Description
Controls the quality of pictures and sound for television or radio programs by directing technical teams and planning and organising technical facilities.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
- Technical Producer
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 2123 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors
Description
direct the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.
Tasks
- studying scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
- assessing locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers
- overseeing creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions
- determining lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect
- viewing film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot
- planning and organising the preparation and presentation of programs
- supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment
- assessing technical requirements of productions by studying scripts and discussing program content, set locations and stage directions with production team
- creating, planning, writing scripts for, recording, videotaping and editing programs
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. Some occupations in this unit group require high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Occupations in this Group
- Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) – ANZSCO 212312
- Director of Photography – ANZSCO 212313
- Film and Video Editor – ANZSCO 212314
- Program Director (Television or Radio) – ANZSCO 212315
- Stage Manager – ANZSCO 212316
- Technical Director – ANZSCO 212317
- Video Producer – ANZSCO 212318
- Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec – ANZSCO 212399
- Art Director (Film, Television or Stage) – ANZSCO 212311