The production is broken down into small parts and
each person is responsible for one specific job. Every
job is as important as any other because a production
is only as good as its weakest part. Make sure everyone
understands that they must do their jobs correctly to
ensure a good production.
Camera Person or Videographer
Operates the camera.
Cast Member
Plays a defined role in a video.
Costume Supervisor
Is in charge of the talents’ apparel.
Director
Directs the video style and content.
Foley Crew
Creates custom sounds and special effects.
Interviewer
Asks questions of a person being interviewed.
Makeup Artist
Directs the application of makeup for all talent.
Narrator
Is the off-camera person who narrates a program.
Producer
Controls or manages the entire video project.
Scene Logger
Tracks the content of each scene, including the number
of takes. Assures the continuity of each scene.
Script Writer
Writes the dialogue for each cast member.
Set/Prop Designer
Designs the set and finds appropriate props and shooting
locations.
Sound Crew
Maintains quality sound throughout the program.
Storyboarder
Sketches each scene with the type of shot, angle,
position of camera, position of microphone, dialogue,
sound effects, etc.
Talent
Are the people who appear on camera. This includes
actors who memorize lines and act out roles, hosts
who lead discussion or activity and newscasters who
report the news.
Video Crew
Handles camera set-up, lighting, cables, etc.
Video Editor
Uses video editing software to make a cohesive program.
