{"id":71011,"date":"2017-03-13T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=71011"},"modified":"2017-03-09T11:44:09","modified_gmt":"2017-03-09T17:44:09","slug":"5-invaluable-tools-for-film-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-invaluable-tools-for-film-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"these-five-tools-are-must-haves-for-any-up-and-coming-director\">These five tools are must-haves for any up-and-coming director.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via <a title=\"Syncopy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/company\/co0147954\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Syncopy<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon for amateur directors to come to set underprepared, either neglecting to bring the right tools or simply not using the tools they already have. Successful directors <strong>engage with their crews<\/strong> and take full advantage of the equipment they have available. The tools on this list will make\u00a0any <strong>up-and-coming film director<\/strong> more effective on set.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-directors-viewfinder\">1. Director\u2019s Viewfinder<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80781 size-full\" title=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Viewfinder\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg\" alt=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Viewfinder\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VIEWFINDER.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Image via <a title=\"Directors Viewfinders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/buy\/Directors-Accessories\/ci\/5724\/N\/4028762152\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">B&amp;H<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Poorly planned blocking and camera placements account for <strong>more wasted time on set<\/strong> than anything else. It\u2019s common for a director to ask their DP to set up the camera and lighting in a certain fashion, only to realize that the arrangement is all wrong once they see the image on the monitor.<\/p>\n<p>Director\u2019s viewfinders have been solving this problem\u00a0for ages. They work by emulating the aspect ratio of your format and the length of your lens, so you can see how\u00a0your scene will look through\u00a0different lenses or from different angles <strong>without actually moving the camera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some filmmakers keep\u00a0<strong>a DSLR or camcorder<\/strong> on hand instead, but I highly recommend a dedicated optical director\u2019s viewfinder (such as the one pictured above). The ability to <strong>emulate different focal lengths<\/strong> without changing lenses and the convenient size of a viewfinder makes it the <strong>ideal tool for the task<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-light-meter\">2. Light Meter<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80782 size-full\" title=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Light Meter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg\" alt=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Light Meter\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Light-Meter.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image via <a title=\"Light Meters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/search?Ntt=Sekonic+L-358&amp;N=0&amp;InitialSearch=yes&amp;sts=ma&amp;typedValue=&amp;Top+Nav-Search=\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">B&amp;H<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You might think that only the DP needs <strong>a light meter on set<\/strong>, but if you\u2019re a hands-on director when it comes to the look of your film, you should carry a light meter. Some high-profile directors, like\u00a0<strong>David Fincher<\/strong>,\u00a0are known for using\u00a0a light meter on set, even when they work with extremely talented cinematographers.<\/p>\n<p>While you should always avoid stepping on someone\u2019s toes on set (especially your DP\u2019s), there are many instances when a light meter can help you <strong>streamline your own process<\/strong> \u2014 and even communicate more effectively. On smaller film sets, everyone needs to <strong>wear multiple hats<\/strong>, including the director. Therefore, the ability to check exposure values, contrast ratios, and other important variables in order to communicate any concerns or ideas with your DP will make you <strong>a more effective director<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-wireless-monitor\">3. Wireless Monitor<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80783\" title=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Wireless Monitor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg\" alt=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Wireless Monitor\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WIRELESS-MONITOR.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Image via <a title=\"Elvid on B&amp;H\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1049255-REG\/elvid_wcm_758dvr_7_wireless_lcd_monitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">B&amp;H<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It can be extremely difficult (and annoying) to constantly look over your DP\u2019s shoulder to see\u00a0the camera&#8217;s monitor. Wireless monitors allow\u00a0the director to <strong>watch a\u00a0scene in-progress<\/strong> without getting in the camera crew\u2019s way. Personally, since I began working with a wireless director\u2019s monitor, I haven\u2019t directed a project without one.<\/p>\n<p>Some directors like <strong>a video village setup<\/strong>, where they watch the camera signal on a stationary monitor, but personally, I find wireless monitors far more enjoyable and useful. It\u2019s liberating to be able to get up, walk around, sit down, hide in a corner, etc., all while you\u2019re <strong>monitoring your image and communicating<\/strong> with your cast and crew.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-dslr\">4. DSLR<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80784 size-full\" title=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 DSLR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg\" alt=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 DSLR\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DSLR.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image via <a title=\"Canon Eos 5D Mark III\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/847545-REG\/Canon_5260A002_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">B&amp;H<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are many\u00a0reasons why you might want a DSLR on set as a director, but my favorite is to <strong>film rehearsals with actors<\/strong>. When your actors are rehearsing the scene, it can be beneficial to <strong>film them yourself on a DSLR<\/strong> to start visualizing the camera angles you want to use to shoot the actual scene, and to later replay the footage for your DP. You may be able to <strong>nip any technical or performance issues in the bud<\/strong> \u2014 before you even start rolling with your A camera.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0DSLR on hand can also be helpful if your script supervisor forgets their camera, or you want someone to <strong>shoot some BTS footage<\/strong>, or you forget your viewfinder. It\u2019s always good to have\u00a0an extra camera on set.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-storyboards\">5. Storyboards<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-80785 size-full\" title=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Storyboard\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg\" alt=\"5 Invaluable Tools Every Director Should Have On Set \u2014 Storyboard\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/STORYBOARD.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image via <a title=\"Shutterstock\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/storyboard-sketch-drawing-white-background-144781492\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While storyboards may not technically be \u201ctools,\u201d I\u2019m still going to include them on this list because\u00a0they\u2019ll <strong>accelerate\u00a0your workflow<\/strong> faster than almost anything else. Preparing storyboards helps you <strong>visualize your scene<\/strong> before you even begin production. They\u00a0also\u00a0help your crew members (especially your DP) get to <strong>work as quickly and efficiently as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will your cinematographer thank you for bringing\u00a0storyboards to the set, but so will your cast. <strong>Actors can benefit tremendously from understanding a shot<\/strong>: it helps them tailor their performances accordingly. So whether you storyboard simply to enhance your creative vision or to improve communication on set,\u00a0there\u2019s no question that it will improve your entire production.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>What tools do you consider essential for directors?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These five tools are must-haves for any up-and-coming 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