Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.

Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.

Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.

Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.

Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.

Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.

Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members.

Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.

Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.

Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.