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While critics gush over big screen directors come every Hollywood awards season, film directors are far from the only artists capturing their work on rolling camera. Television direction is commonly a stepping stone to take one’s talents to, in this case literally, a larger stage.Think about the similar skill sets involved. Someone who can successfully

• Direct a movie must have had experience on a smaller scale prior to taking on a feature film
• Direct tv deals with the day-to-day logistics of a set
• Direct movies must know how to get the most out of the talent at their disposal
• Direct tv works with a wide spectrum of actors, each with varying backgrounds and experience levels

In short, directors who spend time in television are more aptly prepared to take on the daunting task of a major motion picture. The primary difference between tv and movie direction is the sense of ownership taken on by a film’s director. Most tv directors will not direct the same show for the full length of the series, often not even a season, rather directing individual episodes at a time, rotating in and out with other directors. As a result, responsibility for the creative control and collective cohesiveness of the show ultimately falls on the shoulders of the producer(s). This stands in stark contrast to movie making, where the driving themes, motifs and character development are ultimately subject to the director’s interpretation and/or opinion. Read entire article.