Filmmaker
Filmmaker
Filmmaker (/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/), also known as a film director or movie director, is a person who directs the making of a film. A filmmaker is responsible for the creative decisions of a film's production.
Etymology
The term "filmmaker" comes from the process of making or creating film. The suffix "-maker" is derived from the Old English 'macian' meaning "to make".
Role
A filmmaker controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fulfillment of that vision. The filmmaker is considered to be one of the most important personnel in the film industry.
Related Terms
- Screenwriter: A person who writes a screenplay.
- Cinematographer: A person who oversees the camera and light crews working on a film.
- Film Producer: A person who oversees the production of a film.
- Film Editor: A person who assembles the various shots into a coherent film.
- Production Designer: A person who creates the visual conception of the film, working with the director to create the desired look.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Filmmaker
- Wikipedia's article - Filmmaker
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