can an inexperienced director embarrass himself?

Landon D. Parks said:
Name calling? Who called somebody names?
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Only Gary knows apparently, voices perhaps.




This thread is one of those where everyone has their opinion and is entitled to it threads.

We don't all agree, but that's OK.


Nothing personal Landon, these internet difference of opinion things are tough, it would be so much easier in person....:thumbsup:
 
Cheesesailor77 said:
the consensus is that its better for the production if you do.
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This is surely true. And there-in lies the value of discussions like this. Those among us who have the gut feeling that the consensus is wrong for them, can find - if not like minds - at least others who feel the same way. It can save you a lot of frustration and keep you on the path that is right for you. Nothing's worse than trying to do things that are consensually "right" and having them keep tripping you up. It's debilitating.

And Pookie makes a great point. If you're going against conventional wisdom your intrests are probably best served if you don't flaunt it in the face of potential investors. You can always throw storyboards and even a script away before you start shooting.
 
Cheesesailor77 said:
...I've taken some entry level acting classes (and learned I'm not an actor)...
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I haven't read the whole thread yet, so someone else may have given you this advice, but it never hurts to have it confirmed right? :thumbsup:

Take an acting class not to learn that you are "not an actor" and not just to see how actors work. Take an acting class and watch the teacher. He/she has to "direct" the students to get them to learn how to hone their craft. See what they do and emulate that.

As far as your experience with seeing other first time directors being treated with respect, it's as easy as this: treat you people with respect first. You're new to the game (as most of us are here) so stop thinking of this as "your" movie and learn to collaborate. Make it everyone's. Good Luck.
 
Wow, I just read the rest of the thread and now realize my comments are not the issue anymore. Sorry. But I hope they help, Cheesesailer. This thread was to help him learn to direct actors but now it's about why Pookie is a jerk (:happy: ) and questioning Landon's credibility. Serves me right for leaving the Cafe. Yikes.:undecided
 
DoubleIt said:
While film making is a visual medium it is not drawn! It is filmed! If you have a vision and communicate that or simply do it, what is the point of a story board?
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The same question could be asked about the screenplay --"a film is filmed, not written!", right? :huh: Surely you would not advocate someone to try to make a movie without a screenplay, would you?
 
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