Filming Roles

There is an endless list of roles on a film set. However there are 5 key roles

• Director - Guides the film crew to help him visualise the screenplay whilst controlling the film's artistic and dramatic aspects. Sean will take this as his role but obviously on the day creative decisions will come from our group as a whole.

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• Camera Person/Operator - Operates the camera and maintains consistently good framing. Harry will be in charge of this on the day

• Art Director - Responsible for the look. This takes into account the set design, props, hair and makeup. The set design is being done by our set designers. However props hair and makeup has been designated between the group evenly. 

• Producer - Manages the shoot, and makes sure everyone involved is where they need to be when they need to be. This is necessary as time is incredibly limited and so you have to make the most of every minute. This will be my job, making sure the day runs as smoothly as possible.

• Sound Playback and Lighting Desk - The sound playback is in place to make the syncing video and audio process easier for the editor. Anyone on set will be able to do this. The person in charge of lighting however changes the mood and style of the set. This will be done by an external lighting director as no one in our group can operate the lighting desk.

All these roles may swap round on the day. Media production requires division of labour in which specialised skills are collaboratively used to get the best shots possible. If someone isn't doing a great job, then their roles can be swapped.

Before the shoot I have a few preparatory tasks. 

1. Make sure all the props and costumes are sourced
2. Inform everyone involved on timings and where to be
3. Help build the set with the designers 

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On the day I'm also going to have to bring in my shoot schedule so that we never have to wait and think of what to film next. Filming on three different sets is going to be a challenge, especially with the various costume changes. Timing will be our worst enemy.

To make sure that the footage we shoot maintains the genre conventions that we aim to abide by, I am going to make sure the correct style of lighting is used, watch over the girls' makeup and hair, and direct our actors and actresses to do some cheesy 80s movements. Hopefully in doing this, I can make sure that Dyer's star image is applied, and that our artist creates the dreamy care free vibe we hope to create.