The job roles people withold are very important as it outlines the responsibilities within a film production crew which will help us decide how to divide up the work amongst our small groups. Having this knowledge will aid us in working together coherently as a team and hopefully aid the success of our production. Obviously there is not enough of us to fill in all the jobs needed, but some can be broken down and we will only use the most important ones within our peice. The departments that need to be looked into are Direction, Camera, Lighting, Production Sound and Art Department.
Direction.
Director- the person who is ultimately responsible for the creative vision and overall style of a feature film.
Assistant Directors- who ensure that the Director's artistic ambitions are achieved during the filming process by providing logistical, organisational and time-management support.
Script Supervisor- who oversees the continuity and editability of each sequence as it is shot.
Runner- encompasses a wide range of general support duties, and which is also conventionally accepted as the entry-level position within not only the Direction department, but within the film Production sector as a whole. The most junior role.
Camera.
Person Three. Good cinematography involves the creation of beautiful and/or arresting images on screen; it can also tell us more about a character or a location than any amount of dialogue or music. Shot composition, camera movement and the way a Director of Photography (DoP) chooses to manipulate light and shade, all combine to create each film's unique photographic signature.
A great deal of thought, preparation and hard work is involved in moving and operating cameras in ways that enhance, and do not detract from, what is happening on screen. Camera crews work with extremely delicate, expensive equipment and are amongst the most highly skilled practitioners on any film crew. They work closely together to create seemingly invisible camera moves.
Assistant Directors- who ensure that the Director's artistic ambitions are achieved during the filming process by providing logistical, organisational and time-management support.
Script Supervisor- who oversees the continuity and editability of each sequence as it is shot.
Runner- encompasses a wide range of general support duties, and which is also conventionally accepted as the entry-level position within not only the Direction department, but within the film Production sector as a whole. The most junior role.
Camera.
Person Three. Good cinematography involves the creation of beautiful and/or arresting images on screen; it can also tell us more about a character or a location than any amount of dialogue or music. Shot composition, camera movement and the way a Director of Photography (DoP) chooses to manipulate light and shade, all combine to create each film's unique photographic signature.
A great deal of thought, preparation and hard work is involved in moving and operating cameras in ways that enhance, and do not detract from, what is happening on screen. Camera crews work with extremely delicate, expensive equipment and are amongst the most highly skilled practitioners on any film crew. They work closely together to create seemingly invisible camera moves.
Lighting.
Person Two. The Lighting department plays a crucial role in most film crews. Humanity lives by the light of the sun and, when it sets, artificial lights of different kinds and intensities are required. Although some productions may make use of daylight, for the most part it is necessary to use artificial light to achieve the visual image required.
The different members of the Lighting crew are responsible, together with others such as the Camera crew or Designer, for the look and feel of the images that are captured on the screen. They set up a wide range of lighting equipment to achieve a variety of moods, atmospheres and effects, as well as helping to make the actors, performers and participants look right for their roles.
Person Two. The Lighting department plays a crucial role in most film crews. Humanity lives by the light of the sun and, when it sets, artificial lights of different kinds and intensities are required. Although some productions may make use of daylight, for the most part it is necessary to use artificial light to achieve the visual image required.
The different members of the Lighting crew are responsible, together with others such as the Camera crew or Designer, for the look and feel of the images that are captured on the screen. They set up a wide range of lighting equipment to achieve a variety of moods, atmospheres and effects, as well as helping to make the actors, performers and participants look right for their roles.
Production Sound.
Person Four. Recording all sound on set or on location is the work of the Production Sound Crew which includes Production Sound Mixers, Boom Operators, and Sound Assistants; on bigger films, Sound Trainees may also be employed. Although film is considered a primarily visual medium, much of the storytelling and emotional resonance of a script is conveyed through dialogue. Ensuring that the dialogue recorded during film shoots is suitably clear is a complex job; most film sets are challenging for the Sound Department as there are often unwanted noises to deal with, or the desired camera shots hamper the placing of microphones. Although it is sometimes easier to re-record dialogue after the shoot (post-syncing), most actors and Directors prefer to use the sound captured on set or location. Production Sound Crews also record atmosphere (without dialogue) or "wild" tracks on set or on location to assist the Post Production Sound department during the editing process.
Person Four. Recording all sound on set or on location is the work of the Production Sound Crew which includes Production Sound Mixers, Boom Operators, and Sound Assistants; on bigger films, Sound Trainees may also be employed. Although film is considered a primarily visual medium, much of the storytelling and emotional resonance of a script is conveyed through dialogue. Ensuring that the dialogue recorded during film shoots is suitably clear is a complex job; most film sets are challenging for the Sound Department as there are often unwanted noises to deal with, or the desired camera shots hamper the placing of microphones. Although it is sometimes easier to re-record dialogue after the shoot (post-syncing), most actors and Directors prefer to use the sound captured on set or location. Production Sound Crews also record atmosphere (without dialogue) or "wild" tracks on set or on location to assist the Post Production Sound department during the editing process.
Art Department.
Person One. Films can be located anywhere; creating the visual world or setting for a film is the role of the Art Department. The look of sets or locations transports audiences into the world of the story, and is an essential element in making films convincing and evocative. These settings are rarely left to chance by film makers; a great deal of work and imagination goes into constructing appropriate backdrops to any story. The Art Department usually employs the largest number of people on any film crew. On big budget fantasy, period drama or sci-fi films, the Art Department Offices, and Drawing and Construction Studios can occupy a vast area and employ hundreds of talented people.
Person One. Films can be located anywhere; creating the visual world or setting for a film is the role of the Art Department. The look of sets or locations transports audiences into the world of the story, and is an essential element in making films convincing and evocative. These settings are rarely left to chance by film makers; a great deal of work and imagination goes into constructing appropriate backdrops to any story. The Art Department usually employs the largest number of people on any film crew. On big budget fantasy, period drama or sci-fi films, the Art Department Offices, and Drawing and Construction Studios can occupy a vast area and employ hundreds of talented people.
Director- Getting the performance out of the actors they want.
1st Assistant: Organisation of the second day of filming.
2nd Assistant: Assist the Director on Set
Runner: Helps the 2nd Assistant, plus gets the coffee.
Camera Lighting
Cinematography. DOP. Gaffer. (Head of lighting)
Camera Operator Best Boy (Gaffers helper)
Focus Puller Sparks (electricians)
Clapper Loader (takes the film in and out of the camera)
Sound
1st Assistant: Organisation of the second day of filming.
2nd Assistant: Assist the Director on Set
Runner: Helps the 2nd Assistant, plus gets the coffee.
Camera Lighting
Cinematography. DOP. Gaffer. (Head of lighting)
Camera Operator Best Boy (Gaffers helper)
Focus Puller Sparks (electricians)
Clapper Loader (takes the film in and out of the camera)
Sound
Sound Recordists
Boom Operator
Production Design
Costume Make-up Hair Props Set Construction
Boom Operator
Production Design
Costume Make-up Hair Props Set Construction
This is a table devised into the five sections- well four but light and sound being combined- to show what jobs should be given among the group when creating our short films and the tasks each person should complete when selected to a position.
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