Director Pro Tips

This article/video was about a few tips for becoming a better director. First is Clear direction. This of course is making sure you know exactly what you want to do, so you don't set the bar too high or too low. Next is don't always stick to the script. If something made sense to you when you were writing it, but doesn't make sense now don't feel obliged to stick to it. If it makes sense to change it for filming, change it. Next is study other styles to learn yours. Not everyone knows what their style is right away. So watching other peoples work can help you learn and add on to yours. Next is take your time and be efficient. If your work is rushed, its super easy to tell. Don't ever rush to finish. Pace your self, and make sure the end product will look great. Next is find a clear way to communicate your goal. This means to make sure you know what your goal in the end is,and find the best way to achieve that goal. Next is friends can make your life easier. No one likes filming alone, when you have friends they can help you out with other jobs you'd otherwise have to do. And they can also provide some entertainment during the stressful parts of film making. next is how view finders are helpful on set. View finders are lens like devices you can use to see what the shot will look like when you film it. They give you a better idea of what the camera will see, in comparison to just your naked eye. Next is spend your time wisely. If you waste all of your time, then all the production just goes to waste. Just pace yourself, and make sure work is getting done on schedule. Next is avoid fights on set. No one likes when things get ugly, especially when making movies. Try to avoid fights so work can get done and no one claws anyone's eyes out with a screwdriver. Next is stay hydrated. This might seem weird but if everyone is dying of thirst, not a whole lot of work will get done. Just make sure everyone is comfortable. Next is don't worry about gear. It doesn't matter if you don't have the latest and greatest equipment. Just make due with what you have and not just wish you had better equipment. Next is respect your actors and team. No one likes being unappreciated. Make sure everyone is happy to be a part of your production. Next is actors need motivation not just marks. This is basically to tell your actor what he's feeling to give him a better idea how to act for a scene. Next is respect your actors process. Everyone's acting style is different. So respect how you actor prepares for the role. And finally the last point is to get it done and move on. Once your done with your project, don't just wish you did things differently. Just move on to your next big project.
Wow jeez, I did not expect to write this much stuff. Anyways, I thought this was a good article and can help people on making great movies. I'll try to use as many of these tips as possible next year in video class. And even some of the tips here apply to Animation as well that I'll try to use.