Help Wanted

Editor:

Film Editors assemble footage of films, television shows and documentaries into a product. They manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to refine the overall story into a continuous and enjoyable whole. On some films, the film Editor is chosen before cast members. In the same way directors use certain actors they appreciate over and over again, they also use film Editors they know and are comfortable with. Film Editors work closely with sound editors and musical directors as the film nears completion. Long hours and significant isolation while actually editing can make even the most positive minded film Editor question their career choice.

Gaffer:

A gaffer in the production industry is an Electrician that can be head of the electrical department, responsible for the execution of the lighting plan for a production. Gaffers can coordinate the entire job of lighting, given knowledge of the time of day and conditions to be portrayed, managing resources as broad as electrical generators, lights, cable, and manpower. Gaffers are responsible for knowing the appropriate colour of gel to put on the lights or windows to achieve a variety of effects, such as transforming midday into a beautiful sunset.

They work for DOP of the film to television.

One of the Gaffers' key responsibilities is Health and Safety. 

Executive producer:

The role of the Executive Producer is to go over the work of the producer on behalf of the studio, the financiers or distributors. They will ensure the film is completed on time, within budget, and to agree to the standards and expectations. During production Executive Producers may be involved in some aspects of scripting, casting, and crewing. Executive Producers often work on a number of projects simultaneously.

Video producer:

This person is responsible for producing, directing, editing, and creating in academic content. Content formats include video tapings created in our in-house studio, webinars, audiocasts, and e-learning software. These productions are delivered via an online learning management system and other related media. The qualifications are:
• BS or BA with a major course of study in Media/Video Production
• 3 years production and post-production experience
• Proficient in all aspects of creating finished projects with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and After Effects
• Proficient in digital high definition camera recording, encoding, and workflow
• Detail oriented and proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrate creative decision-making and problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and multi-tasking abilities
• Effectively manage project schedules and works under rigorous time constraints
• Proficient with both MAC and PC, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Script Supervisor:

Script Supervisors' overall responsibility is to monitor whether it is possible for each shot scene to be edited into a verbally and visually coherent sequence.  During pre–production they check the script for any errors and/or inconsistencies, prepare estimated running times, and break down the script according to production requirements. There aren’t really any qualifications for script supervisors although some film schools and training courses offer a good basic grounding in the skills and knowledge required.  The National Film and Television School offers an industry recognised 6 day short course for Script Supervisors.

Film Production Roles

Compositor:

A compositor work in most areas of animation and post production. They are responsible of gathering previous material to create a final product. Their job is to creatively combine all the elements into the final image, ensuring that the established style of the project is respected and continuity is maintained. They work closely with lighters and need to have technical knowledge of how 3D lighting works in order to understand the 'multi passes' that the lighters create. They also liaise closely with render wranglers to progress work through the department.

Editor:

Film Editors assemble footage of feature films, television shows, documentaries, and industrials into a seamless end product. They change plot, score, sound, and graphics to refine the overall story into a continuous and enjoyable whole. This is done particularly in the production process before it is delivered to an audience. Directors use certain actors they appreciate over and over again, they also use film Editors they know and are comfortable with. Film Editors work closely with sound editors and musical directors as the film nears completion.

Producer:

A Producer sets the situation for the production of a television show or movie. A film Producer initiates, coordinates, supervises and controls all aspects of a production, from fundraising and hiring key personnel, to arranging for distributors. The Producer hires the director and the crew, manages the film through production and secures distribution for it when it is finished. The director is in charge of the line whereas a producer is the chief of the pre-production process.

Researcher:

A researchers works across various genres in media like news, sport, current affairs, documentaries including film production. They develop ideas and work with industry requirements and then send their information to decision makers. They greet contributors and brief them before recording commences, support them as necessary, and escort them from the studio or location once shooting is completed.

Translator:

A translator is a person who translates one language to another and this is done usually after the originally film is made. Everything is fixed before post-production so that when the film is viewed it can be seen in countries all across the globe.