Re: [OT] working with film directors.

On Nov 1, 2006, at 1:52 AM, Colin Shapiro wrote:


> Julie, my sympathies to you.
> I have worked with many directors and though they have certainly
> asked for changes where appropriate or required, this has never
> happened to me. What your guy is doing simply shows disrespect for
> you as a composer, and for your music.
>
> An experienced (and polite) director may try out edits in your
> absence, then play you his "new cut" in order to brief you better for
> a more final version. It is obviously a process of growth, within
> limits. I always ask for a final cut of the picture whenever time
> allows, simply to avoid having to re-write, as this editing process
> disturbs one's musical form and ideas.
>
> I would have a good talk to to him and explain (as non-aggressively
> as possible) that what he is doing is counter-productive to your
> creative flow.
>
> Another solution I have found is simply to charge extra for every
> revision. This soon stops unnecessary or frivolous editing. :-)
> (Obviously this must be negotiated when you quote fees)


OK....thanks guys for your comments, This helps with my perspective.   
I suppose going through all this pain must be doing something good  
for me....maybe it builds character


julie



www.julielarson.net



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