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Assignment 2
Task 2a
Manager:
Production Managers responsibilities are preparing production schedules or script
breakdowns and to verify Producers' budgets and schedules. This is a managerial job as they
production manager is managing the whole team making sure everything’s on track and the
production is good; it is also a financial job as the production manager is in charge of
budgets and making sure the production is not spending too much money and is not going
over their balance. This is a key job when it comes to the production process of filming as
they deal with the in’s and outs behind the scenes of the production making sure everything
runs smoothly ensuring that the production team meets their deadlines and making sure that
they are sticking to their budget. Production managers must have great communication skills
and be able to work with their team members, actors and members of the public.
Creative:
Hair and makeup artist work in a verity of places within the media industry whether it being
TV, film, music video advert and much more. The role of this job is to make the actor, actress,
music artist look how the script has described them to look like. This is a creative job as the
hair and makeup artist use their artist c skill to create the desired look for the character,
through the hair and makeup they are able to make the character look a certain whether
it’s in relation to social class, and time periods, and any other elements required to create
the desired illusion. Hair and makeup artist day-to-day duties are to make sure the character
looks good and to do their hair and make up for their scene and touching up their hair and
makeup between scenes. Their responsibilities are to make sure that the actors and actresses
look the way the production team would like them too and to make sure they always look
good. Hair and makeup artist work with other members of the production team like how the
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Editorial:
Script editors are a very important when it comes to the script screen writing process as they
analyses the script that has been written then help the screen writers buy identifying
problems with the script and the potential consequences that will come with the choices the
screen writers have chosen to put in the script. This job is a editorial job as they are helping
adjust and write the screen/screen play for the production team to then film, this part of the
job is pre production as without the vital part of the of creating the script the film, TV show or
advert cannot be made/produced. Their responsibilities are helping Screenwriters to develop
a route map for their story, and for reminding them of this map when they write scenes that
deviate from the narrative. To work effectively, Script Editors must agree a development
schedule with Producers and Screenwriters.
Technical:
Camera Assistants support senior members of the Camera department; this is a very hand on
job as the camera assistants are trainees who offer support the studio department. Their job
can vary from carrying out task such as moving the cameras and the rest of the equipment
to setting up and preparing the cameras for a scenes and helping out the camera crew with
whatever else they need to be done. This is a technical job as they are working the
electronic equipment and are helping with the production of the film, TV show or advert they
are creating.
Research:
Location Managers work on television drama, drama-documentaries and continuing drama
productions. They research and assess suitable locations, negotiate contracts and payments,
and present their findings to Producers and other decision makers. This is a managerial and
financial job as they are in charge of each location for the scenes in the film of TV
productions; they are also in charge of paying people for using their location for the
production to be filmed on. They are responsible for making the location of the production
safe and filling out health and safety as well as risk assessment forms for each location
ensuring that is safe enough for people to be there and film,
Financial:
A Financial controller consists on two types of jobs, they will ensure that the proper financial
controls and reports are in place; they also work on a bigger scale with larger productions
taking control of the film productions accounts making sure that they are on track and in
budget. This is a managerial and a financial role as the finial controllers are dealing with
money and they are managing account team members helping them with the budget of
the production. Their responsibilities are controlling the accounts of the film, taxation and
financial analysis. They help the producers prepare a budget and raise their finance with
schemes from the government.
Organizational:
A Production Co-coordinator’s job role is organizational as they are responsible for
scheduling and coordinating the communications and day-to-day work from the production
team. Their responsibilities are to run the production office making sure that it is set up and
are also responsible for ordering equipment, accommodation, cast and crew, visas, permits
and much more; this is all pre production work. They also work with in the production

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preparing cast lists, informing people of the script changes daily progress reports and call
sheet. They work with other people within heir work place with different responsibilities such
as the actors and actresses updating them on their new script changes ensuring they know
heir new line and are ready to film.
Administrative:
A broadcast assistant help and support the production of TV, they assist producers and
presenters to make sure that the program/show/production runs as smooth as possible. This is
a administrative job role as this job takes care of documents and contracts. A broadcasting
assistants duties and responsibilities are to planning for live shows and researching; they also
put in creative ideas about the show that is being produced and help develop it. Broad
casing assistants work closely with producers presenters and other people making sure the TV
show is on track and if it is a live show that the production is organized
Alan de Palette, Writer who works for the BCC (pre production):
Alan de Palette came in the industry as a writer
through writing articles for newspapers in 1988 at
the age of 19, he then was able to work for the
BBC on several puff their radio channels. Alan
gets to write scripts of radio and TV production
along side with other people. Alan go to where
is he is today through hard work, he studied
media for one year at college he then left and
went straight into finding a job, he has struggled
at times when it has come to getting into
contact and gaining experiences as he did not
know how to go about it. He felt like if he went
university he would have the resources and
knowledge that would help him go the right
way about contacting people for work
experience. From looking at Alan I have learnt
that getting into this industry is not easy is take a
lot of hard work and you have to determine to do it.
Simon Joanne’s, Freelance Director (production):
Simon Joanne’s is a freelance director. He has worked
his way up in the music television industry and is, now
working with some of the biggest names in pop and
rock. He graduated from Salford University with a
degree in design studies. His final year dissertation he
made a music video and knew it was the career path
he wanted to follow and work within the media
industry. He started as a runner working for Sky in Spain
and wok his way up the career ladder. Simone believes
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rewarding. When he finally became a direct he had the privilege to show his talent by
directing The Wasted Youth Prison Gig film shot within Pentonville Prison, Nike's Jonga Bonita
football finale, and multi camera shoots for BBC Radio 3's Sir John Eliot Gardner Presents Bach
Christmas Special. From looking at Simon’s story i can see that this industry can be very
challenging at times but when you have made it and accomplished you dream it is very
rewarding and pleasing.
Nick Dudman, Make-up Effects Artist (postproduction):
Nick Dudman is a
makeup artist who
works within the
media industry
helping production
project get the look
they want in their TV
shows, he helps
transform the actor
or actress into what
the script requires
them to look like
whether it is an ugly
monster o a person
with a extra ear growing on their face. Nick got into the industry by pestering a make-up
artist called Stuart Freebourne who did the star wars movie, after consistently trying to
contact Stuart and pestering him, Stuart arranged to see him and have a look at his portfolio.
Nick has been offered to work on the new batman movie to do Jack Nicholson’s make,
which was a great experience for him. From looking at Nick I have learnt that you should
never stop learning s he said in a previous interview. Knowledge is key and there are many
things you learn from the job and through education that can help you out later on in life.
Nick still attends night school studying a computer course to improve his work making sure he
can perfect his craft and perfect everything his does.
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Sound department:
Within the sound department there are boom operators, these are people that responsible
for picking up sound buy placing and moving the microphones on he right place whilst
filming. He or she use a special microphone called a boom and place it over the actor’s
head so they can pick up the sounds of the film and they make sure it is not in the frame of
each shot of the film. Her job role is technical as they are dealing with electronic equipment
and are responsible for making sure the sound the pickup is good quality ad clear enough
for everyone to understand the and hear whilst watching the film. This is a production role as
they are working on the set of making the film ad are involved with the making and creating
the film .They day duties would be to be on set all day with the camera crew making sure
they are in the right position at the right time; the boom operators also receive daily small
booklet which have ages from scripts for them to memorise the shots for the following days
ad to make any repairs if necessary. Boom operators work with other members of their team
like the camera crew, director and production sound assistants making sure the sound they
are picking up are clear and they are at a perfect angle where they can pick up the
dialogue as well as not be seen nor the boom to be seen either.
Grip department:
The grip department are in charge of lighting and are responsible for setting up the lighting
required for the shot needed for the day. Grips work closely with the director making sure the
camera moves smoothly and the positioning of the camera is achievable. This specific work
in the media industry is technical as they are dealing with electronic equipment such as
cameras, lights, tripods and much more. This is a production role as they are working on the
set of making the film ad are involved with the making and creating the film. Their
responsibilities and duties are carrying out technical recce sheets/forms making sure that
everything works out okay and that the film would be able to be made. Grips also turn up to
the set early to set up the scenes to be filmed ensuring that everything that the need is there
and ensuring that they can film on that day. Grips work with other people with different
responsibilities as them such as screenwriters; this is because they need to go through the
script making sure they get the exact lighting that is needed.
Electrical department:
The electrical department are in charge of all the electrical equipment on the set whilst
making the film. One of the main roles in this department is called a Gaffer. A Gaffer is the
head of the electronic department and is in charge of installing lighting equipment and
arranges the power supply in order to create the designed lighting effects. This is a technical
and managerial job, this is because the Gaffer is dealing with electronic equipment and they
are managing the other people who work within the electric department. This job is a
production job as it involves helping out with the making of the film and requires the Gaffer
to be on set helping out to create the desired look for each of the scenes needed. The
Gaffers duties and responsibilities are all the practical aspects of lighting sets and locations.
They work closely with Lighting Directors in order to fulfil their creative vision for the
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Location department:
The location department is responsible for each of the location in which the scene of the film
will be shot. The Location manager is the main person in charge of organizing the location
and making sure he or she picks the right location for what the script requires for the
production, they have to calculate the costs of shooting the film at each location and if the
production would need any permits to be able to shoot in a specific area. The Location
manager’s day-to-day duties are making decisions to ensure that productions proceed
smoothly. This is a managerial job as the Location manager are in charge of managing all
aspects of shooting in each location, and also ensuring that every location is handed back
to its owners in a satisfactory condition after the shoot. They work closely with the Director to
get an understanding of his or her creative vision for the film. This then allows the Location
Managers' to get a picture of what the director wants the film to look like, they can then
make decisions when identifying and visiting potential locations, together with issues such as
accessibility, and the flexibility of the schedule and budget.
Creative department:
The director of who work s on the creative team is in charge of directing the production and
making sure the production turns out how the creative team wanted it to look like. Their role
is to direct the actors cameraman’ woman, boom operators and more to make the film turn
out good. The director is responsible for looking at the creative aspects of a film, including
controlling the content and flow of the film's plot, directing the performances of actors, and
managing technical details such as the positioning of cameras, and the use of lighting. Their
job is pre production, production as well as post production; this is because sometimes some
d8irectors like to write their own film so they would be involved in the pre production process.
Their role is also production because they are involved in the filming and making of the
production; they are also involved in choosing the music for the film and making sure it meets
the standards of the creative team. The director would work with the screenwriter even
though they have different responsibilities; this is because the director may want to ask the
screen writer how the exact shot should be and if they could improve it.
Pippa Best. Script Editor (pre production):
Pippa Best is a script editor who read over screenplay
correcting the script and making adjustment to it to make it
better and improved. She will inform the scriptwriter of hoe
she though the script was making notes if she got bored,
enjoyed it, was confused etc. Pippa got into the media
industry buy working as runner, “I started as a runner
working in documentaries and then in 1995 I joined a
production company called Zephyr Films as a production
assistant. It gave me a great overview of production. As
part of the job, I would be given scripts to read to see if
they would be of interest for us to produce. I got more and
more involved in this area. Then Zephyr ran out of money
and I was made redundant. It was hard at the time but
turned out to be a very good thing as that was when I
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Pippa’s interview I have seen that her job is very time consuming and you would have to be
very determined and enthusiastic to read the scripts the whole way through how do they do
what they do.
Ginger McCarthy Rigger (production):
Ginger is a rigger; his job consists of making sure
the location of the film is safe to be filmed and
build the set up and complex scenes in the film.
The best highlight of Gingers career wa working
for the film Die Another Day, where he and others
built one of the most elaborate Bond sets to date
- the Ice Palace, he also helped out with the film
Saving Private Ryan. “After I left school, I qualified
as a scaffolder and was working on Magdalen
College, Oxford, building a large scaffold for stonemasons who were carrying out renovation
work. By coincidence, Sir Richard Attenborough had chosen Magdalen as a location for
Shadowlands. Through the college, the crew asked if I could build a lifting gantry on the top
of Magdalen tower. I decided there and then that this was for me, and I wanted to know
more.” I have learnt from looking at Ginger that Rigging can be really hard work and time
consuming and some of the times after all of the hard work the editors of the film may
chooses to cut out that scene.
Mia Bittar Editor (post production)
Mia works in the post production
department making final cuts of the
film by working closely with the
director making sure they select the
best shots to use. This type of work is
very time consuming as you could
be sitting at a computer for hours
trying different style of each scene
depending on how the director feels
about them. Mia’s work is interesting
as she feels like she is making the
movie and has the privilege to be
part of the process of creating it. Like
many other Mia started her way from
the bottom up becoming runner then an assistant runner, throughout the year she has ladder
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What do they enjoy about their job,
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What interesting things do they do,
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What is their work history – how did they get to where they got to?
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What projects have they worked on?
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What have you learnt from them that has furthered your knowledge about job roles
within the film industry?