assistant director
- Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
- Compile cue words and phrases, and cue announcers, cast members, and technicians during performances.
- Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
- Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
- Consult with writers, producers, or actors about script changes, or “workshop” scripts, through rehearsal with writers and actors to create final drafts.
- Collaborate with film and sound editors during the post-production process as films are edited and soundtracks are added.
- Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings.