film production process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it's according to the script. Script supervisors ensure that during editing the story makes visual and verbal sense and does not contain any continuity errors.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
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1 competenceCross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencescheck continuity requirements
Make sure every scene and shot make verbal and visual sense. Make sure everything is according to the script.
observe shots
Observe every movie shot closely during shooting and make notes.
prepare film continuity reports
Write continuity notes and make photographs or sketches of each actor and camera position for each shot. Report all shot timings and camera movements, whether the scene is shot during the day or at night, any scene changes and their implications, all camera details including lenses and focal distances, and any inconsistencies.
Sector-specific
9 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.
edit scripts
Rewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
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.
study relationships between characters
Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.
work with an artistic team
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
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 pre-production team
Consult with the pre-production team about expectations, requirements, budget, etc.
work with the director of photography
Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.
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Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
11 competencesadapt a script
Adapt a script and, if the play is newly written, work with the writer or collaborate with playwrights.
design lighting
Design the right atmosphere and an aesthetically appealing film with light. Give instructions on which equipment, settings, and cues should be used.
dress actors
Dress performing artists.
edit digital moving images
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
digital
edit recorded sound
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
digital
operate a camera
Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.
perform video editing
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.
digital
select camera apertures
Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.
set up cameras
Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.
supervise camera crew
Supervise the camera crew to make sure they use the right equipment, angles, frames, shots, etc., according to the creative vision.
watch scenes
Watch raw scenes and shots after shooting to ensure quality. Decide which shots will be used and what needs to be edited.
Cross-sector
2 competenceslead cast and crew
Lead a film or theatre cast and crew. Brief them about the creative vision, what they need to do and where they need to be. Manage day-to-day production activities to ensure things run smoothly.
supervise sound production
Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.