Editing role and the Camera operator role are a couple of the main job roles in the filming industry. When researching the different job roles these were two that stood out to me.
Camera Operator
This position means you have to
prepare and operate the camera and all its equipment. This role includes working along side with the Director
and Director of Photography. To be in this role you have to have very good knowledge on the different cameras used on set especially the one that you have being allocated, this is so hat you know how to use it in order to get the highest quality film, having knowledge about the camera means that it is essential that you know hoe to properly assemble and set up the equipment. You will also need an understanding of lighting and how to set up your camera to fit with the lighting given. This role is important as without being able to
film anything the film would obviously not happen. The following are the basic skills you need to have for this role; Creative, Artistic, Patience,
technical and listening skills. Having knowledge on camera systems, lenses and
accessories.
Editor - Film Editors work closely with the Director to craft the
finished film. To succeed in this job role you need to have a wide knowledge of film industry and movie production. Having an understanding of the editing equipment and willingness to keep up with changes in editing technology is vital. To be good in this role you need to have a photographic eye for camera angles and special effect which also comes alongside with knowledge of audio effects. Having the ability to work with detail and tedious work is also needed. Problem solving also plays a massive part in this role as sometimes what you are given isn't always at its highest quality, therefore you need to be able to make the available footage work. The following are the basic skills you need to have for this role; Good with being under pressure,
organisation, team leading, patience,
attention to detail and communication skills.
Basic equipment needed for Camera Operator
- A high Quality film camera (With a big memory)
-Tripod
- Lenses
Basic equipment needed for Editor
- Compatible Technology
- Editing Software
- Headphones
Role Comparison
Being a camera operator and an Editor
are both important roles with in this industry as without these two thing there wouldn't be a way to create product. These roles have a lot in common making
them quite similar but also completely different roles within the industry. For
example, both of these roles you need good communication skills to be able
to express your opinions and ideas, also you need to be creative
and have technical skills to be able to work the equipment.
Even though there are a few things that are quite similar these roles are very
different such as the camera Operating role is in Production and Editor is in Post-Production.
The Camera Operator makes the films and the editor puts them together and
changes them.
I have had experience in both of these Job roles as in unit 46 I studied Audio visual promos, For this I created a film trailer, this meant that I helped with both roles of being a Camera Operator and an editor. This trailer was made in a group. When creating these kind of products within the media industry they are made in a team, this is so that making the product doesn't take long as there are always deadlines which need to be met as well having the opportunity to gather many different ideas. When we finished the rough edit of the trailer a producer and production manager named Rob Speranza gave us feedback to
Feedback we received:
- The sound was very good and effective
- The timing of the film trailer was a good length
However for improvements he mentioned for the future, if we want the film
trailer to aim at a older age range, we need older actors, otherwise it looks
like a student film and wouldn't really appeal to a older age range.As part of
Unit 46, making and developing a film trailer in the style of WARP Films; we
were visited by Mark Herbert, the founder of WARP films who also directs
their productions in Television (This is England 86', The Midnight
Beast) and also in Film (Four Lions, Donkey Punch). He gave a valuable insight
into his job role and the roles of a film production team as well as briefing
the unit in which we were asked to make a Film trailer. Coming from an
individual who has a prominent stance in this industry, responsible for the
likes of BAFTA nominated Dead Mans Shoes, it was a privilege to learn
about the industry and somewhat inspired me to undertake the role Film
Director throughout Unit 46. The document below is a couple of notes taken from
meeting Mark Herbert; some of the key points listed
here influenced our own film as we tried to match our Trailer to the style of
those created by WARP Films. We looked particularly closely at the
Dead Mans Shoes Trailer as we felt it most resembled our own concepts of a dark,
mystery thriller genre of film.
The Camera Operator role would be good for me as I have a passion and
enthusiasm for filming, this is something that is needed when being operating a
camera as you need to take pride in your work for it to be the best it can be.
Time management is something that is needed when in the Camera operator role as
you need to be able to coincide with the other camera
operators when trying to get different shots. I am also good at working in a
team as I know that each person in the team has their own job that needs to be
respected. Being good a working in a team also means that I have great
communication skills which gives me the confidence to communicate with the
other team member to share ideas. When filming I think I would be good at
attention to detail as every detail of on screen is important. I also have the
patients to allow feedback and make changes to how I film.
I also think the Film Editors role would be a
good position for me as I am good with having attention to detail, this is a
useful skill to have when
in this role because editing is one of the final things that can change the
quality of the product completely depending on how much hard work and
dedication you put into the Edit. Being in this job role also put you under a
lot of pressure this is something that I think I would deal well with because
even though you're under pressure for everything to be right and also done on
time but I know it won't affect the quality of my work. Being Under Pressure
also means that's my good patience skills will be perfect for this role as when
things aren't done right or not at the highest standard they will need to be
done again this means that I will happily do it again without a problem.
Organisation skills also play a big part in this role as if you are organised
then it can be difficult to get the product finished on time and also could
mean that's the head it isn't at its highest quality so this is another skill
that I have that would be good when in this job role. I am also confident with
working as a team, this is a massive part of this job role as you've got to
work together and discuss ideas and Solutions.
