Job Roles In Film

8^th September 2014      Job Roles In Film-making

Camera Operator:

•Preparing and operating the camera and all its equipment

•Working with the Director and Director of Photography to achieve the visual style of the film

•Managing other camera department staff and communicating with Actors

To do this role, you will need to:

Know how to operate the camera expertly, Have good working knowledge of all camera systems, lenses, support equipment and accessories, provide creative input, Have artistic ability, be patient, Pay attention to detail, communicate effectively, and be able to work as part of a team.

Director:

• The driving creative force in a film's production - visualizing and defining the style and structure of the film, then bringing it to life

•Carrying out duties such as casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing

•Act as the crucial link between the production, technical and creative teams

For this role, you will need to:

Have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills, have unerring commitment, have a deep passion for filmmaking, be a strong and confident leader, make decisions, delegate and collaborate with others, have excellent communication, inspire and motivate the team, have an extensive understanding of the entire filmmaking process, from both technical and creative points of view, work intensively for long hours, pay attention to detail, remain calm and think clearly under great pressure, have great self-belief, and be determined to succeed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Editor:

•Working closely with the Director to craft the finished film

 

•Working in an edit suite for long hours

•Running a team of assistants and trainees on big productions

For this role, you will need to:

Have technical aptitude, Have wide experience of the post production process, Be familiar with a variety of computer editing equipment, understand dramatic storytelling to create rhythm, pace and tension, Be creative under pressure, Have imagination and an understanding of narrative, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have highly developed aesthetic visual awareness, Be able to lead a team, Have patience and attention to detail, Have good organizational skills.

 

 

Producer:

•Turning story ideas into profitable films

•Putting together a creative and talented cast and crew

•Being responsible for all aspects of a film's production

For the role, you’ll need to:

Have experience of working in the film industry, Have a good business sense , Have a good understanding of finance, Have good creative vision, Be self-motivated, Be good at negotiating, Be good at motivating people, Be good at problem-solving.

Casting Director:

In productions with lots of people, the casting director and his or her assistants may have to see thousands of people to fill hundreds of roles. The CD usually gets some instruction from the director of the film e.g. “I need people who are between thirty and forty,” to have some guidance on who best fits these roles. Essentially, the goal of the casting director is to find people who fit the director’s, and possibly the producer’s, artistic vision. The CD watches auditions and makes final approval of talent before actors and actresses are offered roles in a production.

For this role you will need:

• To have good people skills
• Good at making tough decisions
• Leader
• Have good contacts