The Production Team

Who Does What When? The Production TeamOutlineThe Production Cycle - Different stages of production - Responsibilities of team

Production Team - Who they are - What they do3 Phase of ProductionPre-Production Post-Production Production3 Phase of ProductionPre-Production Post-Production ProductionDevelop IdeaWrite ScriptPlan Production 3 Phase of ProductionPre-Production Post-Production ProductionDevelop IdeaWrite ScriptPlan ProductionShoot VideoRecord the AudioCreate Graphics 3 Phase of ProductionPre-Production Post-Production ProductionDevelop IdeaWrite ScriptPlan ProductionShoot VideoRecord the AudioCreate Graphics Put It All Together!Whos Who?Executive ProducerDirector of PhotographyProducerAnimatorEditorGrip Director Production AssistantProduction ManagerTechnical Director Audio DesignerEngineerCamera OperatorLighting DirectorMake-Up ArtistScriptwriterThe Production TeamThe size of the team depends on the size of the production - On small projects, a team can consist of one person who shoots, directs, produces and edits: One-Man Band

EFP Team Usually consists of 3 people; talent, camera op and a utility person to handle audio & lighting

On large productions, such as a live TV program, the team can consist of up to 50 people or more!What Side of the Line Are You On?Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:

Non- TechnicalWhat Side of the Line Are You On?Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:

Non- Technical

What Side of the Line Are You On?Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:

Non- Technical

TechnicalWhat Side of the Line Are You On?Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:

Non- Technical- Supervisory peopleAbove the line personnel - Involved in pre-production

Technical- Technical StaffBelow the line personnel - Involved in production & post-production

What Side of the Line Are You On?Non- Technical: Executive Producer, Producer, Associate Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Announcer, Art Director

What Side of the Line Are You On?Non- Technical: Executive Producer, Producer, Associate Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Announcer, Art Director

Technical: Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Lighting Director, Video Operator, Editor, Audio Engineer, Sound DesignerPre-Production TeamProducer In charge of the production - States purpose of the show - Prepares the budget - Hires additional personnel, equipment & over sees all activities - Develops the production schedulePre-Production TeamWriter Develops the script for the show; what the viewer will see and hear - The writer sometimes determines the format of the show - Usually many revisions needed to even the most simple script - Good scriptwriters are expensive to hire, but worth every cent!

Pre-Production TeamDirector Translates the script into video & audio - Selects the production crew - Selects locations to shoot based on script - Works closely with the writer to develop the images and visuals for the showPost-Production TeamUsually consists of the director, editor and an audio designer who mixes the audio tracksWhos Responsibility Is It? A video-recording session was pushed ahead by 3 hours because of tight schedule and the crew was not prepared.

Whos Responsibility is it? Producer

The producer is responsible for the scheduling all resources, including making any changes and communicating those changes to the crew

Whos Responsibility Is It?The choice of microphones and their placement for a video shoot is being questioned.

Whos Responsibility is it? Audio Engineer

The audio engineer is responsible for all audio requirements during a production

Whos Responsibility Is It?The light levels in the studio are too high and blinding the on-camera talent

Whos Responsibility is it? Lighting Director

The lighting director is responsible for designing and lighting all scenes of a production. They will typically work with other personnel, such as grips to physically hang lights, but the LD is responsible for how the lighting looks on camera.

The TeamRegardless of the position, during a production, everyone helps everyone else.You are all working toward one common goal.The production is not a success unless everyone does their jobAssignmentLook up an occupation related to Media Production. Fill in this worksheet with information about that occupation. Suggested occupations include: lighting director, director of photography, editor, animator, advertising director, camera operator, art director, cinematographer, compositor , copywriter, director/producer, sound engineer, radio/TV announcer and write a 5 paragraph essay.

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