Profile: Gary Conrad
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GC:That points out the difference between TV and movies. In movies, a storyboard really is more for storytelling, and from that point everyone down the line will plus it. In TV, the storyboard is pretty much the show, and it really does need to be nailed down. The storyboard sent overseas is not going to be interpreted; it’s going to be followed pretty much to the letter. TV is also done at a faster pace than film. There just won’t be a lot of reworking or rethinking later on, so everything is for keeps.
JF: Are there any traits that a good TV director should have?
GC: A couple of things. One would be a background in the various aspects of the show. I’m lucky that I’ve kind of done every phase of production, so I have an understanding of all the specific aspects. The other thing is being able to work with people and being part of a team, because it’s always a team effort.
JF: Are there any last words you’d care to pass on?
GC: I would say if there’s something you want to do, you should go for it!