Job Roles

In the TV and film industry, there are different types of job roles such as the Producer, Line producer, Director, Editor, Camera operator, cinematographer  and finance officer

The producer is the group leader, who tend to work freelance. They develop the particular project from initial ideas to make sure that the script is finalized and they also arrange the financing and manage the production team. The producer coordinates in the film making process to ensure that everyone is involved and the project is working on schedule and on their budget. An example of a TV and film producer is Jerry Bruckheimer who produced the tv series skins and King Arthur. His responsibility is to oversee and ensure that a production is produced on time and on budget, he is also responsible for raising finance, hiring crew members including the director and making sure everything from pre-production, to production and post-production is running smoothly and on schedule. A producer needs to have the ability to meet all their deadlines and be committed to their job. He also needs to be responsible including time management and personal responsibilities & have the ability to work under pressure and to motivate the production team. They control the production budget and have a good communication with all their employees.

 

Line producers are hired based on their experience in the industry. They are responsible for the development of the project. They supervise the film’s budget, and are responsible for hiring crew members and organise the production schedule. They’re responsible for managing and coordinating the production. 

The directors are in control when it comes to making creative decisions. Danny Boyle is an example of a director in the TV and film industry, he directs the film 28 days later and the TV series inspector morse. The role of a director is to create the storyboard, writing script and making crucial decisions during pre-production. This could mean selecting the right location for the film for example. Spike Lee’s job as a director is to manage the technical side such as the cameras, sounds, lighting and design.

The finance officer is in charge of undertaking the entire accounts function, including managing the entire budget for the production and also managing the pay roll for the workers.

The cinematographer leads the camera operators in photographing the production to maintain continuity in lighting, style and composition, however they don’t operate the camera.

The role of an editor is to assemble all the recorded raw material into a finished product which is suitable for broadcasting. The raw material includes camera footage, sound effects, dialogue, special effects and graphics. This is a key role in the post production process so the editors work determines on the success of the final production. The editor may work in a team and close to the director.

Camera operators follow the instructions set by the director and director of photography. This includes shot composition and development. The seamless ease with which the camera moves is key to the narrative flow of production.