Thursday, September 9, 2010
2880 East Gage Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
Phone: (323) 826-1500 Fax: (323) 589-6925
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Mr. David Billett
Roles & Responsibilities

Quality production takes a lot of work and organization and cooperation.

The producer is considered to be the one of the most important people in a television production. The producer is responsible for:
  • the overall quality of the show
  • making sure all positions are filled on production days
  • supervises writing, rehearsal and directing
  • schedules equipment and locations
  • Project Crew List
  • contacts teachers and others for production clearances

The director is in charge of the crew and the visualization of the production. The director is responsible for:
  • Sticking to the production schedule
  • Production Schedule & Calendar
  • making creative decisions
  • making sure clips are downloaded to the right location
  • editing

The writer oversees the development of ideas. The writer is in charge of the story and the script, and to make sure that all the scenes follow in a logical process. The writer is responsible for:
  • writing and editing the script. The writer will work with the group and independently.
  • Script & storyboard
  • making sure the script is uploaded to Google Docs, shared with members of the group, and updated regularly
  • making sure the action is appropriate for the story
  • uploading the script to a prompter
  • making sure the actors know their lines and making changes when necessary
Read more about writing for television

The talent (actors) interpret the writer's script to entertain, inform or instruct an audience. Actors in our productions are responsible for:
  • making major contributions to script writing
  • being prepared for production and knowing their lines!
  • conducting background research on their roles

Camera operators produce images that tell a story, inform or entertain an audience, or record an event. Your responsibilities as a camera operator include:
  • preparing equipment for a shoot, including camera, tripod, extra batteries and cables, media (cassette) management, setup and takedown
  • knowing the script and being familiar with the locations
  • white balancing
  • making creative decisions
  • preparing a shot list

The sound engineer records actors speech and other sounds. Their responsibilities include:
  • setting up audio equipment, including microphones, speakers, phantom power, booms, cables and other equipment and accessories
  • connect equipment and operate camera sound adjustments or mixing boards
  • takedown and storage of equipment

The lighting director (sometimes the lighting designer) designs the lighting for television productions. The lighting director works closely with the director and the rest of the production team to deliver the pictures they are hoping to see. The lighting director's responsibilities include:
  • setup and takedown of lighting equipment
  • notifying the executive producer of any equipment that is broken, missing or needs repair
  • working with the director for best lighting
  • green screen lighting and maintenance

The property master (props, prop master) is responsible for anything an actor touches or uses on the set, like phones, utensils, school supplies, food, etc. The prop master is responsible for:
  • acquiring or creating props, or checking with other production personnel for prop sources
  • setup and takedown of props
  • working closely with talent and the director

The grip does any number of jobs. The grip may be responsible for:
  • cable management
  • assisting camera operator, sound engineer, property master or any other crew that needs help
  • Prop List

Wardrobe
Makeup & Hair

The location manager looks for locations or backgrounds suitable for the production needs. The location manager is responsible for: