FILM PRODUCTION ROLES

Producer:
The producer role controls most of the film according to what is needed. They tend to almost anything from basic budget payments, supplies, scripts etc. By changing and developing many decisions on and off the set the producer becomes a vital role for what the film may turn into.

- Develops budgets ( music, theater, publicity, costumes, sets etc )
- Production schedules
- Arranges meetings, rehearsals and auditions
- They are in command, and control the prodution environment
- They work with all of the production team to produce what is necessary
 Production


Compositor:
The compositor role is awarded with the right to change and develop images. With stunning 2D and 3D designs they compose a different effect for each image using Visual effects. By working besides the lighters they develop new lighting pictures with 3D effects. The compositor is neccasary to give the film a strong feel within the theme.

- Responsible for areas in animation
- Render computer animation, special effects, graphics, 2D animation, live action, etc
- They combine all the elements needed to produce a final image suitable for the film
- They work closely with lighters to produce a 3D light effect.
Post Production


Camera operator:
Working with film cameras, the Camera operator supplies the producer stunning pictures that inspire or enhance the audience. By operating within a studio or location the camera operator captures a mixture of images needed for the film. Working with lighting directors, artistic directors and producers they follow the script if needed to operate under certain circumstances and produce a final image.

- Uses digital, electronic and film cameras
- The work is usually in a studio capturing what is placed on the script
- Recording and taking pictures on sight
- They work with lighting directors, artistic directors, director, producers etc.
Production


Computer effects:
The computer effect role is used to enhance the scene using effects and illusions. By working with camera designers, audio and sound designers they produce a variety of effects that change the scene given.

- Creates effects and illusions in movies
- Most visual effects are created in post production
- They work with camera designers and audio + sound desingers.
Post production


Lighting supervisor:
By being the most senior role in the lighting department they work with a variety of the production team. Given a script to follow they design the specific look required for each shot taken. Working within the production team the lighting supervisor gets assistants when needed from Gaffers and sparks to produce an amazing final piece.

- Using the script, they produce lighting in suitable places
- Lighting is a crucial part of the production as it gives what is happening in the scene
- They work with alot of production team from production designer, costume designer, camera designer, sound designer and makeup designer.
Pre production

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 1. Where did the idea for Jaws originate? How did it become a film? Who contributed to the screenplay?

The idea of Jaws originated from the past experience of Peter Benchley as he discovered the interesting book of a shark fisherman who caught a Great White Shark off Long Beach Island. Peter benchley and Carl Gottlieb contributed to the screenplay of Jaws.


2. Why were particular scenes removed from the film?The scenes that were decided to be removed were to gory with an unpleasent sight for the viewers, so disgarding the scene was the choice.



3. During the pre-production stage what sort of footage did the producers commission in preparation for the film? How was the script changed as a result of this footage?
Peter Speilberg went to Australia to film scenes of real life active sharks in the ocean. But major problems processed as the shark chose not to bite on the cage as it was placed underwater. Soon after one shark was accidentally hooked, struggling around near the cage it gave a illusion that the shark attacking the cage was real footage. With that changing scene the producers used it in the film.



4. What was involved during the casting process?
Some of the main character invloved during the casting process of Jaws were:
Chief brody - Roy Scheider
Hooper - Richard Dreyfuss
Quint - Robert Shaw
Ellen - Lorraine Gary



5. What is location scouting? Why did Steven Spielberg choose the locations for the film?
Location scouting is where the director finds a suitable setting to film the movie. It is a vital piece for the pre production stage as it shows the feel of the scene. Australia and a small town called Amity were the choices that the directors chose.



6. Describe how actors contributed to the production of Jaws.
Actors produce a vital role in the feel of the scene given. With a given dialogue they show great understanding of the role and can sometimes improvise to give more suspence. "We are gonna need a bigger boat"



7. What does a composer do? What considerations were taken into account when writing the music for Jaws?
A composer writes the music piece of different choices arranging from films, music, tv radio etc. John Williams took into consideration that the movie needed music fit with suspence thus coming up with the idea of the low to high key notes. "Duh-dun-duh-dun-duh-dun"

8. What did Spielberg do as a result of test screenings?
Spielberg did a test screening at a shopping district that resulted positive feedback.

9. What is a director of photography? How was the director of photography involved in the production of Jaws?

The director of photography is someone who supervisors the filming of the movie. The cinematographer created equipment specifically for the process of the film, with a hand held camera operator.

10. What does an editor do? Who was the editor on Jaws and what was her responsibility?
The editor corrects the manuscript, cutting in places to find out a suitable scene within the film.

The producer had to assist the director in any ways possible.

12. What does the producer do once principal photography has finished?

The producer double checks the photos before starting the main filming.

13. What did the production designer do on the film?

The production designer found the town Lake Amitty in the film.