ディレクター

でぃれくたー
noun
director
occupation
1. director
A person who directs or manages a project, program, or creative production. Commonly used in television, advertising, and business contexts. In TV production, the ディレクター handles on-site direction, as distinct from the プロデューサー who oversees the overall project.
ディレクター指示(しじ)(したが)
Follow the director's instructions.
She works as a TV program director.
As the creative director, I'm in charge of planning the advertising campaign.

Usage

In Japanese media and business, ディレクター has a specific meaning distinct from 監督(かんとく) (director of a film or sports team). In television, a ディレクター handles day-to-day production direction on the ground, while the プロデューサー oversees budget, scheduling, and overall vision.

Common collocations

  • アートディレクター: art director
  • クリエイティブディレクター: creative director
  • 番組(ばんぐみ)ディレクター: program director

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