Jobs and their responsibilities


‌There are many jobs in the Filmmaking and photography industry. while researching for my presentation, i looked at these job titles using the BBC website


Freelance filmmaker/ photographer 

Freelance filmmakers and photographer are people who work for themselves, typically having skills in many areas rather than specialising in one. 

Freelance is the direction id like to take my career as it gives more flexibility and variety of work.

skills required for freelance

 Photography and Filmmaking techniques

Cinematography and Sound design

scriptwriting and story boarding 

good communication skills

good teamwork

creative vision and attention to detail

networking skills 

marketing skills 

time management and good money management

although this is the direction i want my career to head, i have also researched into other job roles.

Director of photography

Roles and responsibilities:

a director must devise a shot list and storyboard for the film, oversee the casting, select locations and work with the production designer and cinematographer to devise the intended look and tone of the film.

the director must oversee the performances of their actors and manage technical aspects of filming including the camera, sound, lighting, and production design.

During post production the director must work closely with the editor and sound designer to craft the footage into a finely polished final cut.


Camera operator 


Roles and responsibilities:

During pre-production the camera operator must help the Director of photography with their camera tests and location visits.

Preparing and operating the camera and related equipment such as camera monitors and lenses

Working with the director and DoP to achieve the visual style of the film

Managing other camera department staff such as camera assistants


Sound designer.

Roles and responsibilities:


The sound designer must identify the types of sound effects needed for the entire film. These may include everything and anything from everyday sounds, to more fantastical sounds.

The sound designer must then source sound effects and maintain their own detailed sound effects libraries and will have multiple recordings of everyday sounds.

Some sounds will have to be especially created for the film. The sound designer might have to create those special sounds by combining a number of different elements.

When a sound designer has sourced or created all the necessary sound effects these can then be added to the final cut of the film.

Conservation 






One of my biggest passions is Wildlife conservation, although i haven't done much volunteering yet. it is something I'm constantly looking at.

Looking through our courses Facebook i saw this job as an opportunity.

skills i already have

communication

team work

good photography skill 

confident when talking to people 

experience being outdoors for long periods of time

artistic vision 

I think with some more confidence and practice this role would fit my skill set very well and will be something i work towards.






information from www.bbc.co.uk. (n.d.). The director - Roles and responsibilities - GCSE Moving Image Arts (CCEA) Revision - BBC Bitesize. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpd22p3/revision/2.


Wild Intrigue. (2024). Work with Us - Wild Intrigue. [online] Available at: https://www.wildintrigue.co.uk/work-with-us/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHeny5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYM4zSh5a_b1xdIB7l71L7Qd4XVOZWgkYDT-K6vtpOsOBIkXIR9jkBNHaA_aem_OKngDMG9j6lnSfT9_ZcLOw [Accessed 29 Dec. 2024].


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