Video Production Positions ProducerDirector Technical Director Camera Operator Audio Engineer CG or MAC operator Videotape Operator TeleprompterOperator Floor Manager VideoEditor Set Designer LightingEngineer Talent

Video Production Positions - Producer Responsible for the overall productionResponsible for the overall production Has final sayHas final say Assigns jobsAssigns jobs

Video Production Positions - Director Makes the script come aliveMakes the script come alive Tells the camera operators which shots to getTells the camera operators which shots to get Tells technical Director which video sources to take toTells technical Director which video sources to take to Makes all decisions in the control room regarding programmingMakes all decisions in the control room regarding programming

Video Production Positions – Technical Director Uses the video mixer to transition from shot to shot, as per the DirectorUses the video mixer to transition from shot to shot, as per the Director Sets up the shots with camera operators via headphonesSets up the shots with camera operators via headphones Responsible for technical settings – audio and video levels, chroma key, etc.Responsible for technical settings – audio and video levels, chroma key, etc.

Video Production Positions – Camera Operator Operates the cameras in the studioOperates the cameras in the studio Responsible for making sure cameras are technically in good shape and workingResponsible for making sure cameras are technically in good shape and working

Video Production Positions – Audio Engineer Responsible for the audio quality of all sourcesResponsible for the audio quality of all sources Performs audio checks before the recording beginsPerforms audio checks before the recording begins

Video Production Positions – CG or Mac operator Operates the character generator or computerOperates the character generator or computer Makes sure graphics are spelled correctly before recording beginsMakes sure graphics are spelled correctly before recording begins Responsible for bringing up graphics as the director calls for themResponsible for bringing up graphics as the director calls for them

Video Production Positions – Videotape Operator Operates and cues up all playback machines – DVD players, videotape recorders, CD players, etc.Operates and cues up all playback machines – DVD players, videotape recorders, CD players, etc. Starts record machine at Director’s say soStarts record machine at Director’s say so Stops record machine at Director’s say soStops record machine at Director’s say so

Video Production Positions – Teleprompter Operator Hooks up and operates the teleprompter to make sure it works BEFORE tapingHooks up and operates the teleprompter to make sure it works BEFORE taping Loads correct script and checks for spelling and grammatical errorsLoads correct script and checks for spelling and grammatical errors Operates the teleprompter during the productionOperates the teleprompter during the production

Video Production Positions – Floor Manager Acts as the Director’s voice in the studioActs as the Director’s voice in the studio Hooks up microphones and attaches to the talentHooks up microphones and attaches to the talent Gives directions to talent and camera operators when necessaryGives directions to talent and camera operators when necessary Interacts with the talentInteracts with the talent Responsible for a smooth flow in the studioResponsible for a smooth flow in the studio

Video Production Positions – Video Editor Assembles the program when its doneAssembles the program when its done Adds special effects, titles, and music as neededAdds special effects, titles, and music as needed

Video Production Positions – TALENT Anyone in FRONT of the cameraAnyone in FRONT of the camera

Video Production Positions – Lighting engineer Designs lightingDesigns lighting Sets up lightsSets up lights Does a test recordingDoes a test recording

Video Production Positions – Set Designer Designs setDesigns set Gives creative input to camera anglesGives creative input to camera angles