Pre - Production
The Writer :- This is the person who writes the script for the actor and the crew to follow.
The Producer :- In the business there are different type of producer. The main job of a producer is to over see things. The executive producer is the person who rises the money for the project but does not attend day to day filming.
Production
The Director: Another job that does exactly what it says on the tin. The director directs the actors and actress through the script so it makes sense when they have gone throw the production.
The Cinematographer: He/ She creates a consistent look for the film and makes images that helps it to tell the
story. It's about what's in the frame, the lighting and getting images that makes the mood right which will push the story along and keeps the audience's attention.
The Production Manger: This job involves planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. The PM ensures that the goods and the services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.
The Assistant Director: includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew and maintaining order on the set. in addition to this they have to take care of health and safety of the crew.
The Line Producer: This job is one of the first people to be employed on a film's production an are rarely involved in the development of the project. They often play a crucial role in costing the production in order to provide investors with the confidence to invest in the project.
The Composer: The Composer is the person who organises the music and writes it. Music is a key part of the film when it come to the editing the movie as it set the tone for every scene.
The Narrator: Some film have a narrator who tells the story and is normally over dubbed so he or she can set the scene.
The Assistant Camera: This is one of the most skilled jobs on a film crew. The ACs are responsible for focusing and refocusing the camera lens as actors move within the frame of each shot. The AC rely on experience and instinct for each focal adjustment.
The Gaffer: The gaffer is an electrician who manages the lighting in a film production. This position is both technical and creative. Responsibilities he has include everything from setting up portable generators to creating certain mood effects with lights.
Best Boy: They are in charge of the people and equipment, scheduling the required quantities for each day's work. When the head of either department needed another body temporarily, he'd go to the head of the other department and ask him to "lend me your BEST boy". By default the 2nd in charge of either department came to be known as best boy.
The Grip: They work closely with the Director, DoP and the Camera Operator to ensure that all positioning or movement of the cameras is possible.
The Boom Operator: He/She is the assistant to the sound mixer. He operates the sound coming from the microphone.
The Sound Recorder: The responsibilities include getting the right sound. He is on set with a microphone on the end of a metal pole so that the actor can play the scene naturally.
Clapper: The clapper is on a film set so he can put a big board up and clap it just to check if the sound and picture is ok.
Past Production
The Sound Editor: Sound Editors are the Head of Department. They are responsible for all sound post production. They are the Director’s main point of contact for everything concerning film soundtracks.
The Sound Mixer: Sound mixers are amongst the most common type of equipment in the world of audio production. Every sound operator must know what a sound mixer is and how to use it.
The Picture Editor:
The Art Director: Art Directors start work up to 4 to 5 months before shooting begins,on low budget films they may need to start 8 weeks in advance. After the Final Schedule is delivered detailing the precise order of scenes in which the film will be shot, they begin the work on overseeing the preparation. They analyse the script to identify all props or special items that may require.
The Special Effects Designer: They are responsible for much of the post-production work in the television and film industry. The visual effects artist ensures that all of the visual effects are woven together seamlessly. Furthermore they continue to become more specialized as the film and television industries embrace the newest in technology.
The Makeup Artist: A make-up artist ensures that the performers or presenters have suitable make-up and hairstyles before they appear in front of cameras or to an audience. This may be in a different type of performance such as film, television, theatre or live music.
The Costume Designer: During pre-production Costume Designers break down the scripts scene by scene. They do this in order to work out how many characters are involved and what costumes are required for them. The Costume Designer then begin the more complex task of developing the costume plots for each and every character.
