by uniondocs
So You Want to Learn to be a Film Director?
In order to be a film director you must realize that directing films is a job that, despite some stories about lucky people, requires a good education. There are lots of college programs offering classes for the latest lights, cameras, and film making technology — but the best education for a film career is working on the set via a mentor director in the industry.
The education requirements for learning the techniques to become a director also means you can get certification for the technical aspects of film making. The actual work as a director can be challenging, yet flexible and very rewarding. Study courses usually focus on the elements of a successful film plot, characters and style. But there’s more…
Directors need to know every aspect of a film’s production, from editing to cinematography to digital sound effects. Anyone