As we all are viewing our favorite television shows we may notice how quickly what we see changes. That is the eye of the director. He or she is responsible for what the viewer sees, and hears, as the story unfolds. One minute you are looking at a close up of the main character and then just as quickly you get a view of what she may be looking at.
It may look like the shot changes effortlessly, but this requires the creativity and vision of a complex thinker. The director always has to be several steps ahead of the action.
The job of the director is exciting and fast paced. Next time you watch your favorite television show, take note of different shots and changes in point of view.
For more in depth information on the exciting world of television directing, check out The Learn Shop workshop “Interview with a Director”.
The next workshop is on 7/23/09 @ 1:30 pm. If you have any questions about the workshop,or any opinions about you what you see on television today, you can e-mail me, Rick Johnson at rjohnson@thelarnshop.org.