Some Job Roles
Researchers- finding out historical facts to be included in scripts or researching locations before recces.
Scriptwriters- turn initial ideas into the detailed set of words for presenters and actors and instructions for costume, props, light, and camera people.
Art Director- To come up with ideas for a design and ways in which to present the actual production.
Contracts
In a media organization, paid staff may be either full-time or part-time, meaning they work for the organisation either all week or just part of it. The two main types of contract are Staff contracts and freelance contracts (a legal document agreeing a fee for the completion of a particular task or project). Under these contracts come many other types
A few methods To find Jobs
- Go to a job centre near you and apply for jobs
- Get an agent who can advertise and look for jobs for you
- Advertise your services personally (posters perhaps)
- Look out for job request in newspapers
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Search the internet- ,
These aren’t your only options the best thing is to GET OUT THERE!
Production
Production may take place in a studio or on location. It is important to follow script and other production paperwork precisely because there is a slim chance you may get to re-record due to various factors such as actors may not be available at a later date or the location may look different. Even though the chance of re-recording is slim it is an option however live television production like news has the added complication that mistakes cannot be covered over by re-recording and editing in a post production stage.
Some Job Roles
Camera Operator- Each camera needs 1 to operate it.
Gaffer- to make sure that the lighting is correct and making sure it is as natural as possible
Floor manager- receives instructions from the gallery and make sure they are carried out, for example giving actors or presenters cues to begin.
Actor- a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
Producer- plan co-ordinate the various aspects of television such as script
Runners- perform odd jobs, carrying messages and getting last-minute items to where they are needed.
Warm up guy- a person who warms up the audience by telling them jokes and asking questions.
Post-production
In this stage different shots are edited together, mistakes are removed, scenes are placed in the correct order, music is added subtitles may be added and for productions with larger budgets special effects and additional language soundtracks are recorded. Then comes marketing.
A Few Job Possibilities
Editor- Pick the scene which may be wanted then condenses work to fit the designated duration.
Music Editor- make sure the music fits the mood and adjust it if it doesn’t
Musician- makes music that fits the theme of the program for example a theme song to play at the beginning of a show.
Foley Artist- create overlay of sound to produce particular effects and mixes.