1. The Production Team
Who Does What When?

2. Outline The Production Cycle - Different stages of production
- Responsibilities of team
Production Team
- Who they are
- What they do

3. 3 Phase of Production
Post-Production
Pre-Production
Production

4. 3 Phase of Production Post-Production Pre-Production Production
Develop Idea
Write Script
Plan Production

5. 3 Phase of Production Post-Production Pre-Production Production
Develop Idea
Write Script
Plan Production
Shoot Video
Record the Audio
Create Graphics

6. 3 Phase of Production Post-Production Pre-Production Production
Develop Idea
Write Script
Plan Production
Shoot Video
Record the Audio
Create Graphics
Put It All Together!

7. Who’s Who? Executive Producer Director of Photography
Production Assistant
Grip
Camera Operator
Producer
Director
Engineer
Scriptwriter
Audio Designer
Production Manager
Technical Director
Animator
Editor
Lighting Director
Make-Up Artist

8. The Production Team
The size of the team depends on the size of the production
- On small projects, a “team” can consist of one person who shoots, directs, produces and edits: One-Man Band
EFP Team – Usually consists of 3 people; talent, camera op and a utility person to handle audio & lighting
On large productions, such as a live TV program, the team can consist of up to 50 people or more!

9. What Side of the Line Are You On?
Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:
Non- Technical

10. What Side of the Line Are You On?
Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:
Non- Technical

11. What Side of the Line Are You On?
Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:
Non- Technical
Technical

12. What Side of the Line Are You On?
Production teams are broken down into 2 categories:
Non- Technical- Supervisory people
Above the line personnel - Involved in pre-production
Technical- Technical Staff
Below the line personnel - Involved in production & post-production

13. What Side of the Line Are You On?
Non- Technical: Executive Producer, Producer, Associate Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Announcer, Art Director

14. What Side of the Line Are You On?
Non- Technical: Executive Producer, Producer, Associate Producer, Writer, Director, Actor, Announcer, Art Director Technical: Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Lighting Director, Video Operator, Editor, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer

15. Pre-Production Team Producer – In charge of the production
- States purpose of the show
- Prepares the budget
- Hires additional personnel, equipment & over sees all activities
- Develops the production schedule

16. Pre-Production Team
Writer – Develops the script for the show; what the viewer will see and hear
- The writer sometimes determines the format of the show
- Usually many revisions needed to even the most simple script
- Good scriptwriters are expensive to hire, but worth every cent!

17. Pre-Production Team
Director – Translates the script into video & audio
- Selects the production crew
- Selects locations to shoot based on script
- Works closely with the writer to develop the images and visuals for the show

18. Post-Production Team
Usually consists of the director, editor and an audio designer who mixes the audio tracks

19. Who’s Responsibility Is It?
A video-recording session was pushed ahead by 3 hours because of tight schedule and the crew was not prepared. Who’s Responsibility is it? Producer The producer is responsible for the scheduling all resources, including making any changes and communicating those changes to the crew

20. Who’s Responsibility Is It?
The choice of microphones and their placement for a video shoot is being questioned. Who’s Responsibility is it? Audio Engineer The audio engineer is responsible for all audio requirements during a production

21. Who’s Responsibility Is It?
The light levels in the studio are too high and blinding the on- camera talent Who’s Responsibility is it? Lighting Director The lighting director is responsible for designing and lighting all scenes of a production. They will typically work with other personnel, such as grips to physically hang lights, but the LD is responsible for how the lighting looks on camera.

22. The Team
Regardless of the position, during a production, everyone helps everyone else.
You are all working toward one common goal.
The production is not a success unless everyone does their job

23. Assignment
Look up an occupation related to Media Production. Fill in this worksheet with information about that occupation. Suggested occupations include: lighting director, director of photography, editor, animator, advertising director, camera operator, art director, cinematographer, compositor , copywriter, director/producer, sound engineer, radio/TV announcer and write a 5 paragraph essay.
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