Television and Film Producion Roles

Assignment

For our upcoming assignment for Dave, he has set us into groups of 4 and we all have to produce a one minute film each. The 4 films that we have to make by the end of the year and to present it to our lecture that he has asked us all to do are:

1. Film Noir
2. Two Way Conversation
3. News Report
4. Create Our Own

When we produce these 4 one minute films, Dave has given us roles of who's doing what in each of the films we have to make which I like because it would give us all a chance to take turns of each roles to experience them. But firstly, I found it important to research online and find out more about each roles so I can have a better understanding of what to expect on what my role is on each film we do.

Roles

Director -
Directors are responsible for creatively translating the film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen. They are ultimately responsible for a film's artistic and commercial success or failure, make crucial decisions, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations for the film.  They also manage the technical aspects of filming including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments. During post production, Directors work closely with editors through the many technical processes of editing to reach the final cut or version of the film. 

Camera Operator -
Camera Operator is a senior role within television and film camera departments. The role's duties vary depending on the type of production. Their main role is to support the Director of Photography and the Director, by accurately carrying out their instructions regarding shot composition and development. 

Sound Recordist -
Sound Recordists record sound on location or in a studio to enable the highest quality 'real' sound to be recorded at the time of filming

Boom Operator - Boom Operators control the long boom arm, manoeuvring it as close to the action as possible in order to achieve the best quality recording

Lighting -
The Lighting Camera Person plays the most senior role in television camera departments. They use their advanced skills in lighting and camerawork to realise the Director vision for the programme.