Management job roles within a TV and film crew:

Director: The director is in charge of the whole crew so, he needs to make sure they are happy and
understand what he is saying. He has the say in how the scenes look and also how the actors look.

Producer: Film producers prepare and supervise the making of a film before having present the
product to a financing entity or a film distributor.

Location manager: The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for the finding
and securing locations to be used, obtaining all needed fire, police and other governmental permits,
and coordinating the logistics involved for the production to successfully complete its necessary
work._ Research

Assistant location manager: An assistant location manager works with the location manager
and has to arrange stuff like technical scouts for the essential staff for example, grips,
electrical camera, to see options in which the location manager has selected for filming. They
have to be in set and make sure ever thing is going according to plan. They basically assist
the location manager.


And depending on the scale of the production you may need:
Production designer: They are important as they are head of the department, and are
responsible for the entire crew in that department. They help the producers by giving them
calculated and precise schedules, and also keep on budget and make sure they dont go over.
They help the director in the visual part of the film.

Construction coordinator: Construction coordinators supervise the construction of sets for
the production. They arrange the process of set building, from the initial planning to making
sure the final details are in place. They are hired by the production designer. They lead a team
of carpenters, painters, riggers and plasterers. With the help of these people he/she needs to
make sure the sets are done on time for filming and are on budget.


Director of photography: They are responsible for selecting all camera equipment for the
production. They also decide what lights and related camera equipment are needed.


Creative job roles in a TV and film crew:

Director of photography: They are responsible for selecting all camera equipment for the
production. They also decide what lights and related camera equipment are needed.

Editor: Film Editors put the footage of feature films, television shows and documentaries into
an acceptable and smooth finish. They change and edit the plot, sound, and graphics to make
an enjoyable and exciting end.

Screen writer and editor: A screenwriter is a writer who practices screenwriting, writing
screenplays for loads of media such as films and television programs. They bring the story to
life from the paper to the screen.

Set construction/designer: They have to look after things such as financing which includes
generating reports, budgeting and tracking costs and even more. They are directed by the
production designer and art director to produce their work in three dimensions. They are also
in charge of the actual building on set.

Make-up artists: They work on Makeup and hair as they are the key points in the overall
design of films or television productions. This creates a specific look for the characters in
relation to their social class, and time periods that they play in the production. Makeup Artists
should usually use a wide variety of professional makeup products.

Special effects: Special Effects people use special effects as it creates an illusion in a movie.
These effects are produced on the set, as opposed to those created in post-production. Special
Effects Supervisor is the chief of a production's special effects crew.

Concept artist: Concept Artist is a graphic artist that works closely with other members of a
design team which may including the Art Director and the Storywriters... They have to
produce images in a time as of short/urgent deadlines as they produce a film or TVs overall
design.

Actor: an actors job is to read the script and learn it of by heart, so it will take as less takes as
it can. They also have to listen to the director and perform the scenes how he has directed to
them. They also have to make sure they dont release any information about the film whilst in
any interviews.

Construction coordinator: Construction coordinators supervise the construction of sets for the
production. They arrange the process of set building, from the initial planning to making sure
the final details are in place. They are hired by the production designer. They lead a team of
carpenters, painters, riggers and plasterers. With the help of these people he/she needs to
make sure the sets are done on time for filming and are on budget

Set decorator: Set Decorators make sure the film set is furnished excluding structural
elements. They may also have to provide basic stuff such as sugar, newspaper, spoons,
transport and even animals.

Graphic designer: Graphic Designers design the opening titles, captions and credits for film
and TV productions. They have to make sure the font is suited to the genre of the film, or the
time period its set in. They also have a say in the choice of colour, and whether to include
animation or special effects in the film. They could be either freelance and pitch for work
using their show reels, or they may be employed by digital, special effects and design
companies.

Director of photography: They are responsible for selecting all camera equipment for the
production. They also decide what lights and related camera equipment are needed

Steadicam operator: Steadicam Operators are usually trained but most of the time they learn
what they need to know, through practical work on the job. They need to be prepared to keep
learning as the technology keeps changing. They need Basic skills such as photography, as it
develops their visual and composition skills. Steadicam Operators need a good working
knowledge of all camera systems and lenses.

Film/TV editor: Film Editors put the footage of feature films, television shows and
documentaries into an acceptable and smooth finish. They change and edit the plot, sound,
and graphics to make an enjoyable and exciting end.


Camera operator: A Camera Operator works with digital, electronic and film cameras in multi
and single camera operational conditions, resulting in producing pictures for directors by
combining the use of technology with creative visual skills. The work is either in a studio
where the Camera Operator usually follows a camera script or on location where there is a
better chance creativity throughout the shooting.


Sound effects/reproduction: They add the correct sound effects to the scenes and final
product to create the tension and build-up of the film. They have to evenly spread it out, so
that the film doesnt bore people to death and they also, have to make sure it fits the scene
correctly.


Technical job roles in a TV and film crew:
Gaffer: The gaffer is the head of the electrical department, responsible for the execution of
the lighting plan for a production.

Editor: Film Editors put the footage of feature films, television shows and documentaries into
an acceptable and smooth finish. They change and edit the plot, sound, and graphics to make
an enjoyable and exciting end.

Sound recordist: In charge of everything to do with sound and recording it. And operating the
equipment correctly.

Special effects: Special Effects people use special effects as it creates an illusion in a movie.
These effects are produced on the set, as opposed to those created in post-production. Special
Effects Supervisor is the chief of a production's special effects crew.

Grip: The grips responsibility is to build and maintain all the equipment that supports
cameras. This equipment, which includes tripods, dollies, tracks, jibs, cranes, and static rigs,
which will require a high level of experience to operate and move the equipment. Grips
assemble the equipment. And shoot the film using different camera and equipment

Director of photography: They are responsible for selecting all camera equipment for the
production. They also decide what lights and related camera equipment are needed

Electrician: The person or grip in charge of, and familiar with the electrical equipment on the
set.


Lighting: They are a whole department themselves and they control the lights and how they
are placed on set to get the certain moods shown throughout the film. They also edit the
lighting in the final cut to make sure it is all clear and runs smoothly.

Steadicam operator: Steadicam Operators are usually trained but most of the time they learn
what they need to know, through practical work on the job. They need to be prepared to keep
learning as the technology keeps changing. They need Basic skills such as photography, as it
develops their visual and composition skills. Steadicam Operators need a good working
knowledge of all camera systems and lenses.


Camera operator: A Camera Operator works with digital, electronic and film cameras in multi
and single camera operational conditions, resulting in producing pictures for directors by
combining the use of technology with creative visual skills. The work is either in a studio
where the Camera Operator usually follows a camera script or on location where there is a
better chance creativity throughout the shooting.


Sound effects/reproduction: They add the correct sound effects to the scenes and final
product to create the tension and build-up of the film. They have to evenly spread it out, so
that the film doesnt bore people to death and they also, have to make sure it fits the scene
correctly.


And depending on how big the TV or film production is you may need:
Focus puller: They are in charge of making sure the camera is in focus

Clapper loader: Loads the camera, takes care of the stock and records each take_ technical


Financial job roles in a TV and film crew:
Producer: Film producers prepare and supervise the making of a film before having present
the product to a financing entity or a film distributor.

Line producer: They are one of the first people to be employed on the film production by the
producer and executive producers. A Line Producer manages the budget. They may also
manage the day to day physical aspects of the film production.

Production manager: They basically organises the people on set and everything else. The
business, finance and employment issues in film and television productions are dealt with by
the production manager. A production manager is in charge of how the production budget is
spent and making sure that everything runs smoothly during filming. Before any of the actual
production of the film happens u would have to meet the producer and other
Senior production staff to work with the scripts. And then finally estimating how much it will
cost to do the whole thing and figure out the budget.


Unit publicist: Their responsibility is to generate publicity, this will help sales agents to sell
films and to create the public interest. They work closely with producers, distributors and
sales agents. They plan all press strategy for film shoots, making sure that the right amount of
information is released at specific times, so that the film is not ruined when it is released.


Editorial job roles in a TV and film crew:
Editor: Film Editors put the footage of feature films, television shows and documentaries into an
acceptable and smooth finish. They change and edit the plot, sound, and graphics to make an
enjoyable and exciting end.

Screen writer and editor: A screenwriter is a writer who practices screenwriting, writing screenplays
for loads of media such as films and television programs. They bring the story to life from the paper
to the screen.

Script supervisor: Script Supervisors in film and television work as part of the camera department to
make sure that the production is visually met. They make sure that when the scenes and shots are
edited and put together that there is no distracting continuity error. They observe every shot closely
and take detailed notes to provide directors and editors with an authoritative reference. They work
long hours too.


Lighting: They are a whole department themselves and they control the lights and how they are placed
on set to get the certain moods shown throughout the film. They also edit the lighting in the final cut
to make sure it is all clear and runs smoothly

Film/TV editor: Film Editors put the footage of feature films, television shows and documentaries into
an acceptable and smooth finish. They change and edit the plot, sound, and graphics to make an
enjoyable and exciting end.

Organisational job roles in a TV and film crew:
Director: The director is in charge of the whole crew so, he needs to make sure they are happy and
understand what he is saying. He has the say in how the scenes look and also how the actors look.

Producer: Film producers prepare and supervise the making of a film before having present the
product to a financing entity or a film distributor

Assistant location manager: An assistant location manager works with the location manager and
has to arrange stuff like technical scouts for the essential staff for example, grips, electrical
camera, to see options in which the location manager has selected for filming. They have to
be in set and make sure ever thing is going according to plan. They basically assist the
location manager.


1st assistant director: {1ads} runs the set according to the way the director wants it. During pre-
production, First ADs break down the script into a shot by shot storyboard, and work with the director
to determine the shoot order, and how long each scene will take to film. And then they write up a
shooting schedule.

Production manager: They basically organises the people on set and everything else. The
business, finance and employment issues in film and television productions are dealt with by
the production manager. A production manager is in charge of how the production budget is
spent and making sure that everything runs smoothly during filming. Before any of the actual
production of the film happens u would have to meet the producer and other.


Production designer: They are important as they are head of the department, and are
responsible for the entire crew in that department. They help the producers by giving them
calculated and precise schedules, and also keep on budget and make sure they dont go over.
They help the director in the visual part of the film.

Script supervisor: Script Supervisors in film and television work as part of the camera department to
make sure that the production is visually met. They make sure that when the scenes and shots are
edited and put together that there is no distracting continuity error. They observe every shot closely
and take detailed notes to provide directors and editors with an authoritative reference. They work
long hours too.

Construction coordinator: Construction coordinators supervise the construction of sets for the
production. They arrange the process of set building, from the initial planning to making sure
the final details are in place. They are hired by the production designer. They lead a team of
carpenters, painters, riggers and plasterers. With the help of these people he/she needs to
make sure the sets are done on time for filming and are on budget.

Set decorator: Set Decorators make sure the film set is furnished excluding structural elements. They
may also have to provide basic stuff such as sugar, newspaper, spoons, transport and even animals.

Research job roles in a TV and film crew:
Location manager: The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for the finding and
securing locations to be used, obtaining all needed fire, police and other governmental permits, and
coordinating the logistics involved for the production to successfully complete its necessary work._
Research

Director: The director is in charge of the whole crew so, he needs to make sure they are happy and
understand what he is saying. He has the say in how the scenes look and also how the actors look.

Producer: Film producers prepare and supervise the making of a film before having present the
product to a financing entity or a film distributor.

Assistant location manager: An assistant location manager works with the location manager and has
to arrange stuff like technical scouts for the essential staff for example, grips, electrical camera, to see
options in which the location manager has selected for filming. They have to be in set and make sure
ever thing is going according to plan. They basically assist the location manager.

Make-up artists: They work on Makeup and hair as they are the key points in the overall
design of films or television productions. This creates a specific look for the characters in
relation to their social class, and time periods that they play in the production. Makeup Artists
should usually use a wide variety of professional makeup products.


Actor: an actors job is to read the script and learn it of by heart, so it will take as less takes as it can.
They also have to listen to the director and perform the scenes how he has directed to them. They also
have to make sure they dont release any information about the film whilst in any interviews.

Graphic designer: Graphic Designers design the opening titles, captions and credits for film and TV
productions. They have to make sure the font is suited to the genre of the film, or the time period its
set in. They also have a say in the choice of colour, and whether to include animation or special
effects in the film. They could be either freelance and pitch for work using their show reels, or they
may be employed by digital, special effects and design companies.

Sound effects/reproduction: They add the correct sound effects to the scenes and final product to
create the tension and build-up of the film. They have to evenly spread it out, so that the film doesnt
bore people to death and they also, have to make sure it fits the scene correctly.

Harvard referencing:

(2014) Media match, Available at: http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/job-descriptions.php
(Accessed: 4th October 2014).

(2012) National career service, Available at:
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/tvorfilmproducer.aspx
(Accessed: 4th October 2014).

(2014) Creative pool, Available at: http://creativepool.com/ (Accessed: 4th October 2014).
http://www.media-match.com/usa/jobtypes/job-descriptions.php
There werent much difference between the TV and film crew job roles so I combined them
into one to save you from reading both all over again.