About Directing BACK TO CATEGORIES Being A Fan - Do you like directing videos for songs or bands you don't like? Career - I'm a director who's done lower budget stuff but always lose out to 'Name' directors. What to do? Career - Is directing videos a good way to start in the movies? Concepts - When you are working on a treatment do you already have in mind how the special effects will be executed? Concepts - When you send in a concept for a video do you include a storyboard? Concepts - Where does your inspiration come from? Help - I'm about to direct my first music video. I'm really nervous. Any advice? Hollywood - Michael Jackson's Thriller and Bad were directed by a Hollywood director. Do you approach video making in a different way than a Hollywood director? Money - How much do you get for making videos? Production - When do you know that you have the shot that you want? Work - Have you ever turned down a job and lived to regret it? Work hours - What are the typical hours that you work in a week? Writing - Any hints about writing and coming up with ideas?