1. Trojan – Crew Roles Costume Designer:
Is responsible for all the clothing on set that is
Special Effects Supervisor: worn by actors. Can be responsible for
This is the person who creates special effects designing and construction garments.
on the set and they are usually in charge of a
team. Special effects are anything
mechanically manipulated, such as Location Manager: Sound Design
mechanized props, make up, scenery, models The location manager is the person in This is a team who generate the audio in the
or the atmosphere. Computer generated charge of guaranteeing permission to use a film. They manipulate past recorded audio.
imagery is also often used. location for filming while maintaining the
budget and agreeing permits and labour
Director of Photography: charges.
The Director of Photography is in charge of Compositors:
the creative figure. They will also give the film Compositors use a combination of visual
Sales, Distribution and Broadcast:
a distinctive look and make sure it can be Sales provides development money and elements from different sources to create an
defined from another film. receives film selling rights. Distribution illusion that all elements are part of the same
provides development funding and has the scene.
right to distribute the film. Broadcast
Director: provides the right to show the film.
The Director uses an agent to act on their Writer:
behalf. Bigger films will use more well- Production Designer: The writer often has a reputation that means
known directors to boost publicity. The Production Designer works on the a lot to them. They are responsible for
Combined with the producer, they appearance of film set and objects. A good writing the script.
develop the idea into a film. production designer will ensure that it looks
‘right’.
Producer:
The Producer is the creative and commercial Editor
driving force. They often go with their gut The person in charge of the text. The Editor
feeling and they are the one who look for the can transform a film. A good editor has the
film idea. They also make the film into a reality. ability to persuade potential financers.