Research into filming roles

I am researching into the different roles of film making in terms of what they do, examples and any advice they have. I am doing this as I will eventually be taking part in these roles when i film my opening scene. 

Director:

They are one of the main leaders of the production and control the creative side of the film for example scripts, choosing actors, working with the sound/ editors to produce the final outcome of the film, staying in budget and much more. 

An example of a well-known director is Chistopher Nolan, who started by doing low-budget inderpendent films to now directing films such as inception and interstellar and has now been a director for 15 years. 

This clip shows Noland talking about directing and how to use your strengths to your advantage and other directing advice.

Camera operator: 

 

They film the actors and essentially create the content used to make the film but also set up the film/camera equipment and put it away.  

 
 

An example of a well-known camera operator is David Lynch who is from America. Not only does he do filmmaking but also a painter, visual artist, writer and musician. He has filmed movies such as Dune and Wild at heart.

This clip shows him talking about shooting on digital.

Editor:

Editors have aa very important role of taking the film footage such as dialogue, sound and sometimes GCI to create the final outcome of the film. Their role is very valuable as it determines how successful or unsuccessful a film is.  

An example of a well-known editor is Alan Eddward bell who has edited well-known films such as the amazing spider man and hunger games: catching fire.He started in the 80’s as an assistant editor for films such as lord of the flies to then editing more independent films.  

This clip shown is him talking about commitment to the profession.

Art director:

They determine what sort of things the set needs as well as 

presenting the correct\accurate style and tone.  

An example of a famous art director is Rick Carter, born in LA and is a production designer and art director. His most famous works include Forrest Gump in which got him an Oscar nomination.  

This clip shows him talking about product design.

Producer:

Producers sort out the business/economical side of the film such as finance, scale and production costs. 

An example of a sucsessful producer is Kevin Feige who is a film and also television producer for franchises such as Marvel. He has also produced films such as Black Panther.

This interview discusses how he got started in the industry and more.