Executive Producer (EP) finances a film, they aren’t involved on the day-to-day creative process, this may be the CEO who signs off on the project.
Producer is hired by the executive producer to ensure the movie is made correctly.
Director is responsible for telling the story and bringing it to life on screen.
Story Board Drawers draw what each frame should look like it enables the directors vision to come to life and to analyse wether the idea will work.
Screenwriters are writing the script or narration, or sometimes drafting interview questions.
Talent is anyone in front of the camera.
Line Producer works with the producing team and handles the budget, specifically by tracking and logging expenses.
Production Manager is responsible for the physical aspects of production, they make sure the gear and equipment arrive on time.
Assistant Director run the day-to-day management, they manage the shooting schedule and keeping the crew on track.
Director of Photography/ Cinematographer is responsible for all lighting decisions and the quality of the light (such as its shape, intensity, position and color). They provide input on camera angles, lens choice and movement. They decide whats in the shot.
Camera Operator operates the camera.
Camera Assistants get the right lens for the shot, in addition to making sure any batteries, media cards and other accessories needed are ready for the next group of shots or scene. They help set up and pack away the camera.
Gaffer works with the director of photography to help shape the light and will place flags, nets or diffusion filters on lights to control their color, softness and intensity.
Grips build and rig lighting, dolly tracks and other lighting accessories.
Electricians handle getting power on set (usually required for the production’s lights) and manages the power draw on the building or generator.
DIT (digital intermediate technician) are responsible for transferring the filming data on the camera’s cards to hard drives.
Art Directors works with the Production Designer, Set Designer, Prop Master and others in the Art Department. They’re responsible for creating the creative vision the director has.
Boom Operator is holding the microphone and listening to the audio input.
Runners do small menial jobs from coffee runs to giving ideas.
VFX Supervisor makes sure that VFX shots are identified, and elements are captured appropriately for post-production.
Editors take all the shots collected and put the best ones into an order to make the story of the film.
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In past exercises I have been the director, screen writer, story board, camera operator, talent, boom operator and editor. I found being the director fun as I was in charge of everything, considering I am a bit of a control freak I found it quite easy especially when I had a vision in mind. Being a screen write was fun I enjoyed writing draft upon draft and allowing the vision to build up in my mind. Story boarding was alright it got a bit tedious having to draw every single frame and the drawings gradually got simpler. I didn’t really enjoy being a camera operator as I had to do what I was told and couldn’t be as creative. Being the talent isn’t my ‘thing’ I prefer to be behind the camera rather than in front of it. The boom operator was okay, listening to the sound was interesting but it got tiring and dull just holding the boom stick. I really enjoy the editing side I find it very therapeutic and satisfying to start off with lots of little clips and then to compile them into a story is fascinating.
Currently, I am thinking about going into the CGI FX career route as I find it incredible how they can create worlds through computerisation, as my favourite genre is fantasy and sic-fi they tend to be full of Special effects as these places just don’t exist. It will also give me a skill set that is desirable to employers which could make my route into the film industry slightly smoother.
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