Research into roles of production

 

Research into roles of production

There are huge amounts of people that each contributes to the production of a film, however, there are usually only 6 people, the director, editor, camera operator, producer, and the director of photography.  

The director

The director has a few main responsibilities, these include

• working with both music and sound departments
• reviewing and adjusting scripts
• watching in on auditions and working with the casting departments, ensuring they have the best fit for the character
• monitoring and approving (spending) the budget appropriately

The editor

The editor has a crucial job on set - because all different scenes of a film are not shot in chronological order, one of their main jobs will be to make the film make sense by putting all the shots in the right order. The editor will work with the sound and camera people while also making everything look seamless and put together. The editor will transform raw footage into a plot that tells the story in the best possible way, by adjusting, cutting, and assembling clips.

The producer

The producer's first job will be to pitch the film idea to the studio/ company, discussing casting, budget, distribution, release, and marketing. They make the movie work by doing a little bit of everything making sure that the editing, camera, and sound are all making the film to the best possible standard. A good producer will have a sense of leadership and authority and (hopefully) this will make the film the best version it could be.

Camera operator(s)

The camera operators will work mostly with editing and sound, but individually they will work with technical equipment to achieve the best shots they can capture. Their main responsibilities include;

- collaboration with the editor and director to envision the outcome of the film

- know how to operate various equipment and select the right equipment which will creatively capture the scene

- follow the script and be quick to respond to changes 

The camera departments will vary in numbers due to the budget and size of the film and have a vital part to play in ensuring that the narrative flows naturally. 

Art Director/ Director of Photography

The main job of an art director is to keep people interested by focusing on the aesthetic, mood, and tone of the film through color, lighting, and concept.

Their job will initially start in pre-production by sketching out ideas and working with the director to help bring the vision of the film into reality however once it's been released their role shifts and they can now be responsible for designing posters, film covers and help in the social media aspect of advertising.