film production process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Assistant video and motion picture directors are responsible for the organisation, scheduling and planning of the cast, crew and activities on a set. They assist the video and motion picture directors, maintain budgets and ensure that all production activities go according to schedule.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 11 competences
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Sector-specific
3 competencesconsult with production director
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
coordinate rehearsals
Organise rehearsal schedules for actors and crew, collect and update necessary contact information as well as organise any additional meetings for the actors and crew.
develop project schedule
Define the project completion stages, and create a timeline. Synchronise necessary activities, taking into account the convergence of production elements. Establish a schedule.
Cross-sector
8 competencesanalyse goal progress
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and to ensure the goals can be met according to deadlines.
apply company policies
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
apply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
Coordinate your artistic activities with others who specialise in the technical side of the project. Inform the technical staff of your plans and methods and obtain feedback on feasibility, cost, procedures and other relevant information. Be able to understand the vocabulary and the practises about technical issues
coordinate transportation
Scheduling of transportation operations.
handle paperwork
Handle work-related paperwork ensuring that all relevant requirements are met.
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 4 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
2 competencesaudiovisual equipment
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
digital
cinematography
The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials such as film stock.
Cross-sector
2 competencescontent marketing strategy
The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
copyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
8 competencesattend read-through
Attend the organised reading of the script, where the actors, director, producers, and scriptwriters read the script thoroughly.
create storyboards
Apply story development and plot lines and edit animations to create storyboards that render the flow of the animation. Map out key scenes and develop characters.
develop drama production process
Have and develop a thorough understanding of the dramatic production process.
ensure visual quality of the set
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.
liaise with event sponsors
Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.
present storyboard
Present finished storyboard to the producer and video and motion picture director. Make adaptations when necessary.
purchase props
Buy the required props for a performance.
search for a suitable filming location
Search for locations suitable for film or photo shoots.
Cross-sector
5 competencescalculate production costs
Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.
fix meetings
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
liaise with financiers
Liaise with people willing to finance the project. Negotiate deals and contracts.
recruit personnel
Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.