Unit 3 TV Job Roles Grid

Job Role Roles and Responsibilities (what they do and are in charge of)

Qualities Needed (skills and or qualifications)

Camera Operator (Studio/Outside Broadcast)

A television camera operator works with digital, electronic and film cameras and produces pictures for directors by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills

To be able to collaborate well with a team The ability to focus throughout a long filming day Being able to remain calm in stressful situations Patience Attention to detail Knowledge of the relevant health and safety

regulations

Script Supervisor Ensuring that film and TV dramas, shot out of script

sequence, end up making continuous verbal and visual sense

Meticulous attention to detail A good sense of visual composition and

movement To be able to collaborate as part of a team An ability to remain calm in potentially stressful

situations

Make-Up and Hair Artist - Film & TV

Creating make-ups and hairstyles to meet production requirements

Overseeing make-up and hair continuity during filming Working to the Make-up and Hair Designer’s brief

To be able to work as part of a team Have good presentation skills Creativity Excellent hair-dressing and make-up skills Dexterity- for finer work To be able to work well under pressure

Director Being the driving creative force in a film's production -

visualizing and defining the style and structure of the film, then bringing it to life

Carrying out duties such as casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing

Acting as the crucial link between the production, technical and creative teams

To have excellent creative and artistic vision To be a strong and confident leader Unwavering commitment To be able to inspire the work force Excellent communication skills

ResearcherA researcher provides support to the producer and production team

A good understanding of the legal regulations of filming.

A wide network of contacts The ability to network and make new contacts

They:

contribute ideas for programs Source contacts and contributors Collecting, verifying and preparing information for

productions

Good people skills Excellent organisational skills

Gaffer A Gaffer is the head of the electrical department,

responsible for the execution (and sometimes the design) of the lighting plan for a production

Specialist knowledge of electrics Meticulous attention to detail To be able to instruct, communicate and inspire

the team of electricians Knowledge of the relevant health and safety

regulations

Boom Operator Boom Operators assist the production sound mixer on

film and television sets, and operate the boom microphone, which is either hand held on a long arm or dolly mounted

Dexterity and agility Ability to anticipate A good memory Good timing Precise attention to detail Diplomacy and sensitivity on set Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant

health and safety legislation and procedures