Unit 2 a job roles in the film industry

Unit 2 a job roles in the film industry

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  In media jobscan be divided into two sub-categories which are ‘creative’ and ‘non- creative’.The following jobs that fall under these categories are; Management; Creative; Editorial;Technical; Research; Financial; Organisational; Administrative In film production there are not fixed days of work as some people have the option to choose their work time.This can range from shift work; fixed term; office hours; freelance; irregular pattern; hourly rates; piece work. A persons working hours depends on what specific job they do, and if they are working on pre-production, production, or postproduction.
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  The creative partof the industry plays a big part when making any type of media work as it helps to set the scene, and has many jobs to decide how the media will appear.These jobs are important as they create a piece of media and make it look a professional enough standard to be watched. Key jobs available: Director Casting Camera Music Props Lighting Costume
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  • A filmdirector is a crucial role in the film industry as they responsible for turning a script into images and sounds, as well as making the media text a success. • In pre-production the director is responsible for selecting cast, crew, and locations for filming . Directors have to manages some of the technical aspects such as camera, lighting, sound, and any special effects during production. In post production a director will work with editors to create the final version of the film being created. • Directors have to work longer, irregular hours as they have to oversee all the filming and editing to make sure it is done correctly, as well as needing to be able to think clearly and calmly making this one of the most important jobs
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  • A castingdirector is responsible for finding actors that fit the roles in a film and works closely with the director and producer by suggesting ideal actors for each role.They also organise auditions for roles in a film as well as negotiating contracts with the actors. • The director and producer rely on the casting director to find the right people to cast for the film, so they are required to have knowledge of existing talent in modern society. • Casting directors have to be patient, diplomatic, and well organised as the film director and producer will have specific demands to be met from who the casting director has selected to be apart of the cast. • For this job role they are needed for weeks at a time so they require most of their payment at the start preproduction and usually have contracts with the film they are working on. A casting directors job is finished when the actors have been chosen and their contact is completed.
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  • Camera operatorssupport the director and photography director by listening to their instructions on what camera shots to do when filming.A camera operator is usually the first person to asses how the performance and camera movement comes together to see if anything needs re-filming. • This job is physically demanding and a camera operator can be asked to work between 12-14 hours a day, as well as sometimes being asked to travel. Camera operators also work closely with the performers guiding them where to position themselves. • Camera operators typically start work at the end of pre-production, and have to be the ones to decide where to place the camera with the director of photography. • Most camera operators work on a freelance basis and finish when the filming is complete, but some are employed full-time.This job can be done in unsocial hours and at anytime.
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  A title designersrole is to design the opening title for films, sometimes captions that appear in the film, and end credits. If the designer is given a large budge then they are able to make the title grand and complex, setting the tone for the film. This job entails a lot of research of creating specific fonts to portray the films genre and giving an input about the front colour choice, as well as if they should input an animation. Title designers typically work freelance or independently in their own studios.They are often required to work extensive hours and have strict deadlines. A title designer usually starts work towards the end of the editing process to discuss the themes with the director that influence the titles.
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  • Production accountantshave to have strong numerical and organisational skills as well as being able to communicate with others.They should also have a wider knowledge of the filmmaking process. • Production accountants job includes working in a team and having to manage budgets, pay, taxes, insurance, and closing down production once it is complete. • The accountant team must have knowledge on government regulations like taxes and health and safety.They are responsible for ensuring bills are paid and they maintain financial records during production • This job involves working with different people all the time and they can receive contracts to work for periods of time ranging from months to weeks, meaning they can not leave a job and sometimes it includes travel.
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  Editorial • Editorial refersto editing which is the process of selecting written, visual, audible, and film mediums. When editing it can involve corrections, organisations to portray a consistent, accurate, and complete result. Some of the different jobs under editorial are: Editor Editing and post production overview Assistant editor Post production supervisor
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  • An editorsjob is important as it edits all the filming footage to ensure that the story flows from the beginning to the end, by choosing specific shots and assembling them into scenes making the finished film. • Editors are employed on a freelance basis based on their experiences and often spend a lot of time with the director. • Editors also work with directors before filming to plan how to film the screen play. They often start work in an editing room looking at the footage which are developed overnight and synced to the assistant editor. • Editors also have to check the standard of the story and the actors performance to maintain a good sense of how the story is unfolding.Whilst doing this editors must also select the best takes and edit them together to make scenes of the film.
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  A management jobis when we get a group of people together to effectively accomplish a certain set of goals and objectives. Management is important to organizations because In charge of making sure organizing, directing, staffing, and controlling an organisation is done correctly to achieve a set goal. Some of the different jobs under management include: Financial controller, catering crew, executive producer, casting director/assistant, and distributors. For example a financial controller in managements role would be responsible for overseeing day to day accounting functions and finance operations to ensure money is handled correctly to ensure financial stability for organisations. A typical day in management can include organising, attending meetings, and ensuring workers are doing their jobs correctly.
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  Finance is mainlyabout saving and lending money to people. Some of the key concepts of finance is money, time , and risk, as well as dealing with how money is spent and budgeted Some of the different job roles included in finance are accounts, distribution, and publicity skills. Some of the key responsibility's of a person with a finance role is being in charge of bill payments, invoicing, and payroll.They also have to answer questions from people that are workers, clients or customers regarding financial information or issues. A typical working day in finance can include providing service to current clients, where they will advise clients the best ways to approach business ideas, and finance planning which is entering data to financial planning/taxing programs.There is also administrative chores which is dealing with clients records and files.
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  • Administration includesthe management or performance of businesses and makes major decisions. Administration is the universal process or organising people and resources efficiently to meet a certain goal. Jobs under administrative: Accounts Casting Health and safety Locations Transport Catering
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  • Before thedirector cans start film production legal matters must be taken care of.This includes copyright, copyright clearance, and moral rights for he cast and crew. • The director and producer must copyright the film so that they can have all the rights to their film, meaning they are able to copy it or distribute it to others, whilst others will have to ask them for permission to use their film. • The legal department ensure that the directors film is protected from others and allows the director and producer to make their money from the film.
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  An important legaljob in the film industry would be a legal and business affairs executive.This role is responsible for supporting the business affairs team, and ensuring that any objectives/deadlines are met.When doing this job the person will assist the legal and business affairs team on different subjects. This job role is responsible for negotiating commercial agreements, sponsorship and locations and helping with researching relevant information and training.