Jobs behind the camera

1. the director

The film director is the head honcho in command of everything that happens on set and is in charge of best converting the script to celluloid. In order to get the most out of the production, the director must have in-depth technical expertise and a deep awareness of each person's tasks. He or she must also have excellent connections with the talent and everyone else involved.

Director Career Path: Climbing to the top of the corporate ladder may be challenging. A decent internship on a movie set is generally the first step toward becoming a full-fledged director.

Pros: When a production goes well, the job satisfaction may be off the charts, and a director with a leading reputation will seldom be out of employment.

Cons: It may be a highly difficult role, sandwiched between yielding to the producers' demands and keeping a full staff in line (with the possibility/reality of a thousand things going wrong).

2. creator

A producer, one of the most misunderstood and ambiguous phrases in filmmaking, is largely responsible for discovering a story and then turning it into a picture on schedule and on budget. The particular tasks vary greatly depending on the project at hand – some producers also direct, and vice versa – but the broad act of producing include all of the off-set logistics that go into making a film a reality (and especially the business side.)

Film Producer Career Path: A good understanding of the technical components of filmmaking is necessary, just as it is for directing (any business experience is also beneficial).

Simply said, the money is a plus.

Cons: If you dislike spinning plates and juggling a thousand and one competing requests, this is not the work for you.

3. Designer of the Set

A set designer generally needs to take preliminary sketches and concepts from the production team and transform them into realistic, fleshed-out constructions that can be utilized by the film crew and talent from the blueprint level to the final construction.

Set Designer Career Path: While specialized training is available, it is quite viable to begin on small-scale and independent shows (particularly in theatre) before garnering bigger contracts through an ever-expanding network of connections.

Pros: No two days are same, and issues can only be handled with a high degree of ingenuity.

Cons: Set designers do not get nearly as much attention as they should considering how important their labor is to the end project!

4. Photographic Director

A director of photography – sometimes known as a cinematographer or by the acronym DP – is the director's right-hand man, and is generally tasked with bringing together and coordinating the many departments on set (lighting, sound, camera operators and talent). The important personnel from each of these departments will discuss with the DP on how to effectively bring the script to life, and he or she will then communicate with the director.

Cinematographer Career Path: Most directors of photography advance from lower-level positions, especially those involving camera work or design.

Pros: It's a tough but rewarding profession that allows for a lot of creativity while also putting the producer/director under a little less commercial pressure. The money is also not too awful.

Cons: Requires a lot of extracurricular study to stay current with set equipment and procedures, and the hours might be odd. It's also not as luxury as some may think, since you'll most likely wind up doing all the backbreaking labour of hauling equipment around.

5.Designer of Costumes

A costume designer is responsible for much more than just drawing some outfit ideas on paper; depending on the genre of film, they are also responsible for the development and fabrication of costumes. Fitting the outfits appropriately to the performing talent is also an important aspect of the job, as is negotiating contracts and managing any garment rentals.

Costume Designer Career Path: For any costume designer, fashion school rather than film school is the way to go, albeit someone with adequate experience and aptitude may work their way up from low-level theatrical roles.

Pros: One of the most creative positions in cinema, with the benefits of your effort right up front and center.

Cons: The initial compensation may be quite modest for the number of hours required, and most of your time may be spent looking for extra employment.

6. Prop Master

Very few films need no props, and it is the prop master's responsibility to ensure that they are all ready for usage on set, that they operate well, and that they meet the director's (or cinematographer's) vision. The prop master is occasionally tasked with ensuring continuity during filming by informing the director of photography when an item has moved out of sequence.

Prop Master Career Path: Some prop masters pursue academic degrees in design, art, or history, while others work their way up via on-the-job training (often getting into it while performing other roles on set, such as set design).

Advantages: You may be able to browse for fancy autos or really amazing electronics!

Cons: You're just as likely to spend weeks looking for basic items like Coke bottles, tables, and curtain valances.

7.Make-up Artist

Individual in charge of applying cosmetics to actors, actresses, and extras. The Make-up Artist is also in charge of creating a makeup schedule and managing and coordinating with other makeup department personnel such as assistants, body makeup artists, special effects makeup, and hair stylists.

Makeup Artist Career Path: While the beauty business is thriving and it's quite simple to obtain makeup work in other sectors, there aren't many opportunities for makeup artists who want to work solely in film (either via an agency or by going freelance.) As a result, whatever advantages you have, including formal beautician training, may help you get job.

Pros: Makeup work for movies is as fun and diverse as it sounds, with certain jobs demanding a high level of inventiveness. You'll also be called to several locales during your career, and sure, you will have extended chats with celebs while doing your magic.

Cons: Long hours, and competition among makeup artists is fierce right now.

8. Film Editor

Once production is complete, it is up to the editors to go through all of the viable takes and piece them together into a cohesive story. The editing crew collaborates closely with the director to determine precisely what will be included in the final cut and how.

Movie Editor Career Path: The majority of positions need specialized credentials, experience, or extended expertise on industry standard editing programs, and a solid show reel is equally crucial for landing paid employment.

Pros: It's a deliciously insular profession for individuals who like getting buried in the finer details of their work, and there's a decent amount of job satisfaction to be achieved from reducing down a mountain of random video into a polished, unified picture.

Cons: It may be tedious — hours might be spent only to perfect a two-second edit — and you'll often have to revisit the same work at the request of an indecisive director.

9. Musician

The composer is one of the final (but not least) persons to contribute to a film. The composer, who works directly under the director to give an original tune over the top of the final edit, is arguably up there with the acting skill in terms of breathing emotional life into a film.

Film Composer Career Path: Of course, a profound and technical understanding of music is required, therefore formal music training is nearly a need to join the field (though extremely accomplished people have worked their way up from the bottom).

Pros: There is no greater profession for someone who is enthusiastic about both music and cinema — not only will you get to produce music that has the capacity to touch a big number of people on a very deep level, but you will also get to work with many like-minded individuals.

Cons: It's not always as innovative as it seems — you'll have to arrange your music timing around the movie editor, not the other way around.