unit 18 task 2

Unit 18, Assignment 2a- Task 2
1. Management- production manager
2. Creative- Costume designer
3. Organizational- Stage manager
4. Editorial- Video editor
5. Financial- Accounting assistant
6. Research- Researcher
7. Technical- Camera operator
8.
1. Production manager (Management)
What is the nature of the role?
A production manager prepare production schedules or even script breakdowns, this is to confirm
the sufficient time that has been assigned for all aspects of the production process, this also helps to
verify the producers budgets and schedules. In order to help the production manager keep on track
with what is happening, there are a range of software's which provides help to keep the scheduling
and budget in order.
Is it a creative, technical, managerial job, financial, administrative or organisation job – how do you
know?
A production manager mainly comes under a managerial job, this is because the job of a production
manager is to keep the production within there schedule as well as organizing the business, finance
and employment within the TV industry. In addition to this a production manager can also a an
organisational job, the reason for this is everything has to be organized to make it easier to work
with etc.

What are their day to day duties?
One of the main duties for a production manger is to keep the finance and the budget organized, in
order to make sure the budget is not over the price limit that they have for the production, that is one
of the main day to day jobs the production manager would have, as the budget has to be within the
amount they can spend.
What are their responsibilities?
The responsibility a production manager has is to keep the production, the business, the finance as
well as the employees in tact and in order.
2. Costume designer (Creative)
The process of the costume designing starts working at the beginning of pre-production. The costume
designer is in charger of designing, creating, acquiring and hiring all costume for the actors as well as
the extras. The costumes brought have to be within the strict budget that has been given to them, this
is so there is enough money to buy the costumes they need and not go over the limited amount that
has been given to them. The role of a costume designer requires a great deal of expertise, the reason
for this is there creativity ranges from designing original costumes, to overseeing purchases to ready
made outfits.
know?
The Job of a costume designer falls under a creative category, the reason for this is costume designing
is all about creating a unique outfit and costume to fit the character they are designing for. As it is a
creative job, the skills needed are very high as the main thing is to be creative for this role.

As a costume designer is usually also the head of the costume department, they are responsible for staffing
and managing the team and there skills. In addition to this costume designers also have to supervise a more
practical issue such as the departments budgets and schedules, the organisation of the wardrobes as well as
the costume continuity. All this is a day to day job the costume designers have to keep on track with.
Within there day to day job, as the filming is in process, the costume designer I expected to work closely
with the production designer, the reason for this is to make sure the costumes fit with the overall vision with
what they want for what they want with the characters costumes, in addition to this the costume designer
would also be working close with hair and make-up to make sure it suits the costume as well as the
character the actor/actress will be playing.
The responsibility of a costume designer is to make sure all the costumes are ready when the director is
about to film, as well as make sure the costumes are up to the directors standards and it is what they want.
3. Stage manager (Organizational)
The role of the stage manager is to work with the director throughout the production, also known as the
director’s right hand man. The stage manager keeps track of rehearsal schedules, scripts, props as well as
actors during the rehearsal process. After everything is done with rehearsals, the stage manager is then in
charge and has control over everything that happens backstage or onstage.
Is it a creative, technical, managerial job, financial, administrative or organisation job – how do you know?
A stage manager is a organizational job, the reason for this is as stage manager keeps track of everything
within the set and making sure everything is organized well. By having everything organized neatly, it makes
it easier for the stage manager to keep on track with everything for example having an organized schedule
means it would easier to follow.

The day to day duties for a stage manager is to be in charge and have control over the production during
the performance. The reason why the stage manager has this responsibility as there role is to work with
director. Not only does the stage manager serve assistance to the director, but also provides an
assistance to the designers, technical directors, costumes supervisors etc. Everyone within the
production have to always report back to the stage manager, which then the stage manager reports back
to the director of any of the issues that should be looked into. The stage manager has a number of
duties to perform throughout the entire production process, some of which he might delegate to other
individuals.
The main responsibilities of the stage manager is to make sure everything is organized well. As the stage
manager is usually ordered by the director, the job of the stage manager is harder as to which they have
to make sure everything is prepared and organized whilst the production is in process.
4. Video editor (Editorial)
The role of a video editor is to prepare the final edit of the product. By doing this they start by taking
any raw footage at the post production stage and choosing the best shots, they then out the shots they
have chosen in order, as well as the sound, graphics and special effects in which what the director would
want. Video editors would usually use digital technology as well as computer software to edit the
picture and sound. With the help of the software you can edit any type of projects such as feature films,
TV programs, commercials etc.

know?
A video editor would fall under the category of a technical job, the reason for this is firstly, editing is
very technical as most of it is done by using a computer software as well as digital technology. Video
editing takes a long period of time as you have to choose the footage that you think would fit well
together and edit the pieces together. Also with editing you have to think of any other technical aspects
that might need to be considered such as the sound, special effects etc. All of this would also fall under
technical as most of it is very computer based.
The duty of a video editor is to have the responsibility for assembling recorded raw footage into a
finished product suitable for broadcasting. A video editor starts to edit the footage towards the end of
the production which in this case is the post production. All the video editor does is gathers the footage
that has been given to him/her and start to put the footage together to see what fits well as well as to
create a clean and smooth finish.
The responsibilities the video editor has is to make sure the final edit meets the directors requirements,
this is a big responsibility as the final edit is a major part throughout out the whole production as
anything could go wrong whilst creating the final edit. When this process is in action, the director is
sometimes needed whilst the editing Is happening the reason for this is to make sure the edit is going
the way the director wants it to as well as the way the director visions the final edit of the production.

5. Accounting assistant (Finance)
The role of an accounting assistant is to perform clerical work in support of any of the company
accounts as well as utilizes the financial management software. The accounting assistant should be
able to analyse, reconcile, and verify any financial and statistical data in addition to this, they also need
to perform any related work which was assigned to them by their superiors.
know?
An accounting assistant falls under the financial category, the reason for this is an accounting assistant
manages all the different aspects of finance within the production some of this would consist of
managing the company accounts , keep a record of the productions budget etc. In order to become an
accounting assistant your knowledge in finance has to be high.
The day to day duties of an accounting assistant is to assist in the running of the accounts office.
Accounting assistants also help the production accounts to maintain records of invoices as well
creditors payments. The accounting assistant keeps all records of any transactions that have
happened, responsible for any preparation's of the accounts, purchase orders as well as petty cash and
payroll calculations etc. In addition to this assistant accountants also process cheques as well as
carrying out other duties which have been assigned to the assistant by the production accountant.

The responsibilities an accounting assistant has is to make sure the jobs that where given from the
production accountant have been completed the way the production accountant wants it to be. In
addition to this another responsibility a accountant assistant has to process any of the cheques that
is in need of being process for the production. This is a very important responsibility to take on as
you have to make sure nothing happens to the cheques.
6. Researcher (Research)
The role of a researcher is to work over different genres of TV production such as news, sports,
current affairs, documentaries, factual programs, light entertainment, situation comedies, soaps or
serial dramas, one-off dramas etc. Researchers originate and develop ideas for programs. After they
have found a stable knowledge and understanding of the type of program, the researcher then
presents their findings to the decision makers. In addition to this researchers are also fact checkers
as well as brief writers for on screen presenters. The role of a researcher is very important within
the production process.
know?
The role of a researcher would fall under the category of researching. With researching you have to
find different ways and types of research that would benefit you when you are trying to find certain
types of information for anything, this links with the researcher. As a researcher is the person who
goes out and gathers the information that is needed for the production.

The day to day job of a researcher is to make sure they have done enough research on a particular task
set to them. The role of a researcher on a production is usually gathering true facts and information's
for them to have a successful production, by doing this they gather every piece of information that is
needed and creates a presentation to then show the director with the different types of ideas and
information they have found.
The responsibilities a researcher has is to make sure the facts and information they gather are true and
real, this is a major responsibility because they can use false information in there production which
viewers then would find disturbing as well as upsetting.
7. Camera operator (Technical)
The role of a camera operator is someone who works with digitals, this consists of electronic and film
cameras in multi and single camera operational conditions, producing pictures for directors with the use
of complex technology and creative visual skills together etc. The job of the camera operator is usually
either based in a studio which the camera operator follows a camera script or on location which there is
more of a chance of creativity.
know?
The role of a camera operator would fall under a technical job, the reason for this is most of the work
that a camera operator has to do is computer and software based including the camera use. The camera
operator has more control over the digital side of the camera.


The day to day duties of a camera operator is to make sure any of the camera equipment is working before
the filming is done, this is so there are no complications whilst filming. Another day to day duty is to have
different technical aspects of the camera, so when they are filming the camera operator knows how to use
the camera the way the director would like it to be.
The responsibilities of a camera operator would be to discuss as well as review different aspects of filming,
determine different technical aspects, before shooting the film camera lenses tests have to be made to
make sure everything is working well ready for shooting etc.
• http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/job-descriptions.php
•http://www.bscine.com/information/training/the-responsibilities-of-a-camera-operator/
•http://www.prospects.ac.uk/film_video_editor_job_description.htm
•http://www.creativeskillset.org/film/jobs/article_3901_1.asp
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