Job Investigation

Job Investigation

Recently I’ve been extremely curious about the jobs available in the film industry and which one’s interest me and fit what I am looking to do when I’m older. I'll be going to college in a few months so I thought it was important for me to get a general understanding of what is out there. Below are a few of the jobs with descriptions and whether or not I am interested in pursuing them.

 Director- This person is responsible for everything that goes on while on set. Film Directors are at the top of the Production Pyramid and all artistic details are run through him/her. The Director is in charge of translating the script into the film the producer envisions. Directors need to have an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspect of filming and the artistic things including acting, set design, and everything else. This job takes a while to be good at since so much knowledge is needed and some of that knowledge I’m just not that interested in. I feel that Directing could come later in my career but initially I would not like to pursue it since it is so challenging.

Producer- This person has the most important role money making wise. They are in charge of finding a script and turning it into a movie on time and on budget. Some Producers double as a Director as well so the exact job of a Producer varies. They are responsible for all the off-set logistics that goes into bringing a film to life. This is a career I would like to pursue because I am really good with logistics and being a leader. Not only would I be in charge of the movie but I would also be able to share my ideas about what I want without having to have every little piece of knowledge in how to make my ideas come to life.

Set Designer- These people are in charge of blueprinting and constructing every set in a movie. They take rough drawings from producers and Directors and make them into a reality. I am slightly interested in this job because I like to make things and am good at it too. Also, it’s a job that requires a lot of problem solving, so each day is different and I bet I’d rarely get bored. I feel like it would be a good way to start in the industry.

Director of Photography- Also known as the Cinematographer this person is the right hand of the Director and is entrusted in bringing together the ideas and coordinating different departments like lighting, sound, camera operations, and talent. This is another big job but could also be a good starter. I could go to school at Tennessee and study Cinematography which is one of the majors they required and hopefully go right into working. It would also give me a good background of knowledge if I ever want to become a director or Producer.

Movie Editor- After Productions is wrapped, this person works through every shot and tape and formats them into a flowing narrative. They work in teams so they can consult with one another in order to find the best final cut. I have a good background on using editing programs so I would like to pursue this career. I’m not the best at taking the shots and camera settings and that stuff so this would let me use my skills that I already have.


Work Log:
This week I tried to coordinate when Jack and I will be filming and I sketched out a few shots and ideas for what I want to create. I also started another project in After Effects to make an animated production logo to put in before my film.