Hey
I notice on imdb how many of these 2nd unit director and assistant director have been doing it for years. First what is the difference between 2nd Unit and assistant? 2ndly are these fields necessary to become a director because they seem like they are happy doing just that. Will I have to go beg to be allowed as anything on a set and later work my work through 3rd, 2nd and assistant(mainly to gain technical insight) or can I jump into the directors chair on my own movie if I have planned everything well in pre production.
I notice on imdb how many of these 2nd unit director and assistant director have been doing it for years. First what is the difference between 2nd Unit and assistant? 2ndly are these fields necessary to become a director because they seem like they are happy doing just that. Will I have to go beg to be allowed as anything on a set and later work my work through 3rd, 2nd and assistant(mainly to gain technical insight) or can I jump into the directors chair on my own movie if I have planned everything well in pre production.