Roles in the Media

Video Producer

 Video Producing involves extensive work in the production of a film, roles such as:
 Being accountable for planning, developing, prioritising, and implementing a video production schedule, and scheduling instructors, finding locations, and managing budget. It also includes determining instructor’s equipment needs, finalising slide presentations, and create supporting graphics
 They are also responsible for managing  video productions including strategy for each production, setting daily schedules, editing, managing video production crew, hiring models, finding props
and to develop and maintain workflow processes.
They also take part in Director like roles which will include upholding and grow strong instructor relationships and take a floor director role, including coaching talent.
They make recommendations on post-production editing, and meet content and time constraints as well as execute and deliver final video, including sound and graphic effects

Cinema 4D Artist/Motion Graphics Editor

Responsible for the creative process of a production, must be innovative and creative enough to amaze the audience. Involves the use and experience in programs such as Adobe After Effects, CINEMA 4D and Final Cut Pro.

They will have to work closely with the design team to create visual look for the needed type of media, whether it be film, television etc. They are expected to create motion graphics in the programs which they are expected to work with.
Create 3D and 2D rendered elements from those programs, assemble renders in Final Cut Pro,
ensures all renders are queued up for end day and to ensure that backups are done.

They will be in constant contact with the VFX Supervisor, Producer, Editor and Sound Designer to ensure their vision is created and developed by the design team.

Script Supervisor

They ensure that, despite the fact that films are shot entirely out of script sequence, they eventually make continuous verbal and visual sense.  This entails checking on and keeping detailed records of dialogue, action, costumes, props and set design, so that when different takes and scenes are finally edited together, the fictional world of the film is not disrupted by continuity errors which may distract the audience.  Script Supervisors closely observe every shot filmed, and take extremely precise and detailed notes, in order to provide an authoritative reference point should any doubt arise about how a previous take or scene was filmed. They are heavily involved in the pre-production process.

They confirm with the Director on the goal of their production, during pre production they check the script for any errors and inconsistencies, they prepare estimated running times, and break down the script according to production requirements.  They develop story synopses and character breakdowns, and check the shooting schedule to ensure that all the required scenes are shot and adequately covered from all required angles, distances etc. Their goal is to enhance the continuity of the production and to continuously send notes to the editing/directing team in order to get the best results.

Gaffer

A gaffer in the production industry is an Electrician that can be head of the electrical department, responsible for the execution of the lighting plan for a production. Experienced gaffers can coordinate the entire job of lighting, given knowledge of the time of day and conditions to be portrayed, managing resources as broad as electrical generators, lights, cable, and manpower. Gaffers are responsible for knowing the appropriate color of gel to put on the lights or windows to achieve a variety of effects, such as transforming midday into a beautiful sunset.

They usually work for the DOP of the film or the Lighting Director in reference to television.

One of the Gaffers' key responsibilities is Health and Safety.  They conduct risk assessments and certify the electrical safety of the production, on larger scale productions there might be several gaffers.

Photo Retouching

A position which involves fast paced and efficient work, generally requires a lot of experience with the retouching of photography in Photoshop, a certain position wanted that I discovered on the internet required someone to have experience of retouching in the fashion industry where retouching is rampant. They retouch lighting and certain facial features in order to glamourise the product that is desired to be retouched, this is involved in the post production process of several media careers.

Courses:

Games Design:
RMIT University, Bachelor of Design (Games)
Provides focused skills, knowledge and theory for the development of creative vision and expression in interactive design and digital graphics design for the creative industries with specific emphasis on the gaming industry.
Students learn about game design and culture, interactive storytelling, cross-media entertainment and broader skills and knowledge required in the digital art and media industries.
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 + a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Graphic Design:
RMIT University, Diploma of Graphic Design
Develops skills and knowledge of students pursuing a career in graphic design. Graduates may be employed as graphic artists, Mac operators, and finished artists and may specialise in a number of fields including corporate design book and magazine layout, advertising and exhibition design.
Major studies: Design, Design (theory), Digital art and design, Graphic arts, Illustration and Typography.
Prerequisites: None.