Miniature Set Designer Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians

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 …

The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Build miniature props from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.

Build miniature sets from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.

Set, remove, or move props on a stage during a changeover.

Create three-dimensional models of the envisioned set layout.

Draw miniature prop sketches and define prop materials and building methods.

Draw miniature set sketches and define set materials and building methods.

Produce plans, drawings and models of sets.

Arrange miniature sets in preparation of shooting.

Arrange props on the stage in preparation of a performance.

The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.

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Get Started in Film Making

Tom Holden

2018

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The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.

Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.

File and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.

Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.

Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.

Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.

Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and …

Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.

Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Work with the crew responsible for the camera operation and movement to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.

Work with the crew responsible for the lighting setup and operation to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.

Adapt existing props for use in a specific production.

Adapt and move set pieces during rehearsals and live performances.

Hand the right props to actors before each scene. Give them directions on how to use objects.

Anticipate possible technical problems with scenic elements.

Take necessary precautions while preparing, transporting, storing, installing and operating pyrotechnical materials and explosives of class T1 and T2.