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Director talking to her cameraman, pointing in the direction of what she'd like him to capture with the camera next to him. A Guide to Working Effectively with Unscripted Directors

Posted on: Nov 04, 2025

Unscripted directors are responsible for telling stories in a visually compelling way, but they don’t work alone. Directors work in tandem with producers, act as department heads for the camera crew and interface heavily with on-camera talent.  For directors to direct cameras, they need capable camera people, camera assistants and sound recordists who are in… Continue reading A Guide to Working Effectively with Unscripted Directors

Director of photography Nick Matthews on the set of SAW filming a scene on a fancy camera.
Behind The Camera with ‘Saw X’ Cinematographer Nick Matthews

Posted on: Oct 30, 2025

How PAs Can Stay Busy During Downtime on Set

Posted on: Oct 28, 2025

What To Know Before Filming in Another Country

Posted on: Oct 23, 2025

Female director and female cinematographer going over the scheduled shots for the night.
Common Career Paths for Below-the-Line Roles 

Posted on: Oct 21, 2025

Making the Creative Leap: How Set Dressers Transition into Art Directors in Film Production

Posted on: Oct 16, 2025

Female cinematographer working a high-tech video camera setup inside.
How to Join the Local 600 Union

Posted on: Oct 14, 2025

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