The Filmmaker's Improvisation

The show must go on. No matter what you try to do in the entertainment industry, film, music, whatever, something will always go wrong to stand between you and what you plan to accomplish. For this reason, a film director/producer must be able to improvise.

Time is invaluable, and sometimes, in order to use it effectively (even when conflicts rise), sudden changes in plans may be necessary. Even on professional sets, the unexpected happens to threaten the success of the production. Who's to say that something won't happen to the star, a broken leg, pregnancy, death; all of these throw off production schedules greatly, and usually a director can't wait for things to get back to normal.

Sometimes circumstances may be favourable; if no suitable technology is available and certain wheather conditions (like rain) will make the scene better, then should it not be quickly taken advantage of?

The ability to improvise is a necessity for any film director, and anyone pursuing a career in film must develop this skill if anything, just to stay sane in such a profession.

- The Artist