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Directing via a Translator

Thought you guys might get a kick out of this. Whilst here in Japan, I got suddenly asked to shoot a promotional video for a hotel chain. [By suddenly I mean I was told the idea and plot at midday and on set by 3pm]

Problem being I don't speak Japanese and the actress hired didnt speak English, so I had to direct via a translator. It was a pretty weird but funny experience! So here's a raw clip where you can hear me having to get directions translated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nyFsd45oVg
 
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