CREW ASSIGNMENT

Recording Film

is done through the microphone.

Omnidirectional microphone

-       Record sound from all directions

-       this is the kind of microphone usually found on digital video cameras.

-       it is sensitive to sound coming from all directions.

-       For example, it is useful when you want to take in the sound of an environment, and you don’t need one particular sound to stand out.

Unidirectional Microphone

-       Record sound from specific directions

-       this kind of microphone is ideal for recording conversations and interviews.

-       it picks up sound at a narrow angle from where it is pointed, and excludes all other sounds.

-       this enables you to record only the sounds that you need.

-       however, you have to carefully point this microphone towards the source of the sound that you want to record.

boom

is a device on which you mount your microphone so that you can point it better towards the source of the sound without being seen in the frame.

Clip-on Microphone

-       may be a good idea for you especially if you want to do an interview.

-       they are small enough to be noticed and they can be secured to the clothing of your subject, which means you may place it near your subject’s mouth.

-       the unidirectional ones are best for interviews, podcasts.

Recording on Location

-       As with all the aspects of filmmaking, preparation is essential.

-       As much as possible, visit the location of your shoot before your shooting date.

-       Check for the noise levels in the location.

-       Some sounds are tolerable and may even add to the character or feel of the place.

• Make it a habit to record

• After each take, ask everyone in the set to be quiet, and then record 30-60 seconds of the sound of the place.

Music

greatly enhances the mood of a certain scene.

Foley

 are used to enhance the sounds already recorded on location.

NARRATION/VOICE-OVER

-       This is useful in emphasizing important details that the video itself cannot show, or in reiterating important points in the video.

SOUND MIXING

-       It involves putting together all the different sounds that you have record in the appropriate levels and places in your video.

PRODUCER

initiates the project.

PRODUCER

-       He is responsible, with the help of the director, in gathering together the people who will work on the project.

Producer

-       He looks for ways to get money for the project by getting in touch with business owners, local politicians, friends, and relatives who may be able to help with the cost of production

DIRECTOR

heads the whole production.

DIRECTOR

He is the one with the vision, the one making the most important creative decisions throughout the whole process of the video production

DIRECTOR

-       He should be the one who knows most about the project because he is responsible for the overall look and feel of the final output.

DIRECTOR

He leads the actors to perform their roles in a way that best serves the story.

DIRECTOR

-       He constantly communicates with the crew to make sure everything is going well during the production. After the shoot, he supervises the editing of the shot material.

DOP

is the camera operator.

DOP

He executes the shots and camera movements that are specified in the storyboard and shooting plan.

DOP

-       He is responsible for maintaining focus, getting proper exposure and making shots that are well-composed

DOP

-       He also makes sure that the camera and other related equipment are working well.

DOP

is also the lighting person.

DOP

He decides on the kind and quality of light that is required for each scene.

DOP

-       He makes certain that the scene and the actors are lit adequately and appropriately.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

-       ensures that the whole production runs smoothly. Before the shoot itself, he makes a budget and draws a schedule.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

-       He ensures that location and equipment are available for the shoot.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

-       He makes arrangements for transportation and food, and keeps financial records of the production.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

-       During the shoot, he makes sure things run as scheduled and planted.

SOUND PERSON

-       ensures that the production gets good, clear, usable sound.

SOUND PERSON

He devices ways minimize or eliminate unwanted noises.

SOUND PERSON

-       He places microphones and booms.

SOUND PERSON

-       During the shoot, whenever the recorded sound is unsuitable or unsatisfactory, he is responsible for informing the director and requesting for another take.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

-       The production designer is responsible for the costumes, props, and set.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

-       He works with the DOP to make sure what comes out in the shot corresponds to the director’s vision.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

-       Some production designers are known to be extremely creative and innovative people, having built sets and costumes from scratch, found objects, or borrowed materials, and arranged details and accessories for preexisting location.

GAFFER

helps the lighting person.

GAFFER

-       He is responsible for the lighting and electrical equipment (including accessories).

GAFFER

-       He is also responsible for maintaining safety on the set, especially where wires and electricity are concerned.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

usually work with the production manager regarding the logistics of the production.

Coverage refers

refers to the shots that you need to make to have adequate materials for editing later on.

wrap

The end of a shooting day

GRIPS

-       help by moving equipment and props in, out and around the set.

GRIPS

-       They also build set pieces.