Media Job Roles with Descriptions

Producer:  

Oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. Is involved in marketing, also the budget holder and the problem solver.

Director: 

Responsible for control of cast, crew and chooses shots and music. They oversee all filming and editing.

Film editor:

Edits the shots and puts the final film together – transitions, music, sound effects

Director of photography:

Supervises the filming of the movies

Production Manager:

Responsible for scheduling and budgeting

First Assistant Director: 

Has overall AD responsibilities and supervises the Second AD. The "first" is directly responsible to the producer and "runs" the floor or set. The 1st AD and the unit production manager are two of the highest "below the line" technical roles in filmmaking (as opposed to creative or "above the line" roles) and so, in this strict sense, the role of 1AD is non-creative. Manage production and schedule

Sound Operator:

Operate and maintain technical equipment to amplify and enhance, record, mix or reproduce sound for the film

Lighting director:

Plans and designs the lighting to best suit the film

Writer:

Writes the script, has to be creative and entertaining.

What to take and do at a recce.

This is what i should do when i go to visit the location and complete the recce, which all needs to be done long before we start filming:

• Is there restrooms nearby?
• Does it need a permit?
• Suitable parking?
• Sound distractions? Such as aeroplanes flying in the sky above you, birds nests with birds chirping, or internal sounds such as fridges and air conditioning vents etc,
• Do the people nearby mind you filming?
• Is there any electrical outlets?
• Is there any locations where you can purchase food and drink nearby?
• What is the ground surface like? We will not want to film on a boggy muddy field.
• Is there times that we will have to be there by and left by? Such as if we were filming in the school, we would have to be out by a certain time, which would be the closing time of the school.
• We should always remember to take photographs of the area when on the recce so we can look back at them and choose the best locations for each scene.
• Is it easy to travel to? and how will we do it?

Research - Editor

What does an Editor do in the industry?

A film editor is responsible for assembling video clips into a finished product suitable for broadcasting. The material they work with may consist of raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects. This is a key role in the post-production process and the editor's skill can determine the quality and delivery of the final product. The editor may be part of a team and they will usually work closely with the director to achieve the desired end result.

The Job Role of an editor involves:

• receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay;
• assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;
• inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronising and storing them into files on the computer;
• digitally cutting the files to determine the sequence of the film and determining what is usable;
• creating a 'rough cut' of the programme/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;
• re-ordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.

Additional work activities may include:

• overseeing the quality and progress of audio and vision engineering and editing;
• consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process;
• familiarising oneself with the style of specific directors;
• experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements;
• selecting the most effective shot of a scene in terms of drama, story relevance or continuity;
• writing voiceover/commentary;
• suggesting or selecting music;
• if freelancing: negotiating rates of pay and conditions, managing business affairs, and/or liaising with an agent.

(Film/video editor : Job description) (http://www.prospects.ac.uk/film_video_editor_job_description.htm) (July 2010) (4th October 2011)

The Chase - Year 12 - Keff is Sexy Productions

How well we worked as a team

Throughout the filming of the chase I feel we worked very well as a team. At times there was some arguments, but only small ones which were related to the production. This meaning it was a good thing as we could all express our ideas on how we think the production should be made.

Another good thing within our group was that one of the group members could express what they feel should happen next, such as what event should happen or where the camera could be placed. The other team members would then add onto their idea and expand on it untill we all came to an agreement. This of course means we all enjoyed how the scenes were filmed and portrayed.

Within the group i was given the role as the actor. I was given this role as the actors would have to edit the film after filming. This is because i studied Media Studies for GCSE and therefore had background knowledge on how to edit. This was vital as we were put under a strict time limit of 1 hour to finish editing.

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