Responsibility
Film directors have multiple responsibilities, the chief of which is to study a script and determine the best way to interpret its message for public entertainment or education. Other duties include auditioning actors, selecting cast and crew members, choosing settings and film locations, and deciding how and when to shoot scenes. Directors also have financial obligations that require them to make their decisions based on a budget.
Film directors work closely with actors to provide guidance on characterization and the movements needed in each scene to minimize rehearsals and takes. Directors plan the framing and composition of each scene, coordinating it with camera movement and sound. They also establish the pacing and the timing of the scene sequences.
Another job of a film director is to coordinate and supervise the work of the camera, lighting and sound crews. Directors confer with managers, technical directors and writers on the details of the production, including the script, photography, sets, costumes and music. Film directors are involved in the editing process on a holistic level, cutting the film or tape and integrating the pieces into the final product. They also collaborate with sound editors on added special sound effects and soundtracks.