Job roles in the media industry Flashcards
Examples of job roles
Camera people, editors, directors, producers, sound people, film designer, concept artists.
What does a script writer do
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Sell for film/TV
Can give locations
Pre production
Animator
Creates 2D or 3D animations, hand drawn or stop-motion
Can work on a full feature film/cartoon
Director can oversee work
Can any type of production stage.
Content creators/copy writers
Copy writers create text
Content creators create media assets
Can be any stage of production
Web designers
Responsible for look and feel of website
Strong graphics and design skills
Pre production
Examples of technical roles
Camera crews, SFX, VFX, Photgraphers, gaffers, audio technicians, boom operators, lighting operators, directors
What does a camera operator do
Responsible for operation of camera equipment
Production phase
Video editor
Takes all footage, picks best out puts them together, filming often occurs out of order, puts all scenes in correct order, post production phase
Audio and sound
Audio technician will be responsible for microphone set up and recording sound, works in production phase
Sound editor edits sound/audio in post production.
Examples of senior roles
Director, production manager, editor, creative director, campaign manager.
What does the director do
Oversees creative direction of a production, works in all stages of production.
Production manager
Responsible for co-ordnation of different departments
Responsible for scheduling and budget
Editor
In print and digital publishing
Responsible for deciding content that is published
Can decide layout and pictures.
Creative director
Head up a creative team
Lead strategy and of a design project
Often seen in TV, Film, Games production, and graphic design.
Campaign manager
Responsible for planning and managing marketing campaigns.
