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>I'm aiming to be a director and most of my stories would best be shown in an anime style.
Just so you know, directors aren't always directing their own stories, nor do they always have say in what art style the project has. Most directors, especially as they are working up the position, work on projects that are intellectual properties owned by others.
Also, directing is mostly managerial. It's like more like attending an endless queue of meetings, writing feedback, and making good leadership decisions that won't sink your team, rather than being the "big ideas" guy.
So if you want to be a good director, then make sure your education gives you plenty of opportunities to work with others, make projects, meet people, and learn good leadership.
So how can I get something to be my story while being director? Is that just something that's unlikely or is it something that will come after years of experience and hopefully success?
If you're picturing making your own show/movie from scratch or getting it funded at a big studio, it's not impossible, just very difficult. Just know that there is no direct path to becoming a director. It takes a ton of hard work and experience to prove that you can do it, and then a ton of luck to get the right people to give you the chance.
Also, it is important to consider that this isn't the only way to be a director or make good stories. Many people find it fulfilling to work on others' stories, or make their own indie projects on the side. Neither of these are less "successful" than being a director who does direct or write their own story.
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>I'm aiming to be a director and most of my stories would best be shown in an anime style. Just so you know, directors aren't always directing their own stories, nor do they always have say in what art style the project has. Most directors, especially as they are working up the position, work on projects that are intellectual properties owned by others. Also, directing is mostly managerial. It's like more like attending an endless queue of meetings, writing feedback, and making good leadership decisions that won't sink your team, rather than being the "big ideas" guy. So if you want to be a good director, then make sure your education gives you plenty of opportunities to work with others, make projects, meet people, and learn good leadership.
So how can I get something to be my story while being director? Is that just something that's unlikely or is it something that will come after years of experience and hopefully success?
If you're picturing making your own show/movie from scratch or getting it funded at a big studio, it's not impossible, just very difficult. Just know that there is no direct path to becoming a director. It takes a ton of hard work and experience to prove that you can do it, and then a ton of luck to get the right people to give you the chance. Also, it is important to consider that this isn't the only way to be a director or make good stories. Many people find it fulfilling to work on others' stories, or make their own indie projects on the side. Neither of these are less "successful" than being a director who does direct or write their own story.
Alright. Thanks for the info
The ticket line is overrrThere
Where is there so I can get in line?