Producer
Producers are motivated individuals that have the full responsibility of the film production. They become involved in the project, participate in the post production, marketing and distribution. They turn the ideas in to the cinema entertainment and persuade others around to agree and involved into the idea/ creative vision. They bring together screenwriters, director, cast, fiancés and a production team. They are involved on the four phases of production development, pre-production, production, post-production and marketing. They have to be ready to take any risks and identify hazards and also be excellent communicators, businessmen, strategists, motivator’s negotiators and have the ability to spot and deal with all the problems that may occur during the production. Also to have knowledge of cinematic creativity and negativity, screenwriting, editing, camera work, directing and composing music… they also have producer assistants.
Director
The Director has the creative force in the production. They are responsible for creating and translating the script into actual images and sounds on the screen, they act as both story teller and the team leader who bring visual ideas into reality. There main jobs are casting, script editing, shot composition and selection. They also work with editors throughout the process of editing. Directors have to have creative vision, commitment, and dedication and have many creative skills. They are also responsible for the technical aspects for example, the lighting, camera work, editing, sound, design and special effects department. They supervise the camera team and editor.
Directors should have an exceptional artistic vision. They should be strong and confident leader. They should be able to make decisions and collaborate with others. They should have an excellent communication skills. They should be able to inspire and motivate the team. They should be able to remain calm and think clearly under pressure. Most importantly, they should be determined to succeed.
Cameraperson (operator)
A camera operator can work with digital, electronic and film camera, producing pictures for directors combining technology with visual skills. They work under a directory of photography, in charge of lighting and have a camera assistant who sets up tripods, lighting cables, leads, headphones and monitors. Also offering advice on best shots, planning shots, stud scripts, practice positions/ pre-arrange shots. They plan shots, when filming an expensive drama scene, such as an explosion, there is only one chance to get things right so shots need to be planned beforehand. Practicing required positions for pre-arranged shots, studying scripts. Also finding solution s to technical difficulties, taking instructions and following them work quickly and taking responsibility of camera operated work, keeping up to date with method and equipment, repairing damaged equipment, knowledge of safety regulation…
The work is based in two settings:
1) Multi camera studio or location
2) In a single camera studio or location
Personal qualities:
1) A keen eye for detail
2) Reliability
3) Perfectionism
4) The ability to listen to others
5) Excellent communication skills
Video editor
The film/videotape editor works in the post production editing suite, putting together the sequence and final product of the film which are form the shots form the raw camera footage. The editor has to produce a quality and skilled final product. The use of computers or videotape pictures are compressed, digitalised and stored on the computer. All editors are trained to do this. They need to have a keen eye for detail, reality, perfectionism, ability to listen to others and excellent communication skills. They also look very close and work with the director constantly.
Video editing involves two stages online editing and offline editing. Offline editing is where raw footage is assembled in an offline suite where cheap equipment is used compared to the online suite. All the cuts and rushes are imputed on the computer and finally stored into files. Digital rough cuts are rearranged and sorted and an editing decision list, which is the visual script for the online edit is drawn up in the end.
During the online editing process in the final stage involves the online editor who has the job/ responsibility to polish the final creation. Working with high cost equipment, this stage produces the finest quality of work. Editing the rushes according to the editor’s EDL, adding any special effects and colouring… is done to make it a perfect final product.
Institutional context
Independent labels have a long history of promoting developments in popular music, stretching back to the post-war period in the United States, with labels such as Sun Records, King Records, Stax, etc.
In the United Kingdom during the 1950s and 1960s, the major record companies had so much power that independent labels struggled to become established. Several British producers and artists launched independent labels as outlets for their work and artists they liked, but the majority failed as commercial were out-taken by the majors.
with our research on Bhangra music, we feel it is situated under 'Indie' type music, as the record labels and artist are well known and independent. They were only founded through their traditional cultures, for example Bollywood music. Dr Zeus being an indie artist, gained stardom through famous singles around the world. Dr Zeus’ career began in 1999, when he was signed to the Envy music label based in Birmingham, UK. Dr Zeus is the stage name of Baljit Singh Nada. He is a Punjabi music producer, who gained stardom in India for his hit song “Kangna” in late 2003. Not only does he have a huge fan base in India, but also in many countries such as the US and other large Punjabi markets.
Sources- http://www.freebase.com/view/en/indie_rock
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=143486
Chaiya Varsani
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