audiovisual products
The different types of audiovisual products and their requirements, such as documentaries, low budget movies, television series, records, CDs, and others.
Video and motion picture producers supervise the entire production of a movie or television programme. They select the scripts that will be turned into motion pictures or series. Video and motion picture producers find the financial means to make a movie or television series. They have the final decision on the whole project, from development and editing to distribution. During large-scale productions, video and motion picture producers can be part of a team of producers and may be responsible for some of these tasks.
Competences and skills
40 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesfilm production process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Cross-sector
3 competencesaccounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
copyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesconsult with production director
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
select scripts
Select the scripts that are going to be converted into motion pictures.
take artistic vision into account
Take the artistic and creative vision of the organisation into account when selecting a project.
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
7 competencesassess 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.
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 budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
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
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competencesfinancial jurisdiction
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
marketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
tax legislation
Tax legislation applicable to a specific area of specialisation, such as import tax, government tax, etc.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
12 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 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
edit scripts
Rewrite scripts. Change dialogue. Mark scripts with relevant information for post-production.
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.
search for a suitable filming location
Search for locations suitable for film or photo shoots.
Cross-sector
7 competencescalculate production costs
Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.
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.
manage accounts
Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are being made.
manage distribution channels
Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.
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.