RESEARCH INTO ROLES OF PRODUCTION

 Research into Roles of Production.

DIRECTOR

Throughout the whole film making process, directors are responsible for leading the creative aspect of production to editing, as well as instructing the crew on set. An example of a director would be Tim Burton, best known for his gothic works such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many more. 

As a well recognised individual in his field, he has been involved in many interviews, giving advice on how to succeed.  An article in which he talks about this (https://filmschoolrejects.com/6-filmmaking-tips-from-tim-burton-af861cbc51c0/) states the following: 

1) Do it because it's your passion.

2) Relate to everything you do. 

3) Don't let anyone tell you how something should be done.

4) Have a childlike perspective and sense of wonder.

5) Work with people you like, but prioritise the best person for the job.

6) Don't have any expectations.

He also talked in a Masterclass:

CAMERA OPERATOR 

Camera operators, on the other hand, are responsible for operating the camera equipment on set, capturing the scenes. For example, Tobe Hooper (1943-2017) was best known for working on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films.

He too has given pieces of advice in regard to filmmaking, such as:

1) Trust your instincts on set.

2) Un-boring the horror genre.

3) Change direction

4) Embellish your source material.

5) Collaboration is not a dirty word.

6) Use the history of the moment as a source of inspiration.

Sourced from: https://filmschoolrejects.com/6-filmmaking-tips-from-tobe-hooper-cf87fb28fc28/

EDITOR

In the filmmaking process, editors take on the role of editing the material of the film, including the sound, special effects and footage.

A well known editor in this field would be Michael Kahn; he can be recognised for his work in The Colour Purple, The Terminal, and The Adventures of TinTin.

Some pieces of advice that he has mentioned include:

- To learn about editing, see as many movies as you can, good and bad.

- Always duplicate/overlap 2-3 frames on. match cuts because of eye sensory lag.

- Keep fresh by walking away from your edit. You'll come back the next day and see a different scene.

(https://jonnyelwyn.co.uk/film-and-video-editing/spielbergs-editor-michael-kahn-on-editing/)

ART DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Art directors manage the visuals of the animation of a film. They aim to capture the director's vision for the piece by examining the script and working with them.

A good example of a person in this field would be Rick Carter; he can be recognised for his work in Forrest Gump, Back to the Future part 2 & 3, Avatar and Jurassic Park.

His work in Forrest Gump won him an Oscar nomination (shown on the right).

PRODUCER

In a project, the producer launches and finds it - they hire the people needed, including key members of the creative team, arrange financing, and oversee all aspects of production (including pre, post and release).

Nina Jacobson is well recognised in this field, known for her work in The Huger Games, Crazy Rich Asians, The Goldfinch and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.