https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor things you need to know and might need for you production en-us 2016-12-13 09:41:01 UTC 2023-04-05 16:55:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143306976 2016-12-13 09:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143306976 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143310762 Generally, a film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects, and visualizes the script while guiding the technical crew and actors in the fulfillment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design, and the creative aspects of filmmaking.]]> 2016-12-13 10:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143310762 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143310933 Production Managers organize the business, finance and employment issues in film and television productions. As a Production Manager, you would be in charge of how the production budget is spent and making sure that everything runs smoothly during filming.]]> 2016-12-13 10:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143310933 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143311275 Film producers fill a variety of roles depending upon the type of producer. Either employed by a production company or independent, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing]]> 2016-12-13 10:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143311275 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143311999 Production designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television or theatre production. They identify a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes, while working closely with the director and producer.]]> 2016-12-13 10:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143311999 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143312264 Typically, a Line Producer manages the budget of a motion picture. Alternatively, or in addition, they may manage the day to day physical aspects of the film production, serving a role similar to the unit production manager. Line Producers usually do not act as part of the creative team for a picture.]]> 2016-12-13 10:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143312264 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143312605 The role of an assistant director on a film includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of the health and safety of the crew.]]> 2016-12-13 10:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143312605 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143312886 A cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the chief over the camera crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image.]]> 2016-12-13 10:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143312886 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313180 Casting Directors organize and facilitate the casting of actors for all the roles in a film. This involves working closely with the director and producer to understand their requirements, and suggesting ideal artists for each role, as well as arranging and conducting interviews and auditions.]]> 2016-12-13 10:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313180 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313458 The production coordinator serves under the production manager, producer or UPM to coordinate the various groups and personnel that come together in filmmaking to a movie and video production to make a television show. It is a supervisory position to the Production assistant staff.]]> 2016-12-13 10:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313458 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313735 The role of the Executive Producer is to oversee the work of the producer on behalf of the studio, the financiers or the distributors. They will ensure the film is completed on time, within budget, and to agreed artistic and technical standards.]]> 2016-12-13 10:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313735 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313917 A screenplay writer, screenwriter for short, scriptwriter or scenarist is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media such as films, television programs, comics or video games are based.]]> 2016-12-13 10:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143313917 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143314131 A script supervisor (also called continuity supervisor) is a member of a film crew and oversees the continuity of the motion picture including wardrobe, props, set dressing, hair, makeup and the actions of the actors during a scene.]]> 2016-12-13 10:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143314131 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143314465 A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc]]> 2016-12-13 10:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143314465 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143315366 It is the Art Director's job to realise the Production Designer's creative vision for all the sets and locations that eventually give productions their unique visual identity. ... On feature films, they act as project managers for art departments and are usually appointed by the Production Designer.]]> 2016-12-13 10:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143315366 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143315641 The property master, often called the prop(s) master, is an artistic and organizational employee in a film, television or theatrical production who is responsible for purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, properly placing, and/or overseeing any props needed for a production.]]> 2016-12-13 10:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143315641 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143315831 The makeup artist focus simply on the make up of the actors. Also ensuring that their hair, prosthetic and other aspects fit into the role that they are playing. 
 ]]> 2016-12-13 10:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143315831 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143324300 Hairdressers for film are responsible for researching, styling and overseeing continuity for hair for actors and extras on set.]]> 2016-12-13 11:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143324300 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143324717 Storyboard Artists take a screenplay and turn it into a series of illustrations, like a comic book. This helps the Director get a clear idea of exactly what they want to achieve and shows what's needed, e.g., prosthetics for make-up, Computer Generated Images (CGI) for visual effects, props for the Art Department, etc.]]> 2016-12-13 11:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143324717 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325013 Casting Directors organize and facilitate the casting of actors for all the roles in a film. This involves working closely with the director and producer to understand their requirements, and suggesting ideal artists for each role, as well as arranging and conducting interviews and auditions.]]> 2016-12-13 11:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325013 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325241 A stunt coordinator, usually an experienced stunt performer, is hired by a TV, film or theatre director or production company for stunt casting that is to arrange the casting (stunt players and stunt doubles) and performance of stunts for a film, television programme or a live audience.]]> 2016-12-13 11:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325241 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325484 An actor (or actress for female) is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre, or in modern mediums such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is ὑποκριτής (hupokritḗs), literally "one who answers"]]> 2016-12-13 11:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325484 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325718 The Location Managers' primary role is to identify and find ideal locations for a film shoot. They report to the Producer, Director and Production Designer.]]> 2016-12-13 11:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143325718 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143326138 Helps out the manager in finding location and who needs to be on set and at what times. They are the first on set and maintain the clenliness of the set ]]> 2016-12-13 11:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143326138 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143366620 Main role is to pitch to the producer possible locations to shoot.]]> 2016-12-13 14:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143366620 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143367636 Camera operator: job description. Camera operators physically control cameraequipment both in studio and on location for film, television and video broadcasts and recordings. Most camera operators enter the profession as trainees, assistant camera operators or 'runners'.]]> 2016-12-13 14:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143367636 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143369009 First Camera Assistants (Focus Pullers) give more hands-on support to Camera Operators and DPs. They calculate the correct focus settings for each shot and all other camera variables. They prepare the camera and adjust it during filming so as to keep specific parts of the shot in focus (known as ‘pulling focus’). Throughout each shooting day, they also check and store (‘wrap’) the camera kit. ]]> 2016-12-13 14:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143369009 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143369353 Second Camera Assistants have specific responsibilities involving camera maintenance and film or tape stock control. On productions shot on film, they load and unload the camera magazine (a removable section of the camera that houses each roll of film) and ensure that the correct stock (type of film) is used. They also charge camera batteries and ensure that other camera accessories are ready (standing by) in case the Director of Photography (DoP or DP) or Camera Operator requests them.
Second Camera Assistants are also responsible for the clapperboard and write daily camera reports, logging how much film has been shot, which shots are on each roll of film, and any special processing instructions, or the numbers of tapes used, and time-code details. They may also take the daily rushes (unedited material) to the laboratory or hand them over to the production office.]]> 2016-12-13 14:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143369353 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143370920 Reporting to the Foreman, the Loader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Loader. This position operates loaders equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop which is used to transport aggregate or other materials, feed hoppers or chutes, and/or stock pile aggregates]]> 2016-12-13 14:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143370920 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143371526 The DIT position was created in response to the transition from the long established film movie camera medium into the current digital cinema era.The DIT is the camera department crew member who works in collaboration with the cinematographer on workflow, systemization, camera settings, signal integrity and image manipulation to achieve the highest image quality and creative goals of cinematography in the digital realm]]> 2016-12-13 14:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143371526 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143372625 Steadicam Operators are responsible for the technical set-up of the Steadicam system and for balancing the camera on it. They liaise with Director, Director of Photography (DoP) and Actors to set up and perform the required shots.]]> 2016-12-13 14:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143372625 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143373312 In charge of all the finance and budget to the project, responsible for setting a well fitting budget that is accurate and ideal. Also used to manage this and set targets to run by.]]> 2016-12-13 14:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143373312 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143374477 Production Accountants are responsible for managing finances and maintaining financial records during film or TV production, working closely with the producer and the production office. They will set up and manage accounting systems, and supervise assistant accountants and accounts trainees.]]> 2016-12-13 14:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143374477 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143375649 A production sound mixer, location sound recordist, location sound engineer or simply sound mixer is the member of a film crew or television crew responsible for recording all sound recording on set during the filmmaking or television production using professional audio equipment, for later inclusion in the finished product, or for reference to be used by the sound designer, sound effects editors, or foley artists. This requires choice and deployment of microphones, choice of recording media, and mixing of audio signals in real time.]]> 2016-12-13 14:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143375649 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143376782 A boom operator is an assistant of the production sound mixer. The principal responsibility of the boom operator is microphone placement, usually using a boom pole (or "fishpole") with a microphone attached to the end (called a boom mic), their aim being to hold the microphone as close to the actors or action as possible without allowing the microphone or boom pole to enter the camera's frame]]> 2016-12-13 14:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143376782 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143377247 A gaffer in the motion picture industry and on a television crew is the head electrician, responsible for the execution (and sometimes the design) of the lighting plan for a production. The term gaffer originally related to the moving of overhead equipment to control lighting levels using a gaff.]]> 2016-12-13 15:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143377247 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143377586 In a film crew there are two kinds of best boy: best boy electric and best boy grip. They are assistants to their department heads, the gaffer (in charge of electricians) and the key grip (lighting and rigging), respectively. In short, the best boy acts as the foreman for their department.]]> 2016-12-13 15:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143377586 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143378239 Involved with setting up and controlling lighting equipment.]]> 2016-12-13 15:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143378239 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143378765 2016-12-13 15:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143378765 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143382754 Can you spot some of the roles listed above in these clips of movie end credits?]]> 2016-12-13 15:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143382754 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143383270 2016-12-13 15:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143383270 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143383483 2016-12-13 15:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143383483 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143383966 2016-12-13 15:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143383966 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143384305 2016-12-13 15:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143384305 charliechap84 https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143384428 Did you notice any roles that are not listed, do you know what they might be?]]> 2016-12-13 15:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/charliechap84/6jut5mpywkor/wish/143384428