Ameera Aziz- Producer
Alexander Bradbury- Director/Assistant Producer
Daniel Bond- Video Editor
Gavin Man- Cameraperson/Operator
Producer
Responsibilities
Producers generally have control of the entire film production and their primary responsibility is to create an environment for the cast and crew to best utilise their efforts. Therefore, the producer is held accountable for the completed film’s overall success or failure. The producer’s responsibilities extend over all four production phases:
Research & Development- Producers have the responsibility of selecting screenplays, securing rights, selecting the screenwriter and story editing team, raising the development funds and overseeing the development process.
Pre-Production- Producers bring together the member of the creative team (i.e. Director, Cinematographer and principal cast) and raise the finance for the production. Then, they choose key personnel (i.e. Line Producer, Associate Producer and Production Manager) and Heads of Department (i.e. Production Designer, Editor and Composer). They also partake in location scouting, and endorse the final script, schedule and budget.
Production- Producers are in constant consultation with Directors and approve all script changes and cost reports.
Post-Production and Marketing- Producers constantly communicate with post-production personnel (Editor, Composer and Visual Effects staff). They then consult with all production staff for approval of the final print and are most often involved with marketing and distribution of the completed film.
Skills
Producers must be good motivators and negotiators and must be determined to do whatever it takes to get the best out of the film. They must be highly-skilled communicators with thorough knowledge of the narrative as well as all creative aspects of the film-making process (i.e. screenwriting, directing, editing, and composing music). They must know how to prepare a budget, secure finance for the production, control the overall production planning, control finance expenditure, ensure compliance of safety regulations, monitor progress of production and supervise the editing of the final film. Producers must also be able to work efficiently under massive pressure.
Producer’s Assistant
Responsibilities
Assistant Producers are highly proficient administrators who work closely with the Producers throughout the entire production process. They must be highly organised and flexible and have a good overview of the production process. Assistant Producers responsibilities are specified by the Producer daily throughout production. These can range between any of the Producer’s duties for which they need assistance or cannot see to at that point in time.
Skills
In addition to the basic skills of a Producer, an Assistant Producer must be adept at organising, planning and time management, as well as have strong communication skills. They must have excellent clerical skills and have a strong sense of loyalty, responsibility and confidence.
Director
Responsibilities
A Director may either write the script or develop an early draft to create a vision for the film. They then select the cast, crew and locations for the film, as well as direct rehearsals and performances of the actors. The Director also manages the technical aspects of the production process (i.e. camera, lighting, sound, effects etc). During post-production, the Director works closely with the Editor to reach the final visualisation of the film.
Skills
A Director must possess strong creative and visionary skills to be able to constantly create something original. They must be passionate and committed to the film and the industry. Directors must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills to be motivational and inspirational to get the best performance of all members of the production tams. They must also have widespread knowledge of the entire film-making process, both technical and creative. A Director must have a high capability for intensive work, attention to detail and strong determination.
Cameraperson/Operator
Responsibilities
A Camera Operator works with on-set equipment and utilises complex technology with creative skills to produce the desired picture for the Director. Activities of the Camera Operator consist of;
• Preparing and setting up equipment (i.e. tripods, monitors, lighting, cables and leads, and headphones) on-site prior to filming.
• Suggesting how to best shoot a scene.
• Planning shots that would be difficult or tedious to recreate (i.e. Explosions)
• Practising for pre-determined shots.
• Studying the scripts.
• Finding solutions to technical and practical problems.
• Taking instructions from the Director.
• Working quickly and efficiently.
• Taking full responsibility in situations with one camera.
• Keeping up to date with development of new filming methods and equipment.
• Repairing equipment.
• Staying aware of health and safety issues.
Skills
A Camera Operator’s main asset is technical skill and relevant experience. It is helpful for a Camera Operator to have;
• A good theoretical and technical knowledge of cameras;
• An interest in lighting, video, film or theatre;
• Excellent hand-eye coordination;
• Good hearing and colour vision;
• Knowledge of editing;
• Patience;
• Attention to detail;
• Knowledge of sound engineering.
It also helps for a Camera Operator to possess a driving licence and understand the maintenance and emergency repair of filming equipment.
Video Editor
Responsibilities
Video Editors work closely with the Directors to meet their requirements for the film’s vision. The Editor’s skill determines whether or not the vision can be realised. The video editing process consists of two stages;
Offline Editing- Working with the raw shots from the set in a relatively low cost editing suite. Includes sorting, rearranging and forming a digital rough cut according to the Director’s wishes.
Online Editing- Working with high cost equipment to create a more polished version of the final product. The Editor must be extremely technically competent, as the minimum requirements are set for broadcast standard. Any extra effects and materials for high-resolution are added here.
Skills
Video Editor’s must be prepared for performing the most tedious tasks of all. They must also be skilled with the necessary editing software packages. Personality traits crucial for a Video Editor include;
• A keen eye for detail;
• Reliability;
• Perfectionism;
• The ability to listen to others;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
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