Monday, 9 May 2016

LO1: Task 1: Research of Jobs within the Film Industry




 Reference
 Creative Skill Set (2014) Filming Job Roles, [Online], Available: 
 Accessed 09.05.16

Film 
A) 

Actor - Almost every film needs actors even if it voice overs. Actors interpret others' words in order to bring a script to life, and to put flesh and blood on characters, this allows the charcters to come to life without having to imagine like a book. (Acting, body Language, timing, memorising and observation skills needed)

Agent - Agents are who helps find work for clients such as performers and creative team members. (Social, Communication, Persuaion, patience, listening and business skills needed)

Assitant editors - This role includes editing different parts of the film making sure it runs smoothly (Technology, Computer editing and organation skills. Having precise attention to detail needed)

Audio Describer - These are usually used in cinemas for blind or partially sighted audiences, this is so they dont miss out the films that they want to see. (Good literacy, communication and literacy skills needed)

Boom operater - Boom Operators assist the Production Sound Mixer and operate the boom microphone.  This position of the team is important because even though sound can be edited late the sound needs to have constant continuity. (Understand basics of electronics, microphones, lighting techniques and camera angles. Having listenting, phtsical stamina, agility, memory, patiences skills. Good attention to detail needed)

Camera Operator - This positon means you have to prepare and operate the camera and all its equipment, working with the Director and Director of Photography. This role is important as without being able to film anything the film would obviously not happen. (Creative, Artistic, Patiences, technical and listening skills. Having knowledge on camera sytems, lenses and accessories)

 Cast Director - This role is to organise the casting which means selecting actors for all roles in a film. (Good at recongnising talents, memorising, communicating, attention to detail. Must have a basic understanding of how to operated a camera)

Choreographer - Depending on what type of film it is the Choreographer  will  plan, create and realise the dance or movement design concept for Directors, Producers and Designers, and train Dancers and Actors in dance routines and movement. (Teaching, team work, organisation and commication skills. Need to be self-motivated and patient)

Composer - Writes Original music for the films. ( Improvising and imagination skills needed. Need to be passionate for film and music and have a feel for drama and narrative.)

Costruction Manager - Construction Managers supervise the construction of sets and stages for film productions.(Creative and resorful, good at working in budgets, communication and leadership skills.

Crane Operator - Crane Operators are responsible for setting up and operating all cranes, which carry cameras and crew. (Driving, communication and concentration skills. Need to know how to operatea variety of cranes.)

Director - Directors are the role that keeps eveything in check to make sure it is how it is surposed to be. They define the style and structure of the film, then bringing it to life. (Good at making decisions, collaborating with others, communication, attention to detail, determination, confidence and creativity. Have a deep passion for film making)

Distributor - This role is to create plans for film releases to ensure they reach big audiences and make a profit. (Good at team building, negotiating, creativity and judgments. Must have finanical, salesmanship and communication skills.)

Editor - Film Editors work closely with the Director to craft the finished film. (Good with being under pressure. Organisation, team leading, patiences, attention to detail and communication  skills

Music Editor - Music Editors are responsible for all the music featured on film soundtracks. (High knowledge of music and computer editing software. Musical, listening, technical, timing and communitcation skills needed)

Producer - Producers are responsible for all aspects of a film's production, putting together a creative and talented cast and crew, and turning story ideas into profitable films. (Motivation, probem solving, negotiating, finance, business and communication skills are needed) 

Script Writer - Writes the orginal script (Good writer. Analytical and communication skills are needed.Have an interest in films and screen plays)

Script Editor - Make the script better (Good writer. Analytical and communication skills are needed. Have an interest in films and screen plays)

Script reader - Corrects any mistakes (Be able to write clearly. Analytical and communication skills are needed. Have an interest in films and screen plays)
 





 Reference
 Creative Skill Set (2014) Radio job roles, [Online], Available: 
http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/radio/job_roles
 Accessed 09.05.16


Radio
 Producer - Create content and manage the whole radio production process for both live and recorded programmes
Radio News Editors - oversee and direct the work of a news team supplying news content, and set and drive the news agenda
Radio Presenters - are the voice of a radio station or programme and create the tone and style of radio output
Radio Reporters - Identify and research news stories and present them on air to a wide range of different audiences
Radio Sales Executives - generate the income for commercial radio stations from advertising sales and sponsorship

 Reference
 Creative Skill Set (2014) Computer Gaming job roles, [Online], Available: 
http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/games/job_roles
 Accessed 09.05.16


Computer Gaming 

Games Animators - are responsible for the portrayal of movement and behaviour within a game
Game Programmers - design and write the computer code that runs and controls a game
Game Designers - devise what a game consists of and how it plays, defining all the core elements
Lead Artists - are responsible for the overall look of a game
Level Editors - define and create interactive architecture for a segment of a game, including the landscape, buildings and objects
A Narrative Copywriter - is a writer for a videogame. Due to the extreme focus on game design during development, it’s a Narrative Copywriters job to make sure that story elements work within the design choices
 Product or Brand Managers - help create and implement marketing campaigns to maximise the sales of games
 QA Testers - test, tune and debug a game and suggest refinements that ensure its quality and playability, assuring quality in a game and finding all its flaws before it goes public

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