U4 L2 The Ways People Work Together During Production Flashcards
What is the most important element on the set of a film production?
communication
People who work on film production describe the experience as what?
organized chaos
Who are the members of the Production Department?
- Producer
- Casting Director
- Unit Production Manager (UPM)
- Assistant Director
- Script Supervisor
- Production Manager
- Publicist
What is the role of the Producer?
- hires people
- raises funds
- negotiates with distributors
- involved in all parts of process
What is the role of the Unit Production Manager?
- day-today operations
- unit budget
- search/review locations
- negotiations/business arrangements
- report of what has been covered that day and production status
- arrangements for when staff needs to travel (housing. transport)
What is the role of the first AD?
- breaks down script
- secures equip
- call times for people who must be on set
- crowd control
What is the role of the second AD?
- works with first AD to manage business of location
- works with UPM and location manager to ensure everyone has what they need
What is the role of a script supervisor?
- notes changes in script
- how it will affect production
- continuity
Each day, the Script Supervisor updates the shot log to note which information?
- short num and slated shot num
- notes from DOP and director
- tape/reel num and continuity info
- camera settings, time, and date
Who are the members of the Camera Department?
- Director of Photography (DOP)
- Camera Operators
- Still Photographers
- First and Second Assistant Cameraperson
What is the role of a Camera Operator?
- maintaining camera equip
- camera set up and motion
What is the role of the First Assistant Cameraperson?
- operating, slating, loading film
- camera maintenance
What is the role of the Second Assistant Cameraperson?
- same as FAC
- logging, labeling, storing raw footage
Who are the members of the Sound Department?
- Recordist/Mixer
- Boom Operator
- Sound Assistant
What is the role of the Recordist/Mixer?
- capture sound
- setting up headphones to monitor sound
- setting and tearing equipment
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