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.