Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Film Production Roles.

You are to profile five film production roles. You are to specify what they do, who they work with and at what stage of the production process.

Role: Cinematographer/Director of Photography
Also known as D.O.P
Their role is to select which camera equipment and light is appropriate and best suited for the film,
Also in charge of the quality of the film.
They work with the technical directors.
Their stage of production is during the production.


Role: Animator
their role is to make the images and 2d animations move.
They specialize in 2d drawn animation, 2d computer animation, and freeze and play frames.
An animator is not just based around the movie and television area, they can also work for gaming design and web-design. Their process in production is post-production and a bit of pre-production.
Works with the cinematographer and VFX producer.


Role: Costume designer
Costume designer is in charge of selecting and hiring which costumes are best suited for the characters role.
Their stage of production is Pre-production.
They discuss costume and character ideas with the performers, also works with Director of photography and production designer to discuss the colour palettes.


Role: Editor
an editor’s job is to gather up all the little parts that make the film and assembling it together, analysing it then giving feedback on what could be better or improved. They move areound, change the plot, sound, and graphics to make the film at its best. They make sure the film is enjoyable by their audience. Their Process in production is mainly Post-production but also during production, they are most likely in-charge of the whole operation in post-production.
Film Editors work closely with sound editors and musical directors as the film is nearly complete.


Role: Visual effects producer
Also known as VFX.
Computer effects job is to create an illusion in a movie, this is called visual effects.
His stage of production is mostly post-production. Their role is similar to visual effects producer.
VFX works with miniature groups, but gives advice to the director on how to approach scenes.
Their process in production is during the production.

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