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Producers and Directors

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Tasks

What tasks do Producers and Directors perform?

  • Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.

  • Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.

  • Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.

  • Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.


Knowledge

What do Producers and Directors need to know?

  • Communications and Media

    Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Telecommunications

    Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.


Skills

What skills do Producers and Directors need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.



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