Job roles in the media, definitions and descriptions

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Director

‘A person who supervises the creative aspects of a dramatic production or film and

instructs the actors and crew’

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/director

A Director is a person who supervises and is responsible for what happens in a

music video and what within the set, they tell the crew and actors what they need to

do.

Camera

‘a person who operates a camera’

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cameraperson

A Camera person is someone who in charge of and operates the camera.

Sound Recording

‘A boom operator is an entertainment and media production professional. He

ensures that every microphone is placed in the best position for a production,

allowing all dialogue to be heard without interfering with the visual aspects of

filming.’

http://www.ehow.com/about_5378910_boom-operator-job-description.html

A boom operator is someone who is usually a professional at their job as they have

to ensure that every microphone is placed in the right place so that every piece of

dialogue is heard clearly.

Lighting

‘Lighting technicians are the people behind the scenes directing the lighting that

helps set the mood and atmosphere for viewers and audience members.’

http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_6671152_lighting-technician_s-job-description.html

A Lighting Technician is someone who are behind the scene of productions directing

the lighting which is used to help the set the mood and he atmosphere for the

audience members.