Description
Supervise the camera crew to make sure they use the right equipment, angles, frames, shots, etc., according to the creative vision.
Alternative labels
supervising camera crew
oversee camera crew
manage camera crew
supervise camera crews
organise camera crew
direct camera crew
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Supervise camera crew is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Director of photography: Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and locations. They create the visual look of the film or television programme and select the filming equipment, including the lens and filters. Directors of photography manage the visual equipment operators and lighting technicians. They work together with the video and motion picture director to achieve the desired effect.
Optional skill
Supervise camera crew is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Video and motion picture director: Video and motion picture directors are responsible for the overall production of a movie or television program. They edit and translate the script into audiovisual images. Video and motion picture directors supervise and manage the film crew. They convey their creative vision on the actors, audio and video equipment operators, lighting technicians, etc and direct them. Video and motion picture directors also supervise the editing of the footage.
Camera operator: Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the director of photography, or the private client. Camera operators give advice on how to shoot scenes to actors, the video and motion picture director and other camera operators.
Script supervisor: Script supervisors are responsible for the continuity of the movie or television program. They watch every shot to make sure that it’s according to the script. Script supervisors ensure that during editing the story makes visual and verbal sense and does not contain any continuity errors.
References
- Supervise camera crew – ESCO