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Unit 3 media sectors job roles grid

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This document provides information on the roles and responsibilities of several jobs in the television industry, including camera operator, script supervisor, makeup artist, director, researcher, gaffer, and boom operator. For each role, it lists the typical responsibilities and qualities or skills needed to perform the job successfully. Camera operators must have excellent technical skills to operate cameras accurately. Script supervisors ensure continuity and visual coherence. Makeup artists are responsible for maintaining consistent looks for actors. Directors creatively realize creative visions. Researchers develop program ideas and carry out research. Gaffers organize lighting equipment. Boom operators precisely position microphones near actors without obstructing shots. Skills like technical expertise, communication, attention to detail, and physical ability are important across several

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Unit 3 TV Job Roles Grid Job Role Roles and Responsibilities (what they do and are in charge of) Qualities Needed (skills and or qualifications) Camera Operator (Studio/Outside Broadcast) This is a senior role within camera departments in television but these responsibilities vary depending on the type of production Ability to carry out instructions with great accuracy Good IT skills excellent hand to eye co-ordintation Excellent communication good colour vision Script Supervisor They make sure that the films and dramas make continuous verbal and visual sense Good sense of visual composition Diplomacy and sensitivity when working with artists Make-Up and Hair Artist - Film & TV They work on principal and supporting Actors, and depending on the schedule, usually look after several Actors throughout the shoot. They are responsible for maintaining the continuity of their Artists' "look". They must also carry out full risk assessments, and develop procedures to control risks. hairdressing skills including: cutting, waving, straightening, non-permanent colouring, setting, applying extensions, braiding, shaving; wig setting and dressing; and applying, dressing and applying facial hair. Make-up skills. All Make-up and Hair Artists should have achieved at least a Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent in Media Make-up, and a level 2-3 NVQ in Hairdressing or the equivalent of two years’ experience. Director Directors work closely with Producers and/or Writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realising original ideas into finished programmes. Directors must be able to creatively translate Writers', Producers' and other originators' vision into a visually and coherent, marketable, entertaining or informative programme. There are no specific educational or training
qualifications for the role of Director However a degree in a media related, drama specialist subject may provide some useful background information. Researcher Researchers may be briefed by Producers or other decision makers about programme ideas and carry out further development. they may produce original programme ideas for consideration by Producers, broadcasters, production companies, or other decision makers. excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills; advanced analytical skills; precise attention to detail and methodical approach to work; ability to conceptualise ideas; ability to think visually; initiative and problem solving skills; endless energy and determination; advanced IT skills; Gaffer Gaffers subsequently produce a list of the required equipment, e.g. lamps, cables, generators, and request quotations from Lighting Companies for consideration by the Lighting Director or Production Company. a wide knowledge of television lighting and associated equipment; an understanding of all aspects of television production; knowledge of electrical theory and practice; excellent IT skills; adaptability and resourcefulness before and during the production process; a logical and fast approach to problem solving; good communication, interpersonal and team skills; patience and self-discipline willingness to work long and irregular hours; ability to undertake physically demanding tasks;
ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to pay attention to detail; good colour vision; Boom Operator The Boom Operator's main responsibility is to control the long boom arm, either hand–held or on wheels, with the microphone attached, manoeuvring it as close to the action as possible without getting it in shot. excellent hearing, concentration and attention to detail; good knowledge of microphone characteristics, lighting techniques and camera lens angles; good spatial awareness and hand/eye co– ordination; physical strength, excellent balance, and agility; excellent timing for anticipating lines and moving the boom accordingly; good memory for dialogue; good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and team skills; diplomacy and sensitivity when working with artistes and crew members; patience, self–discipline and reliability

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Unit 3 media sectors job roles grid

  • 1. Unit 3 TV Job Roles Grid Job Role Roles and Responsibilities (what they do and are in charge of) Qualities Needed (skills and or qualifications) Camera Operator (Studio/Outside Broadcast) This is a senior role within camera departments in television but these responsibilities vary depending on the type of production Ability to carry out instructions with great accuracy Good IT skills excellent hand to eye co-ordintation Excellent communication good colour vision Script Supervisor They make sure that the films and dramas make continuous verbal and visual sense Good sense of visual composition Diplomacy and sensitivity when working with artists Make-Up and Hair Artist - Film & TV They work on principal and supporting Actors, and depending on the schedule, usually look after several Actors throughout the shoot. They are responsible for maintaining the continuity of their Artists' "look". They must also carry out full risk assessments, and develop procedures to control risks. hairdressing skills including: cutting, waving, straightening, non-permanent colouring, setting, applying extensions, braiding, shaving; wig setting and dressing; and applying, dressing and applying facial hair. Make-up skills. All Make-up and Hair Artists should have achieved at least a Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent in Media Make-up, and a level 2-3 NVQ in Hairdressing or the equivalent of two years’ experience. Director Directors work closely with Producers and/or Writers, embellishing, refining and ultimately realising original ideas into finished programmes. Directors must be able to creatively translate Writers', Producers' and other originators' vision into a visually and coherent, marketable, entertaining or informative programme. There are no specific educational or training
  • 2. qualifications for the role of Director However a degree in a media related, drama specialist subject may provide some useful background information. Researcher Researchers may be briefed by Producers or other decision makers about programme ideas and carry out further development. they may produce original programme ideas for consideration by Producers, broadcasters, production companies, or other decision makers. excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills; advanced analytical skills; precise attention to detail and methodical approach to work; ability to conceptualise ideas; ability to think visually; initiative and problem solving skills; endless energy and determination; advanced IT skills; Gaffer Gaffers subsequently produce a list of the required equipment, e.g. lamps, cables, generators, and request quotations from Lighting Companies for consideration by the Lighting Director or Production Company. a wide knowledge of television lighting and associated equipment; an understanding of all aspects of television production; knowledge of electrical theory and practice; excellent IT skills; adaptability and resourcefulness before and during the production process; a logical and fast approach to problem solving; good communication, interpersonal and team skills; patience and self-discipline willingness to work long and irregular hours; ability to undertake physically demanding tasks;
  • 3. ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to pay attention to detail; good colour vision; Boom Operator The Boom Operator's main responsibility is to control the long boom arm, either hand–held or on wheels, with the microphone attached, manoeuvring it as close to the action as possible without getting it in shot. excellent hearing, concentration and attention to detail; good knowledge of microphone characteristics, lighting techniques and camera lens angles; good spatial awareness and hand/eye co– ordination; physical strength, excellent balance, and agility; excellent timing for anticipating lines and moving the boom accordingly; good memory for dialogue; good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and team skills; diplomacy and sensitivity when working with artistes and crew members; patience, self–discipline and reliability