Team Positions Note: This is not the number of people required for the team, just the positions and related skills. One person can hold many different positions.

Team Positions Project ManagerGood Communication Strong Leader Good Negotiator – Sets realistic but firm deadlines – Agrees to content Driver

Team Positions ScriptwriterAble to be clear & concise Outline presentation Incorporate content Call-out needed shots (i.e. panning, close-ups, etc.)

Team Positions Camera PersonAble to operate camera Understand camera movement Understand lighting Know how to set the shot Able to evaluate talent and shot

Team Positions Lighting Person Able to set up and “operate” lights, reflectors, etc. Understand how lighting will effect the finished product

Team Positions Audio PersonAble to set up and “operate” microphones Microphone placement Microphone selection

Team Positions Animator/GraphicsAnimation Graphics Understand how piece fits into project Know programs for animating, drawing, manipulating pictures

Team Positions EditorAble to see big picture Understand how all components fit together Know programs for video editing, sound editing, etc.

Team Positions Subject Matter Experts (i.e. engineer) Provide content Review content Evaluate subject matter Potential talent

Team Positions TalentOn camera Voice-over Practice Comfortable in front of mic/camera

Team Positions Technical ExpertsAble to solve software & hardware problems Assist new equipment and software Work on tech issues

Pre-Production TaskPosition Project Planning Identifying Audience Negotiating Content Negotiating Format Determining Schedule Identifying Team Project Manager

Pre-Production TaskPosition Writing Shot List Storyboard (if necessary) Scripts Project Manager Subject Matter Expert Scriptwriter

Pre-Production TaskPosition Scout Location Access for Crew & Equipment Issues – Visual, Lighting, Audio Camera Placement Security Schedule Location Still Photos of Location Video Test Shots Project Manager Camera Person Talent Audio Editor

Pre-Production TaskPosition Talent Selection & Preparation Audition Rehearsal Know Material/Lines Project Manager Camera Person Talent Or Other Team Member

Pre-Production TaskPosition Gathering Props Locate Secure Permission Any Team Member

Pre-Production Summary By the end of the Pre-Production stage you should have: Approved script Shooting schedule Talent Location Shot List/Storyboard (if needed) Props (if needed)

Production

TaskPosition Shot Setup Crowd Control Props Lighting Cue Cards Sound Check Digital Stills of Set Dry Run with Talent Camera Person Lighting Audio Project Manager Scriptwriter

Production TaskPosition Shoot Direct Talent Mark Takes (clapboard) – At least 2 Takes Log Shots Monitor Audio and Video Pre and Post Shots Camera Person Lighting Audio Project Manager Scriptwriter

Production TaskPosition Other Elements Graphics & Animation Stills Narration Music Graphics Person Editor Talent Subject Matter Expert

Production Summary By the end of the Production stage you should have all of the elements to complete your project: Video Narration Animation Graphics Music

Post Production TaskPosition Capturing Use Log Sheets Batch Footage Editor

Post Production TaskPosition Editing Using Editing Software Editing in Chunks Considering End Deliverable/Audience Put Everything Together Export in Correct Format Editor

Post Production TaskPosition Streaming Knowing the User’s System Requirements Codecs and Multimedia Players Editor Tech Expert

Post Production Summary By the end of the Post Production stage you should have your finished deliverable.