Music video job roles

Camera operator


duties:

• camera operator is a senior role within the tv department. 
• they have o carry out instructions from the director so they have good variety of shots and camera movement so they have a good piece of footage
• they must have great technical skills so they know how the camera works and so they can use it
• they need good physical stamina so they can carry heavy equipment and work for long hours
• they must be able to multi task so they can listen and think while filming

skills:

• they need good communication skills
• need good diplomatic skills
• need good I.T skills

qualities:

• they must be creative
• they have to be patient
• have t work good in a group

Camera assistant

• they have to support members of camera crew and it is like having an apprenticeship
• they carry out work like camera maintenance so the equipment keeps working rather then waiting for it to break and paying more ad buying a new one.
• they need to know how to work in all different media formats
• they need to know how to use a basic camera so they can use it
• they need to know camera inside out so they can detect a problem and fix it.

skills:

• must be able to follow instructions
• need to be able to work under pressure
• need to be able to work in stressful situation

qualities:

• must be willing to learn skills from peers
• must be able to work under pressure
• mst have good health

art director

•  Art Directors work on feature films, commercials and some types of  television productions.
• they use there creative vision to design locations and props for filming for certain situations that give the production uniqueness.
• Art Directors must find practical solutions to creative problems while simultaneously monitoring the budget.
• they need to be able to think visually so they can plan things in their heads and rather than spending time and drawing it out this is good because if they dont like the idea they dont throw it away and waste time they can just think of another idea.
• Art Directors should have a good all round knowledge of interior design and architecture and the history of both, as well as a practical understanding of building and construction.

skills:

• they must have the ability to match colours and characters
• must have good drawing skills
• good management skills.

qualities:

•  they must have ntrests in art
• must have intrests in sculpture and design
• must work well with other people.

make up and hair artist

•  Make-up and Hair are key elements in the overall design of films or television productions. so they must be able to match the appearance of a person with the settings or the theme of the film.
• Make-up and Hair Artists must be experienced in using a wide variety of professional make-up and hair products, so they can work anywhere and use almost any product on whoever they need to use it on.
• they have to create there on make ups to use, this is so if there is a low amount or no make up they can make some and there isnt any problems.
• they need to know if the person they are working with has any medical problems or is allergic to anything because if they put make up on them and it has a ingredient that the person is allergic to in it then they can cause problems for the manager.
• Make-up and Hair Artists should be able to break down scripts in terms of make-up and hair plots, and need an understanding of story structure and character arcs.

skills:

•  must be able to create make up designs
• good presentation skills
• good I.T skills

qualities:

•  good listening skills
• they must have a passion for what they do
• they must be out going
• 
  

Gaffer

• gaffers are like managers or a head of department.
•  Gaffers are close with Heads of Department they discuss all lighting aspects of the production, including crewing and equipment requirements, shooting dates and durations, etc.
• they make lists of requirements so everyone knows what they have to do and when they have to do it by.
• Gaffers order the required equipment from Lighting companies and specify the crewing requirements.
• Gaffers observe and supervise all aspects of the Lighting department's work.
• they need willingness to work long and irregular hours because they have to supervise and tell everyone what to do.

skills:

• must be self-diciplined
• must be patient
• must be reliable

qualities:

•  they must be willing to travel alot 
• must be able to work well wih other people
• they must be able t work under pressure
• 
  

Executive producer

•  Executive Producers are responsible for the overall quality control of productions and to make sure the final product is good.
• they must be able to identify commercial marketable products.
• During production they act as a sounding board for Producers in the decision making processes.
• sometimes they may have to do scripting casting or maybe even be part of the camera crew.

skills:

• good initiative sklls
• good at problem solving
• must have good mentoring skills

qualities:

• must be able to work well with alot of stress
• must be able t work under pressure
• must be able to work well wth others

Production manager

•  they work in all genres in television production they are responsible for organising everything, scheduling and the budget.
• they make sure scripts have been broken down so it can fit into time allocated to film.
• they have to communicate well with all heads of department to make sure everything goes smoothly, they stay in there time allocated and they keep within the budget.
• their problem solvung skills have to be good so nothing goes wrong and there is no problems.
• Production Managers should have up-to-date working knowledge of the relevant UK union and/or broadcaster regulations and agreements

skills:

• must have good budgeting skills
• must be good financially
• must have good analytic skills

qualities:

• must be able to work on the computer for long periods
• they must be enthusiastic
• they need to be confident

Location manager

•  they find suitable filming locations so they can film there then they negotiate contracts and make payments and tell the heads of departments.
• thye have to find locations that go with the script and the theme of filming.
• they have to find quick easy safe routes to get to the location for everone working so things can be done quickly.
• they need very good negotiation skills, so they can neotite well when they want to use a certain location.

skills: 

• highly developed negotiation skills
• excellent communication skills
• excellent I.T skills

qualities:

•  must be able to read maps
• willingness to work long hours
• must have a good sense of direction

director

•  the director tells everyone what to do durin production, he is like a boss.
• Directors are responsible for the look and sound of a production and its technical standards such as camera movements.
• they work closely with producers and writers so they know exactly what needs to happen.
• they need good communication skills so everything runs smoothly.
• they liase with camera men so every shot is right and so the camera men know everything is going well.

skills:

• good initiative skills
• good communication skills
• good problem solving skills

qualities:

•  must have precise attention to detail
• must have good stamina
• must be able to work in stressful situations