1. Unit 6 production arts planning
Assignment 1
Tasks and roles
PMD1

2. Lighting engineer
A lighting engineer creates and implements the lighting arrangements for a live and pre-recorded media events this includes concerts, television shows, movies and also public events. A lighting engineer is a very important role to any production. Lighting is key to setting ambiance, mood and style to most events. The lighting engineer will be under orders in his work by the production director, who will tell him what he wants from the lighting perspective and it is the lighting engineer's responsibility to bring that dream to a life. Working with stagehands, riggers and electricians, the lighting engineer sets up configurations of lights that are then remotely controlled via a control board. while the show is happening the lighting engineer may sit at this board and set different types of lighting effects in action at pre-determined cues. Often, series and sequences of effects are configured with computer programming.

3. Lighting designer
The lighting designer usually starts by going through the script to be produced noting the type of light it calls for in every scene. then the Designer and director put across their ideas about how light could be used to focus the production concept at their first meeting. Early meetings with the set designer are also important because the set and lighting designers must collaborate on how to achieve the desired "look" for the play. The plan for the set may influence the placement and direction of the necessary lighting instruments, so flagging any potential problems in this area as early as possible makes sense. Some Information taken from link below:

4. Production manager
Production manager- A production manager is involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. They ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality. The scope of the job depends on the nature of the production system: jobbing, mass, process, or batch production. Many companies are involved in several types of production, adding to the complexity of the job. Most production managers are responsible for both human and material resources. Information taken from link below:

5. Sound engineer
Sound engineer- Sound engineers are professionals who manage and operate recording equipment and amplification machines. They usually work at recording studios, film studios, radio and television broadcasting networks, concert venues, theatres, and similar venues. They are most frequently employed by production companies. Sound engineers can work either in production or post-production. Those working in production will record sound on location, while engineers working in post-production will be responsible for mixing and editing pre-recorded audio. Information taken from link below:

6. Sound technician
Sound technician- Sound technicians are required to assemble, operate and maintain the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix or reproduce sound. They identify the sound requirements for a given task or situation and perform the appropriate actions to produce this sound. Sound technicians of different types are required in a range of industries including film, broadcasting (radio or television), live performance (theatre, music, dance), advertising and audio recordings. Information taken from web l9nk below:

7. Sound designer
Sound designer- Essentially, the theatre sound designer is responsible for everything the audience hears. Exactly what that entails can vary considerably, depending on the type of show, the performers in the show and the performance venue. In practice there is no single job description that encompasses everything that the sound designer does, as they will adapt what they do to the demands of a specific production. The Sound Designer has to be a master of many different disciplines and technologies, and to have exceptional teamwork and people skills. Information taken from web link below:

8. Lighting technician
As a lighting technician, your work could range from basic spotlighting for a conference or presentation to operating strobes, lasers and pyrotechnics for concerts or lighting film or TV studios and locations. Information taken from web link below:

9. Stage manager
As a stage manager, it's there job to make live stage performances run smoothly. You would organise all practical and technical aspects of rehearsals and shows, and make sure that all crew and performers are in the right place at the right time. They would typically be supported by a deputy stage manager and one or two assistant stage managers, although on smaller productions you might work alone. Information taken from web link below:

10. Assistant stage manager
Assistant stage managers are generally responsible, either alone or with the stage manager's help, for setting up the rehearsal space prior to rehearsals and cleaning up the space afterward. Once the show is in production, this duty becomes preparing and cleaning the stage and backstage areas before and after technical rehearsals and shows. Information taken from web link below: ]

11. Deputy stage manager
The roles for the deputy stage manager are as followed, preparing and keeping the prompt script or Book up to date, prompting, calling artists for rehearsals and costume fittings, passing on the director’s requirements to the stage manger designer, and all other creative and technical departments, liaising with lighting and sound designers before and during technical rehearsals.

12. production arts planning – my production role
during our Artisound production and preparation we have all been allocated (chosen our job roles) job roles. I have chosen to be the production manager along side with another student Keir Tyson. this means that Keir and I will be in charge of making sure that the Health and Safety team are keeping up with there work and risk and legal requirements and health and safety forms, we will be talking to Patrick who is the team leader of the health and safety team and he will inform us what has been done and what he is going to do. We will also be doing this with Alex who is the sound engineer, Jack who is the fire marshal and Amy and Sorrel who are the stage managers. I am now going to research a professional production manager in the industry today to gather information on what will be needed from me and what I need to do to ensure that the production side of this event is exquisite. I have decided to research the professional production manager Paul Byrne. below is Paul Byrne's professional information's, with some links to places that he has worked.
The next slide is the CV of a professional production manager, Paul Byrne.

13. Year
Job Title / Type
Name of Production
Company / Venue
2008 – 2012
Operations / Owner Tour
Lithium AV
2007 – 2008
Production Manager Cruise
Theatre – MV Ventura
P&O Cruises World Wide
2008
Acting Cheif LX Theatre
We Will Rock You
Live Nation Dominion Theatre
Deputy Head of Stage Theatre
Theatre
P&O Cruises
Deputy Production Manager Cruise
P&O Cruises Worldwide
2007
Director Event
Outdoor Events
Maximum Leisure
2006 – 2007
2006
Project Manager Event
Production / Live Events
Stage Electrics
2000 – 2006

14. Education
college 2001, Technical Music and Performing Arts ECAT
About me
I'am an Experienced Production Manager within the Industry a dedicated team member with the right attitude towards the job. Experienced in National Touring, Theatre, Cruise, Live Events and more. For More Info please do not hesitate to contact me.
Referees
Mr. John Phillips - Production Manager P&O - M.V Oceana Mob: Mr. John Wallace - Head of Operations (Production) Stage Electrics Tel: Mob: Mr. Gary Edwards Tel: Mob: Mr Chris Blackburn - Director / Owner - Snap2BlackTel: Mob:

15. Paul has just over 12 years experience within the Entertainment Industry from Technical Production Management through to Event Management and developing new business. Having worked for companies such as Stage Electrics & Carnival UK he has gained worldwide experience of delivering Technical requirements for any Production. below are a few images of Paul Byrne's work: