Key job roles and responsibilities in the film industry
On the
set, the director is mainly in charge of all the departments. The director must
make sure that all the heads of departments know what they are doing. He/she
interacts with all the departments.
The key job roles are:
- The Producer, who is responsible for the whole film, from initial concept to final production and delivery to cinemas
- The Director, who is responsible for the overall look and style of the film. The Director ensures that the story is told, in a coherent way so that all elements come together for the final rushes.
- The writer generally provides the initial ideas for the film and works with the Producer and Director to develop it further, using film scripts and story boards.
- Director of Photography is the role which brings the story to life in terms of the images, lighting, angle of shots and helps to support the Director to work with the crew to ensure the best outcomes.
- Sound designers will manage and provide the audio images and devices which will complement both the story and its visual focus.
- Production Designers carry out a vital function in terms of designing the sets, props and costumes. In larger films, each of the functions mentioned will be the responsibility of different individuals and the Production Designer will manage all, to ensure that costumes and sets and so on, match the vision of the Producer and the Director.
- The Editor works with the raw footage to bring it together, using the best shots and incorporating sound and special effects.
- Actors will provide the focus of the storytelling and are those which are most in the public eye. The term ‘Actors’ can also embrace extras and stunt people, who contribute the excitement and atmosphere to a film, amongst other things.
- Backers – or those who provide finance are of course vital. They have to be persuaded that the film will make substantial returns on their investment, so a key role for the writer and producer is to persuade them that this is the case.
- The Producer, who is responsible for the whole film, from initial concept to final production and delivery to cinemas
- The Director, who is responsible for the overall look and style of the film. The Director ensures that the story is told, in a coherent way so that all elements come together for the final rushes.
- The writer generally provides the initial ideas for the film and works with the Producer and Director to develop it further, using film scripts and story boards.
- Director of Photography is the role which brings the story to life in terms of the images, lighting, angle of shots and helps to support the Director to work with the crew to ensure the best outcomes.
- Sound designers will manage and provide the audio images and devices which will complement both the story and its visual focus.
- Production Designers carry out a vital function in terms of designing the sets, props and costumes. In larger films, each of the functions mentioned will be the responsibility of different individuals and the Production Designer will manage all, to ensure that costumes and sets and so on, match the vision of the Producer and the Director.
- The Editor works with the raw footage to bring it together, using the best shots and incorporating sound and special effects.
- Actors will provide the focus of the storytelling and are those which are most in the public eye. The term ‘Actors’ can also embrace extras and stunt people, who contribute the excitement and atmosphere to a film, amongst other things.
- Backers – or those who provide finance are of course vital. They have to be persuaded that the film will make substantial returns on their investment, so a key role for the writer and producer is to persuade them that this is the case.
The whole film making process
tends to be split into 5 main areas:
1.
Idea and development
This stage involves thinking of the initial idea for the film. This could be from a unique perspective you want to share with the world or a specific theme that you want to create. You also need to think about the structure of the film you want to create- do you want the end of the story to be at the beginning of the film, or do you want it to be in chronological order? After the initial idea has been drafted a few times, a script needs to be written, thinking about characters, dialogues, sights and sounds.
This stage involves thinking of the initial idea for the film. This could be from a unique perspective you want to share with the world or a specific theme that you want to create. You also need to think about the structure of the film you want to create- do you want the end of the story to be at the beginning of the film, or do you want it to be in chronological order? After the initial idea has been drafted a few times, a script needs to be written, thinking about characters, dialogues, sights and sounds.
2.
Pre-Production
The Pre-production process includes preparing for the shoot such as choosing a location, casting, and planning to shoot the film in the most cost-effective way possible. A risk assessment must also take place to ensure a safe working environment. It is also worth while to plan a shot list to make shooting more effective and efficient on the day- plan which shots are going to be used to the cinematography and camera team are prepared.
The Pre-production process includes preparing for the shoot such as choosing a location, casting, and planning to shoot the film in the most cost-effective way possible. A risk assessment must also take place to ensure a safe working environment. It is also worth while to plan a shot list to make shooting more effective and efficient on the day- plan which shots are going to be used to the cinematography and camera team are prepared.
3. Production
This is probably the largest stage of the film process. Here, the audio and visual aspects of the shoot are taken, the film crew work together to film the actors in character and the audio and sound effects of the film. This is when storyboarding during the pre-production proves to be essential, as it helps to ensure that the right things are being recorded with the right mood lighting and set design fits the theme of the film.
This is probably the largest stage of the film process. Here, the audio and visual aspects of the shoot are taken, the film crew work together to film the actors in character and the audio and sound effects of the film. This is when storyboarding during the pre-production proves to be essential, as it helps to ensure that the right things are being recorded with the right mood lighting and set design fits the theme of the film.
4.
Post-Production
This stage includes editing all of the rushes that were gathered during the
days of shooting. It is then up to the editors and director to choose the best
scenes and sequences to create the image and story that was originally
envisioned.
5.
Distribution
This is when the film gets viewed by an audience. This starts with theatrical distribution and may eventually spread for home viewing e.g. DVD. Marketing also takes place here, such as producing a trailer for the film and having a premiere.
This is when the film gets viewed by an audience. This starts with theatrical distribution and may eventually spread for home viewing e.g. DVD. Marketing also takes place here, such as producing a trailer for the film and having a premiere.
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