1. Unit 3 TV Job RolesGrid
Job Role Roles and Responsibilities (what they do and
are in charge of)
Qualities Needed (skills and or
qualifications)
Camera Operator
(Studio/Outside
Broadcast)
The role of a cameraman is to do more than just silently stand
behind the camera and record things for posterity.
Cameramen provide expertise and knowledge that enable
directors, editors and producers to present "stories" visually.
Cameramen are also known as camera operators or
videographers, depending on the work context and job duties.
Camerapersons work with the director, actors and other
professionals to get the best creative shots.
-assembling and setting up equipment.
-planning, preparing and rehearsing scenes.
-following camera scripts.
-creatively framing and capturing action.
-responding quickly to directions.
-liaising with lighting and technical staff.
Script Supervisor
It's relatively easy to understand how most technical roles
began and developed into what they are today, but what
about the Script Supervisor? The evolution of this complex
role, with its various titles, is not quite so easy to explain.
Intriguingly, we've found that the role was in fact created
out of a specific need. Films quickly began to be made with
multiple shots covering the same sequence, and therefore
someone had to carefully record information for matching
purposes - the script clerk. This was the first title given to
what we now know today as the script/continuity supervisor.
-have exceptional skillsof observation
-have a meticulousandmethodical attentiontodetail
-have staminatoremainalertand focusedduringlongfilming
days
-be able to take precise anddetailednotesquicklyand
efficiently
-possessagoodsense of visual composition,perspective and
movement
-have excellentorganisational skillsandapractical approach
to work
-be able to thinkonyourfeetand respondquicklytochanging
circumstances
-have goodcommunicationskillsandshowdiplomacyand
sensitivitywhenworkingwithartistsandcrew
-be able to remainfriendlyandcalminchallengingsituations
-understandthe requirementsof the relevanthealthand
safetylegislationandprocedures
-be able to collaborate andworkas part of a team
-have a full,cleandrivinglicence,ideally
Make-Upand Hair
Artist - Film& TV
A make-up artist ensures that models, performers and
presenters have suitable make-up and hairstyles before they
appear in front of cameras or an audience.
This may be in a variety of settings, including:
-researchinganddesigningmake-upandhairstylestosuitthe
job
-workingtoproductiondesigners'notesandinstructions
-tidyingandstylinghair

2. film;
television;
theatre;
live music;
Photographic shoots.
-completelychangingaperson's lookwithspecial effects
make-up
-takingnotesandphotosforreference soyoucan keepthe
lookthroughoutfilming
-standingbyonset to redomake-upandhair
-keepingworkareasandequipmentcleanandtidy
-removingmake-upandkeepingwigsandhairpiecesingood
condition.
Director
A companyacts throughtwo bodiesof people - itsshareholdersand
itsboard of directors.The board of directorsare incharge of the
managementof the company’sbusiness;theymake the strategic
and operational decisionsof the companyandare responsible for
ensuringthatthe companymeetsitsstatutoryobligations.Yourrole
as an individualdirectoristoparticipate inboardmeetingstoenable
the board to reach these decisionsandmake sure thatthe
company’sobligationsare fulfilled.
A director’smaindutiesinclude casting,editingscriptsand
composing,selectingandeditingshots.Directorsmustalsobe
aware of the constraintsof budgetandschedule.Ultimately,
directorsare responsibleforthe artisticandcommercial
successor failure of a filmortelevisionshow.
Aside frompossessingcreativevision,directorsmustalso
understandthe entire filmmakingprocess,whichincludes
technical know-how.Attentiontodetail,the abilitytoremain
calm andrational underpressure andbe a strong leaderas
well asa team playeriskeyskillsforthisjob.
Researcher
Research officers supervise research projects and work
with team members to ensure that the project remains
on schedule. They help determine the goals of the
research project, the research methods, and other test
parameters. Research officers may also review and
analyze data during the course of the project. Employers
strongly prefer candidates with a graduate degree and
computer skills.
It is important to understand the many skills and qualities
required to be an academic because simply stated, having a
good PhD is not enough to secure the job and to
succeed. As you read this section, note both your
strengths - to highlight to future employers - and areas for
improvement. If you feel that you are lacking in a particular
area, then develop a plan on how to improve. Here are
some skills required to be an academic:
Networking
Time management
Resilience
Presentation skills
Leadership and management

3. Gaffer
Both onand off the set,the Gafferor Chief LightingTechnicianis
one of the mostimportantpositionsaround.Thoughthe average
movie goermostlikelyhasnoideathe jobevenexists,theyprobably
don't knowwhat99% of the other crewis/doeseither. Fromthe
time a DP signsonto a project,the race beginstobring onall the
preferredcrew,arrange anddetermine all of the lightingneedsfor
the filmincludingdayshoots,nightshoots,generator(power) needs
as well asany specialtylightinggagsandmuchmore.Thiswork is
generallyfinishedinashortamountof time asmost low-budget
feature films,shortfilms,musicvideos,etc.are givenveryslimtono
preptime.Havinga strongrelationshipwiththe cinematographeris
vital at thisstage.
This means the gaffer not only has to have mastery over the vast
array of lights, lighting equipment, and lighting techniques that
may be used while filming, but the position also requires
knowledge of the set and requirements of the script and the
director. Working together efficiently is one of the most important
qualities for any film crew, and it is part of the gaffer's
responsibility to make sure all lighting workers are up to speed
with changes that are being made and can work well with other
members of the crew–which means staying out of the way as
much as offering assistance.
Boom Operator
The main dutyof the boomoperatoristo findthe bestpossible
microphone placementtorecorddialogue orothersounds.The
boommicrophone,the boomoperator’s weaponof choice,isheld
eitherbyhandon a longarm (knowninthe industryaffectionately
as a “fishpole”) ormountedonadollythatallowsforgreater
movement.Theyalsopositionmicrophonesaroundthe setor
location,sometimesonthe actors’clothing,toensure thatthe
propersoundsare recordedwhile the unwantedsoundsare
minimized. - See more at:http://getinmedia.com/careers/boom-
operator#sthash.ZSxVyeme.dpuf
A boom operator:
Arriveshalf anhour before call time andhelpstounloadand
setup all of the soundequipment.
Readsthe 'sides'(bookletswiththe partof the scriptthat isto
be shot that day) and memorisesthe actors'lines.
Duringrehearsals,notesall plannedcameramovementsand
changesof lighting.
Positionsmicrophonessothe soundmixercanachieve the
bestpossible soundqualitywhenrecordingdialogueand
soundeffects.
Holdsthe 'boom arm' or setsit up onits standor platform.
Anticipateswhentomove the boomandmoveswiththe
camera operatorto followthe action(this couldinvolve
walkingbackwards) holdingthe boomsteadyandhigh.
Attachesclipmicrophonestothe actors'clothing.
Maintainsall the soundequipmentand,if necessary,carries
out minorrepairs.