UJMB 1003 Introduction to Broadcasting

TV Production Crew

1. Executive Producer 12. VTR Operator
2. Producer 13. Art Director
3. Director
14. Prop Master
4. Line Producer
5. Production Manager 15. Scriptwriter
6. Production Assistant 16. Makeup/ wardrobe Artist
7. Floor Manager 17. Editor
8. Director of Photography 18. Colorist
17. Gaffer
19. Composer
18. Grip
19. Best Boy
 1. Executive Producer

the person, or people, who provides the funding
necessary to produce the program.
The EP rarely steps on the set. There are times,
however, when the EP is involved in every
aspect of the production.
The more expensive a program is to produce,
the more likely it is to have multiple EPs.
The executive producer essentially places the
money in the bank and hires a producer.
 2. Producer

The person who purchases materials and services in the creation of
a finished program.
The producer hires a director, designers, camera operators, a
lighting director sound engineer, and the talent.
Materials purchased for the production include set construction
items, costumes, and props.
The producer also arranges travel plans, if necessary, for the staff
and talent, including transportation, lodging, and catering of food.
Because of the many faces of a producers job, being successful
requires extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Together the producer and director make the hiring decisions
regarding the rest of the production team.
 3. Director

The person who is in charge of the creative aspects of the
program
The director guides the talents performances to create an
acceptable representation of his vision.
The Director helps decide on locations, and creates a shooting
plan.
During shooting, the director supervises the overall project,
manages shots, and keeps the assignment on budget, and
schedule. Though directors hold much power, they are second
in command after the producer.
The producer usually hires the director (unless the director is
also the producer).
 4. Line Producer

Line Producers are usually recruited onto the production
team during the later stages of development
Line Producers oversee all other pre-production activities,
including hiring the production team, location scouting,
sourcing equipment and suppliers, selecting crew,
engaging supporting artists and contributors, and
monitoring the progress of the art department and other
production departments.
Line Producers hand over control of the final budget to the
production accountant, and delegate the day to day
operation of the production office to the production
manager.
 5. Production Manager

The person who handles the business portion of the
production by negotiating the fees for goods,
services, and other contracts and by determining the
staffing requirements based on the needs of each
production.
An additional responsibility is to ensure that
programs and scripts conform to established
broadcast standards.
The production manager contributes to the
successful completion of a production by managing
the budget.
 6. Production Assistant

Entry level position in the industry.
Different types of PAs include Office PAs, Set PAs,
Art PAs, Wardrobe PAs.
The person who provides general assistance around
the studio/shoot location or production facility.
Job duties that include everything, going on runs
(picking up/dropping off everything), taking lunch
orders, picking up and distributing lunch, photo
copies, charging walkie talkie, picking up trash,
maintaining office supplies, etc
 7. Floor Manager

The person who is the directors eyes and ears in the
studio. The floor manager relays the directors
commands to the studio personnel.
The floor manager is the only person in the studio that
may say, Cut other than the director.
The floor manager is responsible for making sure that
the set is ready for production, for initiating the
program countdown, and for giving various cues to
the talent.
Cue: A signal that implies something specific is to
happen.
8. Director of Photography

Chief over the camera and lightingand is responsible
for achieving artistic and technical decisions related
to the image.
He selects the composition, sets the exposure,
conceives the lighting, and designates the filters or
other employ the rest of the technical team.
9. Gaffer
Head of electrician, responsible for the execution of thelighting plan for a
production.
The Gaffer is responsible for managing lighting, including associated
resources such as man power, lighting instruments and electrical equipment
under the direction of theDOP.

10. Key Grip

The key grip is the chief grip on a set, and is the head of the set operations
department. The key grip works with the director of photography to help set
up the set.

11. Best Boy (gaffer / grip)

Gaffer Best Boy The best boy is the chief assistant to the gaffer. He or she is
not usually on set, but dealing with the electric truck, rentals, manpower,
and other logistics.
Grip Best Boy The best boy is chief assistant to the key grip. They are also
responsible for organizing the grip truck throughout the day.

12. VTR Operator

cues and prepares video inserts into a program. They also select
sources, such as satellite or studio, for the program, and select
the video recording equipment to use. They are heavily used in
sports programming, and in all video taped productions,
they are also responsible for action replays and quickly editing
highlights while a show is in progress.

13. Art Director

Analyze the script to identify all props or special items that may
require longer times.
Must ensure that all sets are struck and locations cleared after
shoot, and that all outstanding art department bills are paid.

14. Prop Master

In charge of finding and managing all the props that appear in
the program/video/film.
Responsible for planning and execution of all props borrowed,
rented or built.
15. Scriptwriter
The person responsible for placing the entire production on
paper.
They must be able to write persuasively, creatively, and
quickly because of the pressure of deadlines.

16. Makeup / Wardrobe Artist

The person responsible for applying cosmetics / costume to
the talents face and body, giving them the intended
appearance in front of the camera.

17. Editor
The person responsible for putting the various pieces of the
entire program/shots together. The editor removes all the
mistakes and bad takes, leaving only the best version of each
scene, and arranges the individual scenes into the proper
order.
18. Colorist
The colorist interprets the program's visual look, often
supervised by post-production producers and theDOP. Color
gradingsuite control brightness, contrast, color, and the
general "mood" of each shot.

19. Composer
Writes music for a production. They may also conduct an
orchestra, or part of an orchestra, that plays the music. The
composer occasionally writes theme music for a television
show. If accompanied by lyrics, it is atheme song.