Jobs in TV and Film

Camera operator (both TV and Film)

This is the person that is in control of the filming of the production. This could also just be known as a camera man. This person is also responsible for helping to make the creative decisions. This person also has to make sure that the camera is in the right position during the set scene.

Focus Puller (both TV and Film) 

This person’s job is just to make sure that the camera is always in focus no matter what the scene is. This would include changing the lenses if that is necessary.

Lighting Director (both TV and Film)

The lighting director Is the person in which designs what the lighting is going to be like as well as telling the electricians etc what needs doing.

 Director of photography (Film)

This person works closely with the director and the creative director. This person helps to give the film its signature look.

Animator (Film)

This is the person in which puts pencil to paper and creates a storyboard for the film.

 Stunt person (both Film and TV)

This is the person that does all of the dangerous stunts in which the actor/actress cannot do.

Art Director (Film)

These are the people in which are responsible for the advertising of the film this could either be online advertising or paper advertising.

Vision mixer (both TV and Film)

These people are the ones in which are responsible for the images in which you see on the telly they have to make sure that this is the right image ect.

Researcher (Film)

The researcher’s job is to look into the information needed to create the film this includes looking into the target audience how this genre of film has sold before ect.  

Continuity assistant (TV and Film)

These are the people in which are in charge of making sure that the commercials are aired on time and that they follow the copyright guidelines.

Location manager ( TV and Film)

These are the people in which are in charge of finding and booking any out of studio locations they are also in charge of making sure that the locations are right and suit the scenes being filmed there.

Composer (Film)

Film composers create and write all of the music for the films.

Screenwriter (both Film and TV)

They are expected to write what and how the actors/actresses are expected to perform there scenes as well as writing what the location should be like.

Dialogue editor (both Film and TV)

These are the people that synchronisers the sound to the scenes. They are also expected to make sure that the audio is clear.

Construction manager (Both Film and TV)

These are the people that are in charge of running the site in which they are on at the time.

Casting director (both Film and TV)

These are the people in which are responsible for finding the actors and actresses to audition for the roles in the film/ tv show.

Steadicam operator (both Film and TV)

These are the people who are in charge of operating the cameras these people have to have a large amount of knowledge of the cameras they are using.

Grip (Both TV and Film)

These are the people in which in charge of moving all of the equipment on the tv/film set.

Gaffer (Film) 

The gaffer in the film industry is the person who is in charge of the whole electrical department.