Film Workshop staff positions.

PRODUCER

The producer is responsible for the following:

- manages the shooting schedule

- keeps in contact with talent and other non-crew people in terms of participation and scheduling

- makes requests for funds from the advisor concerning the purchase of props or equipment

- acts as a script supervisor during production

- acts as a liason with other ECTV staff, such as station manager (attends ECTV staff meetings)

- schedules equipment for production and post-production

- arranges for transportation, food, etc. during any extended shooting dates (in cooperation with the advisor)

- oversees the publicity and promotion of the film

- assigns workshop students individual projects as stated in the syllabus

- arranges and oversees the auditions

- works with the director in determining choice of locations

DIRECTOR

The director is responsible for the following:

- works with the producer in script supervision

- helps with casting in cooperation with the producer

- decides choice of locations with approval of the producer

- creates director's book dealing with camera shots and blocking of actors

- communicates with crew concerning most areas of production

- works with actors in terms of characterization and dialogue

- oversees art direction concerning costumes and makeup

- has significant influence in all creative aspects of production

- works with crew during production periods

- oversees the editing of the film

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The director of photography is responsible for the following:

- acts as the lighting director for the project

- acts as the head technician in terms of camera operation and exposure

- decides on focal length, f-stop, and shutter speed during production shoots

- assists the camera operator with camera equipment setup and operation

- helps oversee overall look of the film in cooperation with the director

- suggests camera shots to the director (director has final say)

- during post-production, acts as color and exposure quality control supervisor for film clips

- functions as the director when the director is not in attendance