Unit 8 assignment 2 task 2
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- 2. Editing Creative Research Technical Financial Organisational Administrative Health and safety Casting Production office Producer Accounts Distributor Financial management Publicity: publicist Transport Catering Graphic art Media manger Location manger News editorMusic editor Assistant editor Script Props Hair and beauty Broadcast & IT support engineer Technical operator Post production
- 3. Management Financial Is the process of planning, organising and leading members of a team it is also the process of designing and maintaining an environment where individuals, work together in groups efficiently to accomplish set goals. For example a producer oversees elements of pre-production stages of a film and a director also oversees pre-production as well as managing staff members during the production stage for example camera operators. Management roles includes: production office- producer, location manager and transport manager. Organisational Is linked to management by the design and delivery of people and organisational development strategies. People in organisational job roles are in charge of logistics and making sure people and equipment are in the right place at the right time. Organisational roles include: transport ,location manger and publicity. Administrative This sector links to financial and organisational as this is where important paper work is logged and controlled. The job you can do in administrative is location paper work with in the company, audio and copy typing, letter writing and keeping diaries and arranging appointments. In film and tv the financial sector involves the management of money such as accounting, leading and film financial. Financial media jobs incorporate knowledge of finance and economics with the ability to write or speak intelligently about the markets.
- 4. Research Editing Creative Technical is when they help to create a scene by making the film realistic for the audience for example when working on a horror film the Director of Photography would have to think about the lighting, the make up artist and costume designer would work with the writer to make characters come alive.. The team that makes the horror film has to use make up otherwise the audience won’t be frightened at all. When filming the most important thing is costume because you can tell the type of person that character is. On the other hand, props are important to because without them you can’t do anything. The job you can do in creative is costume and make-up, hairdresser designer . is much more than cutting and splicing footage, cuts out what doesn’t fit, what is nonessential to the purpose of the story also drawing attention to places where the audience should focus and have a good sense of what makes an interesting angle to a story. Editing job roles include editor, post production supervisor and title designer. is when they make sure that all the equipment around the set is working like lighting, camera and sound, this will be done with the directors orders so they are ready to shoot. This is very important because with out technical there is nothing you can do or shoot. Technical job roles includes studio and broadcast –TV, production sound mixer and camera. Researchers work in television, radio or new media helping to organise all aspects of media programming. They plan and arrange the running of a production of programmes and other output in its various forms, whilst keeping tabs on the industry. The researcher is a point of link between director creatives and the public and they can work with different people from across these boundaries to ensure the smooth running of the programming process. Media researchers job includes television, radio, film and website.
- 5. Technical To be able to do this job you need : •Have excellent knowledge of sound •Have good experience of sound recording and audio post production processes •Have excellent listening skills •Be able to work efficiently under pressure •Have excellent communication skills •Have good organisational skills •Be able to work strict to deadlines •Understand the relevant health and safety laws and procedures Responsibilities for IT technical support officers are mainly responsible for the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring users get maximum benefits from them. Individual tasks vary depending on the size and structure of the organisation, but may include: •Talking staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues •Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults •Replacing parts as required •Responding within agreed time limits to call-outs •Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate) •Prioritising and managing many open cases at one time •Testing and evaluating new technology •Conducting electrical safety checks on computer equipment Foley Editor adds subtle sounds that production microphones often miss. These often relate to movement, such as footsteps, fights, fist banging on a door, or pouring wine, shards of glass falling from a broken window. The process gives scenes added realism. It is named after the American film sound pioneer Jack Foley. Depending on the scale of the film, Foley Editors usually start work at the end of picture editing. If the film includes a lot of action, they start work earlier. The Foley Editor, the Supervising Sound Editor and usually the Director and/or the Picture Editor attend a Spotting Session. This is a creative meeting where the film is viewed, stopping whenever necessary to discuss what the Director wishes to achieve in different scenes. Technical job roles covers anything involving technology or digital product, sound and equipment that is used in the production process. Jobs like this are lighting operator or camera operator, also it oversee all of appearance with the production of the media creative sector, for example sound, they have to make sure that the sounds working in the television programme or films, along with these software which you need to have a clear understanding of how to use it. Technical works for 35 to 40 hours a week and may have to do work shifts including evenings and weekends.
- 6. Director Director is the hardest job because sure that everything is ok and is the cast ready, script, developing storyboard, actors, budget of where spending and to who, managing technical, making decisions about the location and design, translating a script into a film, Group work is most important you need to connect with each other and good communication and don’t thought the job your doing and focus on that as well. Working hours involve regular weekend and evening work. Many directors work more hours than they have been contracted for with no time. Building based directors tend to have more regular working patterns and conditions. To do this job you need to be careful and know what you’re doing, by knowing about the hours that is needed and the cast and the most important one is thinking clearly. Director is a big job to take and have a trust in yourself and it take half of you time as well. Directors can earn anywhere between £10,000 (for a short film) and upwards of £1,000,000 (for an internationally successful feature film). Your working hours on a shoot will often be long and irregular and may include evenings and weekends. You'll lead a team of cast and crew making films, TV programmes, commercials, music videos and etc... Your day-to-day duties may include: •Meeting producers to plan filming schedules and resources •Developing scripts or ideas for programmes •Developing storyboards •Deciding how the production should look and where it should be filmed •Hiring the cast and crew •Explaining technical requirements to different teams •Directing actors on set or location •Supervising the editing The skills you'll need: •Excellent organisational and planning skills •The ability to make decisions quickly •Leadership and motivational skills
- 7. Editing Editing is the is the big part of the film, that the way you grabs people attention by the music at the background and the footage, and by editing from the beginning to the end of each shot and to be chosen carefully which is where they create the finishing film. Also they work really close with the director and it take a long time by look the scene and the actors acting and they look at what scene is best and suitable. Besides editing often works with the television drama and news. The episode takes between 24 and 72 hours. If it’s not scripted then it will take 17 hour on per video. You might work in a film or TV studio, or on location. Editors can earn anything between £18,000 and £80,000 per year, depending on the nature and size of the company that they work for. Newspaper and magazine editors generally earn between £30,000 and £80,000, whereas those working in a book publishing company usually earn between £18,000 and £28,000 per year. Working as an editor has many responsibilities. These include: Selecting new authors and titles that are likely to sell well. •Developing ideas for books and identifying suitable authors. •Deciding whether to accept or reject submitted manuscripts or articles. •Commissioning articles. •Determining content for a newspaper or magazine. •Finalising the layout of a newspaper or magazine. •Managing the production of book covers. •Proofreading books and articles. •Managing a team of people. To be an effective editor it is important to have: •Strong writing •A good working knowledge of IT. •The ability to work with finances and manage budgets. •Good business sense and commercial flair. •An eye for detail. •Good vision and the ability to see new potential. •A good understanding of target audiences. •Excellent communication skills. •A capacity for planning and organisation. •Project management skills. •The ability to work to an agreed deadline. •The ability to stay calm under pressure. •The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- 8. Working in the lighting industry is an difficult job in the media industry. Their occupation is to work over a wide range of areas and projects inside studios and outside. Lighting is one of the main job roles while working in the film/TV industry as your job is to set the scene and make sure everything is at the correct place. All workers need to be aware of health and safety hazards and need to be very careful while working with electrical equipment and they hold an big measure of duties, for example dealing with the lighting spending plan and procuring the gear required they should have the capacity to go to the areas to ensure they can set up everything accurately and that the place is reasonable for specialized purposes. You will have to work any time of the day, for example a live performance could take place at night which means you will need work on a late shift. Lighting can be both freelance workers and permanent workers, a freelance worker would only be called for work when they are needed which then means the technician would inform the company and agree to an upfront cost for however long they would need it for. However if you are a permanent worker, your salary would be fixed by the company. A gaffer is the head electrician who will plan and set out all of the budget, hiring equipment and risk assessments. The Gaffer is also responsible for managing the lighting under the directions of the photographer who will need the lighting at their own preference. Lighting The skills you’ll need: •Practical and numeracy •Communication and people •Creativity and problem-solving •The ability to follow technical and design instructions Depending on your role, your may include: •Interpreting a lighting designer's plan day-to-day tasks: •Carrying out risk assessments for health and safety purposes •Planning where to run cables and place lights at film locations •Helping to rig and check the equipment •Taking cues from the stage manager in theatre or the floor manager in TV. •Programming and operating manual and computer-controlled lighting systems taking down the equipment after shows or filming.
- 9. A Publicist is a press agent a person whose job it is to generate and manage publicity for a public figure, especially a celebrity, a business, or for a work such as a book, film or album. Publicist will usually work for large firms and will generally get paid a flat fee rather than a percentage of your income. Some publicists work on retainer, where the publicist earns a monthly fee for a set amount of work, such as 20 hours a week. Publicists work in almost any field as they don’t have to work in a specific sector, they work with a range of clients starting from singers actors. More like experience in the industry could lead to work with big celebrities. Some publicists work a standard for eight hours workday, but most find that regular weekend and evening work is necessary. A Publicists average salary will usually get around £16,000 to £29,000 per year depending on how long you have been in the industry for. The salary could go higher depending on your experience. Publicists can work both freelance and permanent, for example if a publicist was working for a celebrity their work status would be permanent as they can only work for that one person and nobody else. When applying for a job to be a publicist, employers usually require a fixed term contract, it tends to either be 6 months or 12 months. Publicist Jobs Publicists have to do: Draft releases Schedule Interviews Plan Events Set Up Photo Shoots Manage Any Social Media Activity To do this role you will need to: •Have a good knowledge of and understanding of the media – print, TV, radio and internet •Be good at problem solving and dealing with situations strategically •Be able to multi-task •Be good at pitching and persuading •Have good networking skills •Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with different people •Be a good writer
- 10. Media Researcher supports producers by finding information on television/radio programmes. To be a Researcher you will need to take practical experience of media productions as you will need to develop a network of contacts in the industry. You could be responsible for anything from researching factual information for documentaries from finding studio audiences and guests for entertainment shows. You will mainly work in offices and studios, using the telephone and the internet. An average media researcher’s salary would be between £16,000 - £40,000.Being a Media researcher means you may need to work irregular and long hours, this could include last minute jobs given by a producer which will need to be completed. Researchers do not usually have a fixed term contract however they could be permanent workers for a specific company while not having a fixed term set. Researcher Your day to day jobs would include Researching and writing content for websites and social media Writing briefs for presenters, or briefing scriptwriters checking copyright Finding studio audiences and programme contributors looking for locations To do this role, you will need to: •Be able to establish a rapport quickly with production personnel and potential contributors •Be aware of the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the release of information to the press and public, especially when sensitive or contentious issues are involved •Be able to keep accurate records of all income and expenditure •Have excellent verbal and written communication skills •Pay precise attention to detail and have a methodical approach to work •Show initiative and possess strong problem-solving skills •Have advanced IT skills •Show diplomacy and sensitivity when working with writers, producers, actors, presenters, other contributors and crew members. •Have knowledge of the requirements of the relevant health and safety legislation and procedures.
- 11. A camera operators is to record and catch stunning cinematic views to show and impress the viewers, the camera operator has to do what the directors wants and will need to have good eye coordination to keep the actors in the scene, a good camera operator will also need to have an idea of different camera shots at the right time and it must be on schedule for shootings as being a camera operator you would also need to experiment with locations and different colours to make the scene look good. As a camera operator you would need to be able to work flexible hours as you would have a random working pattern due, when the director will need you to film any time any day also you need to have a good relationship with other members of the crew and cast such as director, producer, cast and etc.… Camera operator To do this role, you will need to: • Know how to operate the camera expertly • Have good working knowledge of all camera systems, lenses, support equipment and accessories • Provide creative input • Have artistic ability • Be patient • Have a good sense of visual composition, perspective and movement • Have physical co-ordination and strength • Combine creativity with technical skills • Pay precise attention to detail • Communicate effectively • Be able to collaborate and work as part of a team • Be diplomatic and sensitive when working with artists and crew • Know about health and safety legislation and procedures Your day-to-day duties might include: • setting up camera equipment • choosing the most suitable lenses and camera angles • planning and rehearsing shots • following a camera script • working closely with other technical departments
- 12. As a producer you will need to oversee the footage recorded and will need to have approval from the producer weaver, as a producer it is also your role to be involved with the financing team and will need to stick to a certain budget and have organisation skills. Producers have overall control on every aspect of a film's production. They also bring together and approve the whole production team. Producers are accountable for the success of the finished film. They steer the film from beginning to completion and beyond. The Producer is often the first person to get involved in a project or they may be the agent style Producer who focuses on the deal. The many responsibilities of the Producer span all four phases of production. In the Development stage, Producers are often responsible for coming up with the idea for a production or selecting a screenplay. Producers secure the rights, choose the screenwriter and story editing team. They raise the development financing and supervise the development process. Producer Skills you will need to have: •confidence in their own ability •strong communication and people •presentation and pitching •strong time and resource management •creative ability •the ability to cope under pressure •a strong head for figures •leadership To do this role, you will need to: • Have experience of working in the film industry • Have a good business sense • Have a good understanding of finance • Have good creative vision • Be self-motivated • Be good at problem-solving • Understand the creative processes of filmmaking • Be able to secure finance for the production • Be able to prepare and control the production budget • Have excellent communication skills • Understand the relevant health and safety laws and procedures
- 13. As a post-production supervisor your job is to have responsibilities for the post production process, this role involves communication between editors, producers, sound supervisor and other facilities within the company and also Post Production Supervisors work with the Editor, Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Sound Mixer throughout post production. They usually continue to work on the production until all the elements needed for the completion of the film are delivered. This includes the music and effects version which allows the dialogue track to be replaced with different languages. One of the post production supervisor main technique is to be able to communicate with a clear voice and instructions in which everyone can understand. A post production supervisor will need to be able to work full time and may need to work flexible hours on some projects. Post-production supervisor To do this you will need to: •Have expert knowledge of the post production process •Have experience of film budgeting software •Have excellent communication •Be able to multi-task •Be able to motivate a team •Have financial and budget management •Be able to work to strict deadlines •Have good organisational •Have advanced problem solving •Be able to work well and make tough decisions under pressure •Know the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety laws and procedures •Be up to date with new technology Skills you will need to have include: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to multi-task • Ability to motivate a team • Financial and budget management skills • Ability to work to strict deadlines • Effective organisational skills • Advanced problem solving skills • Ability to work well under pressure • knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
- 14. In the media industry there are verify working patterns: full time contract is when somebody works up to 35 hours a week. If they work over there time its called “Over time "and you wont get paid more extra. However, if the employer chooses too they can pay extra wages for each hour they work overtime. Part time contracts is the same rules as full time contract the only difference is the amount of hours, however there is no specific amount of hours with the part time work. Part time employee will get less hours than your average full time worker. Although, in the UK it is law that part time employees are not treated less then the full time worker. Hourly paid is employee paid an hourly wage for their services as opposed to a fixed salary. Hourly workers may often be found in service and manufacturing occupations and they pay you as your hours. Freelance is when somebody who is self employed and therefore doesn't work for a other employers, they get work from clients by marketing themselves and building from this position they will then have a higher chance of getting clients. Clients will give the freelancer tasks or projects to finish and pay them an hourly rate for example a freelance graphic designer may be asked to create a logo for a company, they will then be paid an hourly rate for their work. Shift work is that it takes place on a schedule but then it changes for example Monday and Tuesday from 9 am to7 pm but then Tuesday changes to 11 am to 9 pm. It can involve evening or night shifts, early morning, and midnight shifts. Many industries rely heavily on shift work, and millions of people work in jobs that require shift schedules like Sainsbury-Waterloo, Asda-Leyton and Tesco-Charing Cross 24 hr open, airports, hospital, taxi, police station and bakery-kingsmill. Permanent is when a clients takes a member of staff who will work with them on a permanent employment contract. This also includes fixed term contracts which is where you will be contracted through the client or a employer's payroll. For permanent positions, you will be suitable for a full employee benefits offered by the client or employer. Temporary is a clients require a member of staff to work with them on a flexible basis. Typically, these assignments will be for a fixed term and cover increases in workload and illness cover. You will have a contract of services through Changes for an agreed hourly or daily rate, which will cover the time you work and you will be able to holidays up to 28 days per annum and based on the amount of time that you work. Voluntary Casual contract is when the employee work is needed. Due to the fact they are not permanent employee of the company the worker can take shifts if they wish to. However, if the employer feels no need to keep the employee then they can dismiss them or stop the contact . Casual contracts are normally used for small roles within a company that are not necessarily needed every working. Therefore, they will be come to work when they are needed. Various employees can often be on a casual contract for the same role and used when the employee needs their specific skills or say one employee drops the sift then they can contact another worker also on a casual contract to fill there place. Piecework is when someone pays you to write a script, and they pay you for that also some industries where piece rate pay jobs are common for example cable installation, call centres, writing, editing, craftwork and manufacturing. Working for a piece rate does not mean that employers are meant to get paid by minimum wage or overtime.
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