Bob Souer

Taking direction

Posted October 20, 2009 by Bob

My friend and mentor Philip Banks offers guidance on how to take direction.

Hilarious, Philip!

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7 Comments

1. “Yes, we need it to sound more paisley. Let’s go again.”

   Wha-?!

   Best always,
   - Peter

   Comment by Peter O'Connell — October 20, 2009 @ 10:38 am

2. Peter,

   My sentiments exactly!

   Be well,
   Bob

   Comment by Bob — October 20, 2009 @ 10:48 am

3. Exploding poodles is very 90′s. Exploding sheep is more 21st century.

   I kind of like the Ian read myself. One bit of direction I might have given you Philip would have been to ask you to sound a bit taller. Or I might have asked you to read it as though you were wearing bue jeans.

   Comment by J.S. Gibert — October 20, 2009 @ 3:13 pm

4. You’re on the right track J.S. but I was thinking footwear.
   “Philip, the read feels like boots. Could you switch to sneakers for us? Thank you.”

   Comment by Bill Pryce — October 20, 2009 @ 4:34 pm

5. You guys are hilarious!

   Be well,
   Bob

   Comment by Bob — October 20, 2009 @ 5:34 pm

6. Two of my favorite directorizations are:

   “Have Dan hit the commas harder,”and, “That was perfect. Do it again.”

   Comment by Dan Popp — October 21, 2009 @ 10:31 am

7. Dan,

   Yes, I’ve always loved the “that was perfect, now do it again” direction, too. But, I do, because that’s what I’m there for, to please the client.

   Be well,
   Bob

   Comment by Bob — October 21, 2009 @ 7:37 pm

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