Assignment 13: Filming Job

Abigail

Gledis

Vera

Joanne

First Assistant Director

Director

Director of Photography

Art Director

(Camera Operation)

(Camera Operation)

(Camera Operation)

(Camera Operation)

First Assistant Director.

Abigail Edwards

Description Of My Job.

My job requires me to:• Work with and assist the

director.• Create new ideas and help

manage the rest of our team.

• Be organised and keep record of the time, the actors and the place we’re filming.

Me.

CUT!....ACTION!...

PLACES!

Examples Of My Job.

• An example of my job, would be me working with Gledis to ensure our production looks good.

Team work!

Examples Of My Job.

• Another example of my job would be keeping everything organised and keep note of what we’re filming on certain days.

Organisation is kinda my thing!

Ensuring I’m Successful At My Job.

• I have all of the necessary qualities to do this job, as I’m well organised, and have had good experience at working well with people.

• I’m also very creative, and have the ability to develop good, new ideas when necessary.

Ensuring I’m Successful At My Job.

• Taking this into consideration, I think I will be able to ensure success at my job and be an adequate First Assistant Director.

Cameraman!

• For this job, I need good technical skills and excellent listening ability, as I’ll have to liaise with the Director of Photography.

• I’ll have to be able to respect ideas about filming angles and be able to follow instruction.

Description Of My Job.

Examples Of My Job.

• An example of my job, would be me setting up the camera in the area with the most suitable lighting.

• I have a very steady hand, which will ensure that any handheld camera usage will be steady.

• I will also make sure I’m familiar with the filming equipment so I know how to properly use it whilst I’m filming.

Ensuring I’m Successful At My Job.

Joanne – Director of Photography

My job as the director of photography is to make everything that is shot visually pleasing . Also to - Pay attention to Mise-en-scene- Work with director to make sure

the mood settings are good-Make sure all emotions come across on film

To Ensure I’m Successful At My Job.

• To make sure I'm successful in this project I will have to communicate efficiently and spot this that may be out of place and fix them.

• I must also pay attention to detail in what seen to be the easier things i.e. lighting, emotions

Different emotions

Camera OperationAs a camera operation I will have to …

- Know how to work and use a camera - Listen to direction and advice on how to

shoot the scene- Take others opinions

This means at different times with my job of Director of photography I will also be able to film.This is not a fix job but will be shared between the four of us in the group.

To make sure I'm successful I will do what is required above and also be patient to put my all into this project.

Director

Gledis Dedaj

My Job Description! As I have taken the role of the

director I will be the main person in charge of how our opening sequence is put together and should look.

I will be responsible for overlooking what everyone is doing and the scripts and I have to be able to create new spontaneous ideas if something is not working.

I must be able to set the mood and have a visual idea of how things should look in the opening sequence. This includes camera angles and mise-en-scene

I will also have to instruct the first assistant director (Abigail) and work together with Director of Photography.

• Directing each scene of our opening sequence ensuring that all cameras, props and actors are in their rightful place.

• Being able to spontaneously come up with a new and more fitting idea if an obstacle occurs.

• Ensuring that every group member does their job to the best of their ability.

• Making sure that Every scene is shot.

• Ensuring that the lighting is appropriate for every scene.

Examples Of My Job

What I will do to make sure I’m successful at my job…

To ensure that I am successful I will:•Make sure every scene is set to match the

script perfectly and all props have been placed accordingly.•Make sure everyone is on task and is doing their job properly and sufficiently. •Make sure the camera angles are set accordingly with the shot list.•Make sure all group meetings are organised suitably and appropriately and all group members show up.

Description Of My Job.

• As a camera operator, I’ll have to follow the instructions of the First Assistant Director and the Director Of Photography.

• I’ll also have to have a good understanding of the equipment I’ll be using.

Camera Operator-Examples of My Jobs…

As one of the camera operators I will have to:

• Ensure that all camera angles match the shot list and script of the opening sequence.

• Be able work with the camera.

• Make sure that all camera movements are appropriate for the message being conveyed to the audience.

• The camera is fully re-charged before shooting a scene.

What I will do to make sure I’m successful at my job…

• Ensure that I shoot every scene that I am in charge of.

• Handle the camera with care.• Be able to come up with

alternative camera angles if something does quite fit with a scene.

• Be able to listen to the ideas of others.

• Show up to every single group meeting well equipped and on time.

Art DirectorBY: VERA OSEI

A

PICTURE AND DESCRIPTION OF MY JOB • Art Directors are responsible

for the art department budget and schedule of work.

• They help the production designer to maximize the money allocated to the department.

• Art Directors are expected to start work up to 4 to 5 months before shooting begins but on low budget films 8 weeks may be sufficient.

• Art Directors analyse the script to identify all props or special items that may require longer lead times.

• Art Directors weekly meetings with the accountant are key to this process.

B

EXAMPLES OF MY JOB

Creative Director Production Manager

WHAT I WILL DO TO MAKE SURE THAT MY JOB IS SUCCESSFUL

• Firstly, I will make sure that all costumes and props are ready for wearing on time.

• Secondly, I will pay much attention and take records of props and costumes positioning which means that I will always have paper and pen/pencil to write.

• Thirdly, I will restock props and costumes if needed, which means that I need to make sure the money used is within the budget.

• Fourthly, I will make sure there is enough props supply if the scene is to be reshot again.

• Finally, I will make sure that I use the appropriate props and costumes for the shooting.

CAMERAMAN

DESCRIPTION OF JOB• A cameraman is responsible to

assemble cameras before and after shooting

• A film cameraman operate a film camera while taking orders and receiving instructions from the movie director or its director of photography.

• A cameraman records images for film.• They are also involved in the planning

of shots and their rehearsals with the actors.

• Camera operators also choose the lens and camera angles required by the scene to be filmed.

Examples Of My Job.

Having great understanding of how to use the equipment properly.

What I will do to make it successful

• Make sure I use appropriate materials for the appropriate task during shooting