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SaveWhat Does an Assistant Video And Motion Picture Director Do?
Assistant video and motion picture directors are responsible for the organisation, scheduling and planning of the cast, crew and activities on a set. They assist the video and motion picture directors, maintain budgets and ensure that all production activities go according to schedule.
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Where Do I Start?
Film Production Process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
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Skills You Need to Become an Assistant Video And Motion Picture Director
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFilm Production Process knowledge
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
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EssentialAnalyse Goal Progress skill
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and …
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialApply Organisational Techniques skill
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
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EssentialCollaborate With A Technical Staff In Artistic Productions skill
Coordinate the artistic activities with others who are specialised in the technical side of the project. Inform the technical staff of the plans and methods suggested and obtain feedback on …
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EssentialConsult With Production Director skill
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
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EssentialHandle Paperwork skill
Handle work-related paperwork ensuring that all relevant requirements are met.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialCoordinate Rehearsals skill
Organise rehearsal schedules for actors and crew, collect and update necessary contact information as well as organise any additional meetings for the actors and crew.
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EssentialCoordinate Transportation skill
Scheduling of transportation operations.
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EssentialDevelop Project Schedule skill
Define the project completion stages and create a timeline. Synchronise necessary activities, taking into account the convergence of production elements. Establish a schedule.
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalContent Marketing Strategy knowledge
The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
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OptionalCopyright Legislation knowledge
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
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OptionalCinematography knowledge
The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials …
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OptionalAudiovisual Equipment knowledge
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
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OptionalEnsure Visual Quality Of The Set skill
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.
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OptionalFix Meetings skill
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
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OptionalLiaise With Financiers skill
Liaise with people willing to finance the project. Negotiate deals and contracts.
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OptionalRecruit Personnel skill
Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.
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OptionalWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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OptionalAnalyse Weather Forecast skill
Analyse weather forecasts and the information provided on meteorological conditions, such as wind forces, atmospheric structures, clouds, and visibility. Provide analyses depending on the requirements of various different industries and …
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OptionalAttend Read-through skill
Attend the organised reading of the script, where the actors, director, producers, and scriptwriters read the script thoroughly.
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OptionalCalculate Production Costs skill
Calculate the costs for every production stage and department.
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OptionalCreate Storyboards skill
Apply story development and plot lines and edit animations to create storyboards that render the flow of the animation. Map out key scenes and develop characters.
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OptionalLiaise With Event Sponsors skill
Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.
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OptionalPresent Storyboard skill
Present finished storyboard to the producer and video and motion picture director. Make adaptations when necessary.
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OptionalPurchase Props skill
Buy the required props for a performance.
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OptionalSearch For A Suitable Location skill
Search for locations suitable for film or photo shoots.
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