick is using music to tell the stories the camera can’t. No matter the project, a soundtrack is more than just a few catchy tunes that keep the beat. A proper soundtrack…
