Film Production Roles

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Film Producer

The role of the file producer is to create and co-ordinate the feature length screenplay.  They may assist the director Even though the director's role is to oversee the film's making, the producer has overall control of the project and can even terminate the director under severe situations such as schedule or budget overruns. After the film is complete, they arrange for distribution. The producer would also collect any Best Picture Academy Award in the televised ceremony.

Art Director

They act as the project manager for the film in the art department. They facilitate the production designer's creative vision for all the locations and sets that eventually give the film its unique visual identity. Art Directors are responsible for the art department budget and schedule of work, and help the production designer to maximize the money allocated to the department.

Film Composer

The composer is responsible for the music this also includes dialogue and other sound effects. The composer comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question.

Editor
When the shooting of the film begins the editor’s job is to organize the footage this is also referred to as daily rushes, every scene has to be assembled from hundreds of feet of film. It’s up to the editor to make the choices for which shots will be used in the appearance of the final film.

Cinematographer
Also known as the director of photography the DOP is responsible for capturing the handiwork on celluloid. When the director wants a shot to achieve certain visual or atmospheric qualities, the DP achieves it through his or her choice of lighting, film stock and careful manipulation of the camera. During shooting, the director and cinematographer work closely to shape each shot.