Does screening early rough cuts undermine the editing process?

Bill Davis · July 10th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Since we're rolling along with this...

Have you guys notice that in this era flooded with information about the EQUIPMENT of our profession, I'm seeing a lot more newbies who think that directing the CAMERAS, and directing the placement and use of the LIGHTS and ultimately directing the operation of the the EDITING GEAR - actually IS what "directing" is all about?

And where they fail most is not understanding the need to direct the PEOPLE, including those minor assets (the ACTORS)as being critical?

In other words, they treat the PEOPLE involved (including the actual ACTORS) as just another asset in the process.

This has been disturbing me for a while. Directors directing things, instead of performances.

Anyone else?

Dylan Couper · July 10th, 2008, 07:56 PM

I like when filmmakers spend weeks researching if Red or SI2k are better for their project... and then don't have a shot list or storyboards on the day and haven't even had a rehearsal. :)

Mike Barber · July 10th, 2008, 09:55 PM

Will the idea of "we'll fix it in post" ever die? And who exactly is the "we" in that sentiment? What the people who say that really mean is "someone else will have to fix that in post."

Dylan Couper · July 10th, 2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan Couper

I like when filmmakers spend weeks researching if Red or SI2k are better for their project... and then don't have a shot list or storyboards on the day and haven't even had a rehearsal. :)

Oh, and I forgot to mention that they end up shooting it on a DVX100 anyway....

July 10th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#17
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I like when filmmakers spend weeks researching if Red or SI2k are better for their project... and then don't have a shot list or storyboards on the day and haven't even had a rehearsal. :) __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 10th, 2008, 09:55 PM	#18
Mike Barber Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 731	Will the idea of "we'll fix it in post" ever die? And who exactly is the "we" in that sentiment? What the people who say that really mean is "someone else will have to fix that in post." __________________ Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming."

July 10th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#16
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	Since we're rolling along with this... Have you guys notice that in this era flooded with information about the EQUIPMENT of our profession, I'm seeing a lot more newbies who think that directing the CAMERAS, and directing the placement and use of the LIGHTS and ultimately directing the operation of the the EDITING GEAR - actually IS what "directing" is all about? And where they fail most is not understanding the need to direct the PEOPLE, including those minor assets (the ACTORS)as being critical? In other words, they treat the PEOPLE involved (including the actual ACTORS) as just another asset in the process. This has been disturbing me for a while. Directors directing things, instead of performances. Anyone else?