project management
The discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
Producers are responsible for managing the production of music, motion pictures or series. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the production such as the direction, publication and financing. Producers oversee the production and manage all technical and logistic aspects of recording and editing.
Competences and skills
55 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
marketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesanalyse a script
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
consult with production director
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply strategic thinking
Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.
assess financial viability
Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if the agreement or project will redeem its investment, and whether the potential profit is worth the financial risk.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
Optional knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesaudiovisual equipment
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
digital
audiovisual products
The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.
film production process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
sales activities
The supply of goods, sale of goods and the related financial aspects. The supply of goods entails the selection of goods, import and transfer. The financial aspect includes the processing of purchasing and sales invoices, payments etc. The sale of goods implies the proper presentation and positioning of the goods in the shop in terms of acessibility, promotion, light exposure.
Cross-sector
5 competencesaccounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
financial jurisdiction
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
project management principles
Different elements and phases of project management.
- Scope note
- The different phases of project management include the development of the overall planning, planning of resources for projects, implementation, execution, performance control, project end and the evaluation of outcome.
tax legislation
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
types of audiovisual formats
Various audio and video formats, including digital.
digital
Optional skills and competences 36 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
22 competencesattend read-through
Attend the organised reading of the script, where the actors, director, producers, and scriptwriters read the script thoroughly.
carry out auditions
Hold auditions and assess and select candidates for roles in the productions.
carry out interviews to select artistic team members
Determine the content, physical and material conditions of the interview. Describe the project parameters. Evaluate personal, artistic and technical skills according to casting requirements, and candidates’ interest in the project.
create rough cut
Deliver a programme/film following the first editing process. Indicate future improvements.
direct distribution operations
Direct distribution and logistics operations ensuring maximum accuracy and productivity.
edit scripts
Rewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
hire background musicians
Hire background vocalists and musicians to perform on the record.
identify music with commercial potential
Identify if music has commercial potential or not by listening to demos. Make a decision based on your expertise and market trends.
make film shooting schedule
Decide when the shooting will start on each location, how long it will take, and when to move to another location.
negotiate exploitation rights
Negotiate with the creator the rights to communicate a work to the public and to reproduce it.
negotiate publishing rights
Negotiate the sale of the publishing rights of books to translate them and adapt them into movies or other genres.
operate an audio mixing console
Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.
digital
promote music
Promote music; participate in media interviews and other promotional activities.
record multi-track sound
Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.
digital
search for a suitable filming location
Search for locations suitable for film or photo shoots.
select scripts
Select the scripts that are going to be converted into motion pictures.
supervise sales activities
Monitor and oversee the activities related to the ongoing sales in the shop to ensure that sales goals are met, assess areas for improvement, and identify or solve problems that customers could encounter.
take artistic vision into account
Take the artistic and creative vision of the organisation into account when selecting a project.
use audio reproduction software
Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.
digital
work with motion picture editing team
Work together with the motion picture editing team during post-production. Make sure the finished product is according to specifications and creative vision.
work with playwrights
Work with writers through workshops or script development schemes.
work with video and motion picture production team
Work with the cast and crew members to establish requirements and budgets.
Cross-sector
14 competencescalculate production costs
Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.
coordinate activities in audio recording studio
Monitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. Ensure the material is maintained and available.
develop digital content
Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.
digCompdigital
ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
Ensure that all legal requirements are met.
implement marketing strategies
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
implement strategic planning
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
liaise with financiers
Liaise with people willing to finance the project. Negotiate deals and contracts.
manage sound quality
Perform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment
negotiate with artists
Communicate and negotiate with artist and artist management about prices, terms and schedules.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
research
plan marketing strategy
Determine the objective of the marketing strategy whether it is for establishing image, implementing a pricing strategy, or raising awareness of the product. Establish approaches of marketing actions to ensure that goals are achieved efficiently and over a long term.
prepare government funding dossiers
Prepare dossiers to request government funding.
supervise sound production
Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.