Directs actors' performances, sets the creative tone, and guides department heads to ensure all artistic choices serve the story.
Executes the lighting scheme in coordination with the cinematographer, managing equipment and lighting technicians to shape scene contrast and exposure.
Oversees camera operation and visual composition, selecting lenses, camera movement, and framing to capture each shot.
Manages production logistics and finances, including budgeting, scheduling, hiring core staff, and overseeing distribution.
Develops the film's audio elements, creating sound effects, ambient environments, and layered tracks to complement recorded dialogue.
Monitors shot-to-shot continuity, tracking prop positioning, actor movement, dialogue changes, and camera setups for post-production editing.