4 Types Of Filmmakers | How to Become A Movie Director
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- Whether you're a beginner or you have experience, it's good to know what type of filmmaker you are. We discuss 4 main types of filmmakers, the writer director, the actor's director, the visionary and the poet.
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I am definitely a writer director, I feel that not writing a film is like having someone else paint a Monet in black and white and you adding colour, when your job is to make the art
Good analogy!
Gorywall Says the guy who wrote a run-on sentence. o_O
+Gorywall A little exagerated.
Gorywall Very well put, I'm the same way
Couldn't have said it better myself
You forgot one more type of director, The Bayham one with over the top action scenes and explosions
that can fall into visionary
That easily falls into visionary... Unless you just wanted to make a dog at Michael Bay, which is really petty.
Definitely. It's really amazing to see him talking about the technical aspects of filmmaking (the last one where he talks about using native IMAX 3D is really cool) and shows that, despite what you think of his films, the guy knows what he's talking about.
Michael Bay
Michael Bay
Michael Bay
and Michael Bay
.........needs more lens flare
That's me.
I'm definitely a writer director. Very focused on plot and plot structure. However, I'm planning on taking some acting classes to get a feel for more of the actors' side.
Good call on taking acting classes Ironwave.
I'm basically a little bit of all of these, as a director, if possible.
Same!
I feel like Wes Anderson fits on all these 4 types. Gr8 video tho!
actor-s director --- you missed brilliant martin scorsese
I did. Unfortunately I can't name everyone lol. Thanks for commenting Camilla.
Yeah, and I didn't really feel that Scorcese fitted into any of these as described
Safdie Brothers/Ronald Bronstein best examples today
Scorcese is all of these bar the writer type imo. Hed be hard to include because I don't think that you could make a solid case one of these defines his style
@@D4Darious great video ty!
In Nolan we trust
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Rebassed Yo bruder where the h are you? We couldnt find a decent way to communicate about the lessons that you would give me on the financial industry :))
D4Darious Poets more belongs to "avangard world"..
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Rebassed Bro message me cuz I cant figure out how this bitch ass g+ works! I cannot find the damn button where you can message someone... They try so hard to be complicated, unbelievable
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I have to say that by far you are my favourite filmmaking youtuber. You explain everything so well and I love your video styles. You put so much more helpful stuff than more popular RUclips filmmaking people. Love your stuff
Thank you for commenting Cole. I try. Glad to hear you find the info useful =)
I'd fall into the visionary/poet area for sure. I have yet to do a personal project that wasn't based around a shot I figured out how to do or a random thing or situation that came to my attention.
I can totally relate to wanting to do a certain shot and building scenes / story around it lol. Sometimes it's tough justifying doing what you want to do visually but also making it work story-wise. Thanks for commenting James.
Indeed, but that's the fun part. You're very welcome, Darious.
Thanks D! I literally just found out through this vid that I am a writer-director. My screenplay is so personal, I refuse to just sell it, I have decided to learn all i can about filming on a budget, just so i know it will come out right LOL
Go for it. That's what I did lol
Actor's director? Auteur?
as does kubrick
Felicsp Production's I think a director can be called an auteur when a he or she has developed a recognisable style in their execution of pretty much all the mentioned components of film in the video above.
Miss Germany81 SAMEEE although my story is so effin random lol
I would say Kubrickis more of a poet rather than a visual
he's both , but Trakovsky for example , deserves more being a POET than Kubrick
But sure Kubrick is OOF
the allfather
I am definitely a combination of Visionary and Poet director completely. I love to chose scripts that can be "technically" and "artistically" unique in a way that will communicate to the audience a new idea. The dialogue is important, but if I feel like it doesn't fit with the aesthetic I will throw scenes out or completely get rid of lines depending on my "instinct." I believe that Poet Directors stem from extremely artistic backgrounds in the fine arts, people that have drawn and painted their whole life look at film making as a canvas instead of a job.
Thank you for commenting Abbigail.
Today I made the realization that I'm interested in bringing crazy ideas I have to life through film. This video was extremely insightful for me! Subscribed.
I feel like Christopher Nolan fits into all these....
He writes his own movies, works great with actors, has stunning images and makes confusing poetic films (and hires Hans Zimmer)
Aly2120 basically Memento.
I'd say I am a mix of all 4. First you get the vision, then you do the writing, then you shoot the actors. The poetics comes out from the process.
I'm in the mix between visionary and actor director, I love the strong performance coming from the actors and the techy side of filmmaking
Ally Mchume Thanks for commenting again Ally =)
Just for the record, I really appreciate how you pretty much always reply to your viewers. :)
Myles Chamaa Thank you Myles. It's starting to get very tough to reply because I'm getting more and more comments but I'll always try to stay on top of it as best I can lol.
D4Darious the real test, will he reply to this comment?
So I guess Paul Thomas Anderson is all of these...
+younebi I feel he is poet more than anything, then maybe Auteur and then visionary. Actors director would be last for PTA.
+Lewis C I disagree... Actors love him and he always gets the best out of them.
younebi Thats not what actors director means. You think all actors hate visionaries, auteurs and poets ??! PTA makes amazing films, that's why actors like him. Every director requires great performances. also pretty sure Burt Reynolds complained about working with him on Boogie Nights. Obviously he gets on well with actors, but when I think of his films I dont think of classic human drama, with tonnes of improvisation etc. PTA tends to keep the audience from relating or getting close to his characters. So while he is interested in characters, his films don't strike me as the actor/director style.
C'mon now, He's no Alfred Hitchcock, who leaves no room to actors for creativity. He always takes actors' opinions on their roles before filming.They discuss characters for days even for minor roles.He also approves method acting in his films. See "There will be blood" or "The Master". Burt Reynolds' problem was to regret being in a film related to porn. And yet he got nominated for an oscar with that film.
That's exactly what I was thinking! Such a fantastic filmmaker, he's what I aspire to be in film making terms
I'm like obsessed with your channel!
+Maree Taylor I'm glad you enjoy the vids Maree. Thank you for commenting and I appreciate the support ;)
Thank you for helping me focus my filming endeavors. I'm glad i found your channel. Transitioning from an actor to a director is a big step. thank you for helping me know where i stand.
This really helped me, we're now in our Film class and I am directing. Thank you!
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Am I the only one who thinks that all these categories kind of fit to me? I'm a writer director at time but love it when someone else writes something that I would love to direct! On the other hand I love working with actors who can really dedicate themselves to the characters and do change lines and improvise to get them to give a better performance. But I love nothing more than the camera and how it can be used to change how everything is perceived! And what is the fun without being symbolic and metaphoric whenever possible, making the most of a single shot to say as much as possible! Great list though, got me thinking I will probably settle for visionary, as Cinematography is my first love! :D
+Harsh Doshi
When you type exactly what I'm thinking. I don't mind directing other people's writing, but also am very protecting of my own script. I've done theater since I was young and love acting and would be comfortable with any improvements to my dialogue by the actors. I also love what you can do with a shot and always say "If a picture is worth 1000 words, a bunch of pictures moving super fast is worth a lot more". And I'm Mr. Metaphor as well lol.
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+Harsh Doshi You're a kid
0lliebaz haha, because I don't have my work up here? That's because I like to keep it on vimeo (:
+Harsh Doshi lol cheers
Yoo D4 i am going to teach you something, you tend to mix : special effects & visual effects.
Special effects = physical effects
Visual effects = GGI/Computer generated effects/imagery
:)
Thanks Rebassed. I'm aware of the difference I just have a bad habit of using them interchangeably lol. They're so similar. Thanks for sharing bruh.
I really appreciate you making videos like this because you actually are giving useful information and are clearly explaining it straight forward. Keep it up! I'll keep watching.
Thanks for commenting PlotTwist. I'm glad you're finding our info useful and thank you for the support =)
Very interesting to see how your presentation style has evolved from 2014 to 2018. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your channel.
Great categories, Darious. I consider myself to be a poet director. I hadn't heard that before until you created it. It fits me like a glove. Thank you.
Thanks for commenting :)
I would say I am a poet/visionary
Great Video! I consider myself the visionary type due to my animation background.
Thanks for watching Bruh!
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Thanks Britt. I try. Part of the fun of making the videos is interacting with those who take the time to watch it. If someone takes the time to comment, I try my best to take the time and respond. Thanks for the support bra =)
Where would you put Darren Aronofsky? He writes and directs but seems like he might be more of the poet variety. I was profoundly touched by *_The Fountain_* and had to watch it several times to really get the yin-yang of it.
The crux of that move for me was when Izzi said, _Death is an act of creation_. Later Tommy said, _Death is a disease and I'm going to cure it_. It really sums up the rules of our universe at the largest and the smallest scale.
He's definitely a writer director. I'd say films like 'The Fountain' and 'Requiem for a Dream' are some of his more poetic works, but he also makes very straight forward commercially viable films like 'The wrestler' and 'Black Swan.'
I'm a writer director. I love story's and don't want mine screwed up
hey darious, just wanna say thank you and let you know that your content is gold!
thanks for making these videos !! I watch all of them they are helping me as a beginner!
Coen Brothers?
Andrei Tarkovsky?
Guy Ritchie?
(I'm mostly sure that the Coens are auteurs, Tarkovsky is poetic, and Ritchie is auteur/visionary.)
Coen brothers are Writer-directors and Guy Ritchie is DEFINITELY visionary. I haven't seen any Andrei Tarkovski yet.
I'm definately a visionary.
SonOfHanni Thanks for commenting SonOfHanni =)
Awesome vid! Glad I found this channel
I like the way you explain all the points of your ideas! A rare component for a successful person! Respect, D!
Ivan Shevciv Thank you Ivan =)
After making 2001: A Space Odyssey, I would argue that Stanley Kubrick is a poet director, not a visionary.
I am probably a mix between auteur and visionary.
ThePenguinGamez Thanks for sharing Penguin =)
Chris Nolan is definitely a visionary director
Nuha Ab .Nolan includes in all these categories
visionary, love spending hours on getting the bests and most beautiful shot I can.
I just discovered your channel, as I’m getting into filmmaking and with a photography background, I’m definitely a visionary. Your content is awesome and I’m learning a ton by watching your videos! I know this video is 5 years old but it’s definitely a timeless piece! Thank you! 🙏🏼😎
I'm a Acting Director and wanting to also be Poet
John Yim Thanks for sharing =)
Um... is there a secret fifth type that includes traits from all four types? Because I identify with all four XD
SoloShortFilms I was just about to say that. I would regard Paul Thomas Anderson, Rian Johnson, Takeshi Kitano, Sam Mendes and Park Chan-wook as examples of those directors.
I love your videos, continue making this great job!
"...to make sure they don't screw it up."....you hit the nail on the head there. i tend to cling to exact dialogue and don't want anyone to change it. I just heard you say that and i was like, "yup, i'm a writer director."
TargonTheDragon Hahaha. I see it all the time. It's okay, as long as you understand how you work best as a creative. It doesn't matter how you get there as long as you get there. Thanks for commenting Bruh!
How could you missed Christopher Nolan !?
Anyway, good video.
Nolan overrated he's good but nowhere to Kubrick or Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott's a hit or miss filmmaker.
Great video! Of course, filmmakers probably can't be so easily defined into distinct categories, but it help put things into perspective.
I'd say I'm a "visionary" director with an emphasis on "poet". It makes sense, since what I do when I'm not directing is cinematography for other people's projects.
Not to say that I don't care as much about the acting or the writing. I very much do. I concentrate on the performance on set and I write my own material, usually. But in all honesty, that's not where my natural strengths are. With acting, I rely heavily on the casting and the actor's natural abilities. I only ever get involved if they get off track. With writing, my stories tend to be weird, esoteric, visual, or non-traditional in some way (I guess that's the "poet" emphasis).
Anyway, sorry for the rant. Again, loved the video!
I didn't mind the rant at all John. Thanks for commenting bruh!
D4Darious Neill blomkemp is also a vfx editor
Hey man, I'm a new director and your videos are REALLY helping me out. Please keep it up!
I'm SO glad I came across your page!! I'm definitely a poet/auteur director.
I think i will be more the poet director. Because i like more the artistic image with a deep meaning. I've got a short film project on my mind and i will talk to the director of my high school to put it on my Prom. I've got an uncle and he study at the Film School i`m gona ask him some tips and tricks for the film
Sorry for my english i am spanish >.
Judith Monzón Díaz Thank you for sharing Judith and best of luck with your short film project =)
Judith Monzón Díaz Your english was great. I understood every word.
OMG Thank you
I like to think that I'm a mix between visionary and a poet with a hint of writer director in me. Lol
Thanks for commenting AAK!
Let me guess, Your favorite film is Usual Suspect or Se7en? That sounds like me!
No there not lol. I do like David Fincher probably social network is my fav. of his. And Bryan Singer is okay my fav from him is Usual Suspect. I don't have a fav. film but some of them are "The 400 Blows" " The Deer Hunter." "Dogtooth" "close encounters of the thrid kind" Any thing from Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson. " Godfather" " "Apocylapse Now" a bunch more....
Maurice Hicks Oh yeah Enter the Void and Irrversable are also some of my favs including Short Term 12 and Somewhere
AAKFILMPRODUCTIONS Oh wow! I was off by a long shot! I do like Social Network! I never seen "The 400 Blows" and "The Deer Hunter" was okay but not great in my opinion! Interesting!
Awesome awesome video! I really appreciate it and it was really insightful.
Darius, I'd love to work with you. Your channel is a must view for aspiring filmmakers. It's great to receive information identifying the type of director I am. Definitely a poet. I never heard such a thing until watching your channel. You just made me cry.
All these apply to me except the Actors director
lol
I would have thought Christopher Nolan would be a poet director.
same here, cuz of Memento
Naah, I think he's more of an Auteur (writer director) - He basically writes everything he does. Don't get me wrong, there are a LOT OF layers in his movies but i think that's just GREAT WRITING. His screenplays are mesmerizing.
+Blu Jay really, he fits into a lot of categories.
he steps one foot into each category he's a writer director because of mind bending screenplays such as memento, inception and interstellar but he's also an actor director because he gets great performances in basically all of his movies, maybe except for following, but he's also a visionary because most of his films have great cinematography, set design, production design, visual effects and sound design, such as batman begins, the prestige, the dark knight, inception, the dark knight rises and interstellar, but he's also a poet because a lot of his films do get strange, have many layers and rely heavily on score such as memento, the prestige, inception and interstellar however he does everything else but the story in a very basic and straightforward way where as most poet directors use odd camerawork, their movies are usually slow and don't direct blockbuster movies. I'd say the categories he falls the most into is writer director and actor director
exactly the first one that popped into my mind for that category
Wassup bro, u know ur stuff. It's good to see a young brother that's very articulate and well spoken. This vid was very resourceful, proud of you and keep up the GOOD work!
I'm a mixture of the Actor/Director and the Writer/Director. I love acting just as much as I love writing and directing my own material, but I'm not glued to the dialogue if the actors have trouble with it. At the end of the day it's about making the best picture possible and you can't do that if you're not willing to come to a middle-ground compromise with your actors.
very true Stephen. Thanks for commenting.
I'm in between the Visionary Director & Actors Director because as much as I love working with actors I love to show my own visual style with the camera
Really excellent observations Darious
I'd say I'm an actor's-director, although, I've only ever done projects where I'm either directing my two daughters, or friends.... but I believe that I approach projects from the actor's-director perspective, as I'm much more excited about honing a performance than any other aspect of film-making.
Those characteristics definitely put you in the actor's director category. It sounds like you really enjoy the working with actors side of it. If you didn't, you'd definitely know it lol. Thanks for commenting Jarrod!
I love your page man. I'm definitely a writer director. I cringe whenever I've written something and the director decides to take it in another direction, and then I mumble "I need to do it myself" lol! You nailed it. But it definitely shows me that I need to be more open, and definitely study the "Actor Director" because they seem to be our opposites.
Each style has their strengths and weaknesses. Being an actor director requires you to have a lot of trust in your actors and the experimental process of acting. For many people that's terrifying. It's definitely not for everyone. Thanks for commenting JJ.
I'd say I'm a mix of all four... I write scripts with the intention of directing them, I am an actor before director so can work well with them, I'm obsessed with cinematography and composition, and I love to throw in the ambiguous, experimental moments here and there
If I had a larger body of work as a Director, I would probably best fall in to the Writer/Actor Director-type. I have much more experience as an Actor but now expanding my creative skill set into writing and directing.
wow! Nice channel and tips bro! Keep on going!
I'm the visionnary/cinematographer. All the visionary director's you listed are some of my favorite directors.
I'm visionary/poet, but I have a lot of auteur qualities.
Actor's director. As an actor, I enjoy the freedom to explore the character with improv. It's a great way to build personality and instinct for your character.
Using improv is a powerful tool. You can get some genuine moments and interesting dialogue with improve. Thanks for commenting Johnny.
This is something very interesting to keep in mind as I grow as a filmmaker. I find myself attracted to the idea and work of composition, in terms of framing and camera work, but I also am just starting to try my hand at screenwriting, so we will have to see where it goes.
Far out!! Thank you so much for sharing this.
You're so cool man. It just makes sense. This helped.
I'm glad you found it useful Herezlulu. Thanks for commenting =)
I am definitely a writer first and foremost and I want to direct what I write. I came from graphic novels, where I had several properties debut at Comic Con in San Diego and had some projects optioned.. When I got into filmmaking, I definitely wanted to control what I wrote, so it was a natural progression.
I would definitely put me in the visionary director category too..
Just started watching your videos, great stuff man! As someone with dreams of becoming a director, I find all your advice very helpfull. I think I fall into the director/writer cathegory, since I write a lot of scripts and is very interested in story structure over-all. But I also really enjoy working with my actors, so that´s also important to me.
Keep up the great work, maybe we´ll meet further down the road :)
I'm going back to get a degree to Direct Film. I went to get my degree first in Script Writing. Now I realize more I want to Direct partly to get some of my scripts out there, but to truly learn the art of what makes an amazing Film. Thank you for this video so I can identify my route more clearly. Thank you! I look forward to more videos.
Very informative. Thanks!
You're very welcome!
I feel like I sit somewhere between the Writer Director, and Visionary Director. I love the technical side of film making and really into more spectacle driven things (as long as they have a practical purpose for advancing the story), but I'm really in to writing my own stuff because I love crafting the story from beginning to end.
I think I'm a mix of an writer's and an actor's director. I absolutely love writing a screenplay because you get to come up with all these lines and setups that you have control of, but I'm also really open to what actors want to bring in and love to see what they do with the script. However, I would say that the most honorable director is the visionary, simply because the process and all that jazz is so much to take on and there's a lot of time spent planning what will happen and how it's going to look and how to talk to the audience through showing and not telling.
Great Video...looking to watch more, Im a new director and just learning as much as i can, but his vid was def helpful.
Thanks for the great info
D4Darious rocks!!
D4Darious I appreciate you giving advice to future film makers. I am currently going to attend film school. Thank you for the advice on your videos they are helpful.
Love your videos D4Darious, always learning and taking notes. I agree with the observation but one more I'd like to add from my perspective is the Director's Director. Someone who is proficient in all aspects of the film and detailed, from the focal length of the lens, the interaction with the actors all the way down to the type of sound or prop they want. Every part of the film is important in their vision. The ones who fall into this category are Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorcese. They love the acting side as much as the technical side and everything else in between. I suppose every Director has been or has to be just that at some point. But I feel the very best Directors have this aspect to them.
Love ur channel D ur videos are awesome
I would say I'm a visionary director. I'm about to start film school in college but when I was making films in high school the visuals were always something I leaned toward when I would direct, probably due to make animated films before anything else.
These videos are great! I love how straight forward you are about the industry, and the helpful tips you give. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Seline Trujillo You're more than welcome Seline ;) Thank you for commenting!
Good info. Thanks
Amazing videoclip. You nailed it. Keep it up mate.
***** Thank you Matheus!
very good video. i like this tone.
Thank you for your channel.
I really enjoy your videos! I'm directing a movie for a friend, and it's my first time doing anything in this particular field. Thank you soooo much for what you're doing! It's given me a ton of insight. You're awesome!
I'm definitely a mix of visionary and poet! Cinematography has been my passion for a while now, but I still enjoy the more poetic side of arthouse and similar genres.
I love Lars von trier after watching his film zentropa or europa. I became intrigued in his type of film making, such a touching and visually different way of things. Loved your list!
great observation and analysis.. had very significant light bulb moments.
Fantastic insight! Thanks for the video :)
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How would define a director like Michael Bay in these criteria? A studio's director? Using the currently available tech to make commercially successful but shallow work?
I see a little bit of myself in all of your descriptions. Very interesting to watch.
Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you could relate Jacalyn.
Im probably all of the first three pretty equally but find myself leaning towards the visionary just a tiny bit more. I just adore the beauty that can be made in film and never overlook a film's visual potential. But without a good script or characters, a film might as well not be worth watching no matter how well shot. Thanks for posting this as well! Learned alot!
I would definitely say I'm a mix of all of them except for Actor's director. I really love to make philosophical stories, and I don't want it to be screwed up once it is finished and in production, while also wanting to have a very good set up for certain scenes.
I'm part Visionary, Actors Director, and Poet. I have written things I've directed in the past but I am absolutely comfortable directing someone else s work. I'm not a writer foremost. Background as a cameraman so the Visionary is definitely there with blocking a scene. I love working with actors and helping them and letting them get a handle on their characters and just letting them run with it. Big fan of Improv. And I love metaphors and abstract, philosophical films and making them. My first short was a metaphor.
I have the combo of being both the actor director & visionary to really carry out the plot of my story to work on both terms of the outcome for my short films.
I'm probably a poet and actor director. Love your videos, have so many of them in my watch later
Glad you found them useful Gosh. It takes me a little while to do these lol.
I'm a Cinematographer. Well the way you described it i know i am. I got a great eye for a beginner. Good tips D4D
Thank you Finor and thank you for commenting :)
Spot on!
Pt.Anderson fits into almost all of these