Job Roles within the Media Industry

Within Media Industries their are different employment opportunities and job roles. These are:

• Full time- Within a media production an individual with a full time job would be someone who is constantly working on the project and giving their ideas forward to better the production. An example of this would be a floor manager, directors and producers. There may be more than one of these individuals who may work along side one another. In order to recruit for jobs such as these they would be recruited through a process such as Personal Contacts and Networking. Due to these roles being highly professional the individuals would be hired through a high standard process instead of ways such as word of mouth or the internet. These individuals would have a creative, managerial, financial and technical side behind them. This would be needed due to the production being based around. 

• Part time- A part time role would be an individual within a media production who doesn't work as many hours as someone who is full time. They are more than likely to do shifts and alternate with other individuals due to the small amount of hours they work. Camera men would be part time due to them sharing shifts with other individuals who are capable of carrying out the same job. These would be recruited through networking, Personal Contacts and possibly word of mouth. Camera men would be trained to use any form of cameras and be able to co-operate with the technical sides. 

• Freelance- This is someone who creates a piece and then further sells them onto a media production. Any example of this is a writer, graphic designer and a journalist. A writer could write a script for a media production and then sell it onto them, they work for themselves to make a profitably income from their project being sold on. They would have a creative side behind them due to them creating projects for another production. As it is a hands on process and everything is up to them, they would then produce to the best standard in order to make a profit. Free lance camera operators would usually get paid a fee for each contract.

• Shift Work- An individual who's job role is shift working is usually an individual such as a camera operator. They would work take turns with other camera operators to film their production, this could be shows such as big brother which is filmed through out the day. Due to this being long hours this is why shift work exists for camera operators.

• Voluntary- Runners could be a voluntary job role, they may volunteer to do this in order to gain experience in all areas and they full fill their job aspirations. They would be expected to do all the small same repetitive jobs day in day out which no one else is required to do.

In order for individuals to be recruited into these job roles they would into careers advice, trade fairs, national press, trade press, personal contacts, networking, word of mouth and the internet. Careers advice is a website which allows individuals to browse into any categories they want to look into and are interested in. Personal Contacts are useful due to individuals being able to gain a high professional job through a personal contact. This is beneficial as they would know the people recruiting which would increase their chance of getting the job. Networking is going to an open day with an expert being there and then going talking to them afterwards, this gains you knowledge into their sector and ends up with you networking with other individuals. Another method of recruitment is word of mouth, this is a form of spoken communication being transmitted and giving off information.

Before entering into any of these areas education and training would be needed, you need to be educated within your chosen sector and have some for of knowledge behind it. Training would take place after you decide on your sector, you would be trained either on the job or off the job to help you further into your area. If you decide on changing your area to a different one then your company would provide you with references. You would create a CV to 'advertise' your skills and any previous jobs, this would then make you sound professional and more of a candidate to the company you are applying for. Companies look for ICT, Maths and English qualifications. Usually a Level 3 or a Degree. This makes your chance of getting a job higher due to having the standard qualifications.

When applying for jobs like this a professional manager needs to be shown. When actually pursuing with the job a reliable, punctual and self-presentation manner would be highly recommended. Companies would look for individuals who are always on time and never miss a day. Having a positive  attitude and a strong communication line is also recommended as this ensures no spoken communication gets misunderstood and miss passed on. 

Multi Camera Production

Self Reflection- Multi Media Production

Within this Unit we completed a Multi Camera Production, this was Hairspray. In order for us to film this we had to set up all of our required equipment. We started the day early, as we needed to find all the suitable equipment and cables to match our previous equipment list. Once we had identified all the correct equipment and their cables we could then box them away correctly and safety and into the car. These were then transported across to the Drama Studio in which we could then unload the equipment out of the car and then set up within the studio itself. Due to the rehearsal taking place when we got there, we quietly and safely set up all the equipment in the correct places and making sure they were wired correctly. Due to us needed tables for our equipment to go on such as the monitors, DVD player and the vision mixer we then got tables from the our department to use.

 Once everything was set up appropriately to what we needed, we could then make sure everything worked properly such as all the cameras linking back to the monitors and the preview monitor. We also had to take on board any health and safety hazards as cables were trailing down the steps, which meant we had to tape them down so no one tripped over them. We were then set assigned roles, which meant we kept with these for the day until we were told to switch and try a different piece of equipment.

Within the production itself my roles were camera and director. Within the camera role I required a camera itself and a headset. My camera was used to capture the entire close ups of the main actors, this meant the zoom on the camera was majorly used to capture the detail and facial expressions. The headset was used so I could hear what the shots the director wanted me to next capture, I would listen out for ‘camera 2’ which would then mean I had to either focus on another actor or a different shot. Along with my camera there was also another 3, these captured different angles and different shots. Some people captured long wide shots, which engaged the whole stage production. 

My second role was Director, this meant I was able to watch all the monitors and decipher which camera needed to adjust their movement or their zoom. This meant I had to keep focus so no mains shots were missed out. I could then speak down the microphone, which allowed everyone with headsets on the cameras to hear what I was saying. I would address the people with the cameras with their camera number and then they would adjust their movement. I then also had to tell the individual on the vision mixer what number button to press so this then switched between the cameras and went to the shots we needed. The vision mixer then was connected to the preview screen, which then allowed us to see the production rolling with all the cameras linking in, and their camera angles.

Understand the structure and Ownership of the media sector

TV has rapidly become one of the most influential forms of prominent media with a number as high as 98% of households within the UK owning a TV. This shows the significant effect broadcasts have within individuals within this time period. TV is split into two Ownership's, Public and Private Ownership. A Public broadcasting company is BBC whereas a Private broadcasting is companies such as Sky and ITV. 

A Public Ownership company is the BBC, this is public due to the company being funded by the Government, with this is the TV License. Households pay their TV License in which almost entirely the money goes straight to the BBC to pay for their broadcasting services. Radio, Television and Internet Services. Due to the BBC being Governmentally ran, it is their duty to identify and meet the publics interests in terms of their media intake. The public are the source of the companies income, they rely on the payment of the TV license to support their funds. The Public are able to complain and give feedback to the BBC in which they will then follow this up and make any possible changes. This is important for the BBC due to their company being ran purely based around the Public. Due to the BBC being publicly based, no adverts get broadcasted throughout their programmes due to the advertisement fee. Being a Public Ownership company has its advantages, due to the BBC running on the basis of the publics interests this means a wide range of programmes are being broadcast to suit the different audiences. 

This further leads to a huge mass amount of audiences watching the different programmes which are targeted at them. This lastly then leads to a high reputation standard. If the BBC did not base their company around the public then any kind of programme would be getting broadcast to an audience which isn't available. However disadvantages are applicable to being a public ownership due to a high majority of people willing to subscribe to companies such as 'Virgin Media' and 'Sky' which allows them to access all channels which the BBC doesn't. The TV license just covers all the BBC broadcasting channels. The BBC is an independent company due to them owning everything themselves, they don't converge with any other companies to make them a media conglomerate. 

The BBC use cross media convergence by advertising products such as BBC Big Weekend within a newspaper or another form of advertisement. They use their products and their channels to their advantage to gain a higher audience knowledge of the upcoming event taking place. The BBC is a vertical integrated company, this is due to themselves being the producer, distributor and exhibition of the product. This allows them to entirely keep the funds and receive all the profits. 

The BBC have a wide range of product diversity, throughout the day they can show programmes such as 'Pointless' which would then differ to the programmes shown within the evening. This could be programmes such as Broadchurch. This shows the diversity used as it differs from 'lifestyle' programmes to drama programmes. Competition is a major issue for the BBC as other companies such as Sky have more to offer with their diverse range of programmes being broadcasted. More people are willing to subscribe to products such as Virgin Media and Sky due to them having incentives on top such as the ability to use Catch Up. 

Private media ownership is companies such as Sky, this is funded simply by advertising. Therefore private ownerships are more able to satisfy the companies shareholders rather that the publics interests. Companies which are privately owned tend to have a more of a varied channel choice, this gives the audience more of a wider range of what interests them which then boosts the companies reputation and financial income. You tend to find that private channels have a narrowed down target audience they can aim at, an example of this is MTV which is aimed at 16-24. The advertisements broadcasted on this channel would then be different than they would be on Discovery Channel. However, BBC is targeted at all types of audiences which means the programmes being viewed would have a higher variety. 

Sky is a media Conglomerate, it is 40% owned by 21st Century Fox which has over 10 million subscribers within the Uk making it the largest satellite broadcasting company in the Country. Sky is a media conglomerate due to them merging with other companies to benefit themselves, News Corporation is the main company owning other companies within itself. Rupert Murdoch is the founder of these companies, this means the majority of the income is entirely his. They have a wide product diversity as they broadcast channels such as Challenge, Pick, Fox News and all of the Sky Channels. This makes the companies reputation higher which turns into a higher revenue. Sky advertise some of their upcoming or current TV programmes on other channels such as ITV, this is due to ITV having a higher viewing audience however Sky have a higher income due to their variety of channels. Sky's main success within revenue is the fact they have been able to garner with TV rights for the English Premier League with Sky sports. 



The big advantage of Private Ownership is that as it runs purely on advertising funds which means they can focus on their advertisement in order to gain a high income. This means that the higher popularity of the shows and the channels means more money it will cost to advertise during these times and then this means the more money the channel will get to fund more and a wider range of shows. A disadvantage to private ownership is that as the BBC is a publicly owned company, before creating a new show they spend a lot of revenue on research to find out exactly what TV show would be popular before they even fund a show. Whereas with a private channel they wouldn't know their target audience and then their show could be a flop. Private media ownership can result in better quality products due to the competition, the companies are constantly fighting to get their product to be as best as possible and as unique as possible. The threat of losing market share to a competitor makes them put forth their best products. Private Ownerships are not owned by the Government which allows any official sources to be shared to create a higher income. Sky is a horizontally integrated company

Within Broadcasting companies horizontal and vertical integration exists, horizontal integration is the strategy where a company acquires or creates production units for outputs which are alike, either competitive or complementary to one another. They expand into areas of one industry to develop within a certain area of production or they can buy out another company that deals with these areas. This means they rely on other companies as well as themselves to either produce, advertise, distribute or exhibit their product. This could then further lead to a higher income as more knowledge and ideas are being achieved. An example of this is Sky, they could create a product by themselves but they could then get another company to help them to distribute it in order to get higher recognition.

"We have a well-established and comprehensive approach to engaging with our stakeholders. We seek views from our stakeholders to help us shape our individual initiatives as well as our overall approach. This includes customers, our people, policy makers, experts from our industry, the sustainability sector and non-government organisations. We use this feedback to help us meet our stakeholder expectations in evolving our strategy, initiatives and reporting." This is a statement on Sky's website, this implies how the company use Stakeholders to share intellectual knowledge to better their products.

This is an example of Sky using their advertising techniques within a newspaper, this is commonly known as cross convergence due to them working with another media company to promote a product.

Competition is not a major threat to companies such as Sky due to their mass income and readily available audience, due to them being purely based on advertisement this is how they gain their revenue. Unlike the BBC who have major competition such as Sky, they have space to enter into new markets with different ideas and with not much to lose due to their large audience.

Equipment List

4 cameras
tripods
batteries- spare
mains chargers
one microphone
boom pole
one long mic cable
one vision mixer
4 long fire wire cables- 10m
5 monitors & cables - one preview(TX) 4 cameras
1 talkback system
short mic cable
5 receivers
6 headphones
one battery AA
cable duct
spare fuses
electrical screwdriver
8 tapes
1 DVD recorder
1 MacBook

Rifle shotgun mic kit
Sony HDVS w/ Song NPF960 batteries w/ Sony main chargers
Rode Microphone
Media C10 microphone stand
Seinnheiser E835
Libec Tripods
Data Video - SE800
Philips DVD Recorder

Risk Assessment

These are the risk assessments used for our multi camera production, risk assessments include location contacts and location address. This provides information of our location. Risk assessments are used so any possible risks are identified and solved to stop any accidents.

Recce

This is the recce for the multi camera production we will be filming for our college, the production will be Hairspray. Included in a recce is the plan view, lighting information, sound information and the power information.

Multi-Camera Techniques- Chat Show

This chat show is filmed within a studio, this would be a set that gets put up whenever it is needed. It gives the impression that it is an actual studio when really it is just a set within a studio. Multi camera broadcasts are used within a chat show rather than a single camera as this allows lots more angles to be captured within a time frame. They can switch to different cameras which give off different angles rather than using one camera to cover all the angles and shots. It also makes the show run smoothly as there is no waiting to change the one camera to a different angle, they can use all their cameras to cover the angles they need. There would possibly be around 2-4 cameras used, one or two would be on a track at the front which follows the movement of the guests on the chairs and the conversations they are having and who they are with. If one guest was having a conversation with Graham then they would use a shot reverse shot to capture this to show the conversation. The camera angle would be straight on and the guest would be on a diagonal talking to the presenter or another guest. Close ups get used throughout this clip to show the emotion on David Beckham's face, due to him telling a funny story more close ups are used to show is facial expressions and his laughter. When the Graham is talking to a guest the right hand camera zooms out to capture the conversation taking place and their body expressions. When a guests talks to the other guest the camera zooms out to focus on them both speaking, a focus pull is then used to focus back onto David's facial expressions. Due to this clip being mainly about David himself, the cameras are mainly focused on himself and on Graham when he asks questions. This shows interaction. Interaction is also shown when the audience boo, this creates an atmosphere as it shows their is a readily available live crowd. The logo on the bottom right corner is the logo used for The Graham Norton show, by having this it creates communication with the audience as it lets them know what the show is and creates brand awareness for the show.

The main visual style for this chat show is the studio, the main colours used are pink and red. This makes the set stand out and shows the viewers that the target audience is any gender. There are props used such as cue cards for the presenter, chairs and tables. The chairs create a homely effect, due to Graham sitting away from them, this shows his authority and how it is is show and he is running it. If he was sat next to him this would create an equal level of them all which is not what is wanted. The shots used vary from long ones to fast ones, this keeps the viewers interested and creates an atmosphere. The long ones are usually when a conversation is taking place, the camera would be focused on the guest talking and wouldn't leave their focus until someone says something or the presenter asks a question. Chat shows are usually about 80% scripted, there would be a set amount of questions which would be asked to the guests and then any unscripted questions could then be asked to follow up on the guests reply. There would be small constraints for a chat show due to it being in a studio and the space being limited, the wires for the camera would be the man worry due to it being a trip hazard. A rigger would possibly follow behind holding the cables to avoid any accidents.

Within a chat show like Graham Norton, a wide shot is used to capture the guests and the presenter. The presenter is clearly identifiable due to him sitting in a different area facing them. Wide shots allow everything to be captured such as the set and the props available.

A shot reverse shot is used when a conversation is taking place, the cameras would switch between the two individuals speaking to show that a conversation is taking place.

Close ups are used through out chat shows, they are usually focused onto the main guests the conversation is taking place around. In this case the camera is focused on David Beckham with the use of a close up to show detail and his facial expressions being used.

Sketch of the layout for Graham Norton Chat Show and the identified camera angles.

Multi-camera Techniques: Music Event

Music concerts are broadcasted from a location, an example of this is Radio 1's Big Weekend. This takes place within Norwich which the set is just set up within a destination. Craine angles would be used as this gathers footage from up in the sky from any angle, far away or near the act which provides a wider insight for the viewing audience. The reasons behind using a multi-camera is the range of camera angles used, it is not being shown from just one angle which could come across as 'boring'. The wide use of angles give more of an interesting feel to the broadcast and keep the viewers intrigued by all the different angles used such as the performer and the audience. The cameras shot reverse shot to both the performer and then to the audience singing along, this gives the sense of realism and an atmosphere. The use of the different multi-cameras switch do different areas of the stage, the cameras can capture the band with their instruments and then the backing singings. This provides detail to make it more effective. A range of possibly 4-6 cameras would be used within this broadcast as it captures a wider range of footage and the broadcast would then run smoothly. The cameras would capture all the broadcast, one would be on a crane in the air which would be an establishing shot which would show all the audience and then the stage being the furthest away. This would create the sense of atmosphere and would give the crew the chance to rearrange their cameras angles. Within this music event there would be at least 2 or more cameras on a track at the very front of the stage which would focus on the artist and their movement. It would track where they go and use shots such as medium close ups and close ups to show detail and emotion. The tracking shots would also focus on the audience, this shows the interaction involved as they sing along and dance.

This is the establishing shot which gets shown at the very beginning, this would be on a crane which creates depth and shows the viewers how large the event is. It always creates an atmosphere for the people viewing at home due to everything being included in this shot, the audience, stage and the background.

This would be captured on the camera at the front on the track, this would track the artists movement to show more of a close up angle to give of detail. A close up angle has been used to show emotion and a sense of overwhelmed due to her eyes being closed.

This is an extreme close up, this would again be captured through the tracking shot which enables detail to be captured and a high sense of emotion.

The graphics used show the communication to the viewer, at the very beginning it has a short graphical video which introduces the event, it shows the Radio 1 logo throughout with a small bit of audio. This shows the audience what will be coming up. It then goes straight into the performance with an establishing shot to introduce this with. The artist name then comes on screen which shows the audience who is beginning to perform and the song they will be singing. This shows interaction with the audience and a sense of communication. Throughout the set the 1 is always in the right hand corner, this is the graphic which stays on the screen to show what radio station this even belongs to. Again with the graphic next to the artist name, this shows the audience what the event is called.

This would be captured on a camera from the left hand side, this shows the backing singers doing their part. This also shows the audience in the background along with the backing dancers. This would be used so the camera isn't constantly focused on the act, the shots change to make it of interest.

Due to this event taking place within a location, this would just be a set required for all the acts. This would then differ to what the act themselves want such as backing dancers or any props. Within this set there is a large screen on the back, this is loaded with different animated graphics going on and off the screen and being loaded with a new one. This gives the audience more to look at and makes the set look much better rather than it all being just black. The shots used vary, some are very short and snappy which gives the sense of an upbeat atmosphere which intrigues the viewers. Then some of the shots used are very slow, this is usually when a close up is being used as this then shows the emotion. The shots would be the way they would maintain the viewers interests, due to all the shots just simply being a straight on perspective onto the stage, this keeps the viewers entertained for longer as they have different things to focus on. The variety of shots make the broadcast look more professional and that a wide range of things are taking place. No constraints would be applicable due to the wide space available, this would then mean the crane camera angle would be no problem due to there being no roof.

Sketch of the layout of a music event and their camera angles.

Multi-camera Techniques: Live Sport

Live Sport

Sporting events are captured within a location. Within a broadcasted live sport programme they use multi cameras rather than single camera due to the amount of footage that needs to be captured and broadcasted for the viewing audience. Within a live sporting event such as a football match, due to the balls whereabouts being unknown, a range of possibly 10 cameras would be used to capture all the different angles and make sure nothing is missed out from the broadcast. A wider range of footage can be broadcasted due to the use of the multi cameras and the detail given off.  It also gives a higher sense of atmosphere due to the commentary being used and the language. The cameras cover all the action and make sure nothing gets missed, if it does it would then be shown back as an action replay for the audience to view. The multi camera production communicates with the viewers with the use of graphics on the screen. Programmes such as Match of the Day uses statistics and name tags on the screen to show the audience the information being given off. Before a match, within the studio the sporting individuals within the box give their opinion on the upcoming match and then the team that will be played gets put onto the screen and the positions they play with the use of a graphic. Within the studio the visual style is usually just a simple set up. Within this clip all the individuals are dressed in shirts and formal pants to give a professional effect, even if they are sporting individuals. A spider cam is used to capture the atmosphere and everything that is going on, it is suspended above the pitch and can move anywhere that it is needed. This would then be transmitted onto the big screen for the audience which can't see the pitch properly.

Experts and pundits would sit within the box and criticise and give their opinions on the current scores or any players. The studio has blue colours which gives the sense of manliness, the logo is clearly shown on the front of the desk which is promoting their channel and letting the audience know what the show is entailing. The large screen which is used on the back wall has graphics and writing on them linking to the current topic being discussed. A wide range of shots gets used within a live sporting event, for example within a football match shots such as birds eye view,zoom and a spider cam. These give the viewers a wide range of detail as the zoom provides a close up shot of the players footwork or their facial expressions. The editing used would be how they maintain the viewers interests as the cameras would go from one to another and so on the capture everything that is going on, this would then have the commentators voices over the top providing current information about the broadcast. No constraints are usually come across within a live football match due to the wide space being given but within the box where the experts are there may be a risk of trip hazards due to the camera wires and the small space.

This is the way the broadcast communicates with the audience through the use of graphics, they keep the audience informed rather than them just reading them out and assuming the audience will remember them. They use the graphics to make the audience more appealed and interested.

This is the use of close ups, this is used when a conversation is taking place as it shows detail and an atmosphere. The background used is a blue colour which is linked in with a male target audience and the football association.

A wide shot is used to capture everything, the experts and the presenter, the screen graphics and the background. It is clearly identifiable who is the presenter and who is the expert due to them sat in different areas.

These are sketches of how the broadcast would look and their possible camera angles.

Multi-camera

Within Multi-camera Programmes there is a range of materials and specialists used in order to better the media being used. Multi-camera shoots are commonly used for programmes such as sports, soap operas, game shows and some sitcoms such as friends. These may be studio or location based. Within the pre-production, the multi-camera director would plan out the camera positions and the shots which will be used. There is two areas in which the individuals specialise in, this is the floor and the studio.


Floor Manager

Multi camera floor managers make sure that the set, props and technical equipment is safe and ready to use and in the correct position prior to the filming. This is important due to the continuity needing to be shown through out materials such as live sport programmes, this would then make it flow smoothly and the cameras being positioned on the correct items needing to be shown. They also have a liaising and coordinating role which acts as a link between the director and many of the people involved in a production on the studio floor such as the camera operators or the runners. This means the floor manager can delegate roles for them to carry out. The floor managers roles and responsibilities are purely based around the ability to pass on the cues to the presenters and the guests to ensure the timings are correct and the broadcast goes smoothly. Without this it shows a lack of professionalism as it would look untidy. They also make sure the events go according to plan and that the people taking part know their roles, it is mainly studio based but may also include outside broadcasts depending on what is being film.


Camera Operator

A camera operator is a key part within the making of a production element due to them having to be on cue when operating the many cameras in use. They usually work with digital, electronic and film cameras for the directors by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills. The camera operator would usually be given a script which gives the order of the shots, this would be practiced within the rehearsal which is cued in by the director during the recording process. The skill lies within this role as they have to interpret what the director wants and act quickly and effectively to achieve so. They may be asked to proceed with numerous of jobs such as assembling, preparing and setting up the equipment prior to filming, This means they would need to be time efficient as they would rely on this individual. Also things such as finding solutions to technical or practical problems and studying the scripts so they have the correct camera angles. Within programmes such as TV soaps, they would rely on the camera operator to be able to flick between the cameras available to show the use of the scene being moved on and within a different scenery, this would not be achieved if one camera was in use. Live programmes such as the News sometimes use Robotic Cameras which spin around as the track they go along is visible, this then leaves the camera in control of all the shots and the footage being shown.

Runner

Runners are used to basically do anything the floor manager wants them to do, this is usually an entry-level position which the individual would then make their way up. This is mainly the most junior role based within the production department. They act as general assistants who work under the direction of the producer and the other production staff, they undertake whatever basic tasks which are required to ensure the smooth running process. Runners tend to be the most busiest individuals within the set as they get a wide range of responsibilities at once and are expected to have the correct attributes and attitude towards it. Their responsibilities are usually things such as tea making, transporting scripts and hire equipment, taking messages, looking after guests and getting everything in place. They are expected to have a positive and happy vibe about themselves even if they are doing basic jobs day to day. This role offers an opportunity to gain vital knowledge and experience of the production process, this allows them to view a wide range of techniques being used and the valuable networking opportunities. Runners require an organised persona so whatever someone needs they have it on them and give a good impression.


Lighting

Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting equipment for the production process, they tend to work across a wide range of programmes and may cover productions inside studios and outside on location. This means they would have to be equipped to be able to work in indoor and outdoor locations with the use of natural and artificial lights. This role is vital as this provides the right atmosphere to set the scene and evoke the audiences response. The work demands a high level of technical and creative skills as they are needed to follow a set of instructions that ensure that the correct desired lighting is achieved. This would usually involve carrying heavy equipment and being advanced to set it all up with the correct positions. They would have a script which would cue them in with the correct lighting and within the correct position. This is vital as this would give the production the correct touch to intrigue and audience and their expectations. They would be expected to be able to use the correct lighting requirements based upon the location, day and night.

Make up

A make up artist for a multi camera production is vital role due to them needing to ensure that the guests, presenters and performers have suitable make-up and hairstyles before they appear in front of cameras or an audience. They make sure that everything looks visibly fine before the cameras roll, they would then go onto the set when a scene has been completed to touch up any parts. Make up artists interpret the make-up requirements from the clients to produce both a technically suitable and accurate visible representation and a creative side to it. They would have to work the make up around the lighting due to the cameras being very highly technological advanced and can appear as clear as ever onto TV. Their work involves creating characters and images through the medium of the make up and the hairstyles according to the brief, they would have to be able to create anything the producer wants. 

Rigger

A rigger is commonly known as a "cable basher" to the junior riggers, this involves helping the cameraman with hand held cable cameras by carrying the cable behind them. They tend to rig video, sound, power and triad cables behind the cameraman to lower the risk of falling over them. In the majority of sporting events the cabling is from the outside broadcasting truck "OB" truck to the respective camera, microphone and studio positions. With the use of OB's, the riggers usually have a HGV driving license for driving the trucks themselves or to support tender vehicles to events. Their job roles usually involve aligning and levelling machinery, attaching loads to rigs to provide support, dismantling equipment and controlling the movement of heavy equipment through different scenarios. 

Warm Up Act

A Warm Up Act is individuals who keep the audience entertained and occupied whilst everything is getting prepared such as the cameras and the presents/guests with the make up artist. If the show that is being recorded is one which involves an audience with their responses, the warm up act would explain what to do and if they should create a response when something good or bad occurs. TV Game Shows such as Bring on The Wall has an audience within the background, this would mean the warm up act would provide the audience with the correct responses they should make. They are classed as an entertainment act before the main production, this means that they would need a positive and cheerful attitude as their role would be to make the audience laugh and less lethargic 

Talent

Talent is someone who is shown on screen, who the TV show is based upon. This can include presenters, experts in their fields and also the general public. Depending on the TV show, this will differ on what kind of talent is being used within the production. Their job responsibilities and applications differ depending on the talents role, an individual who is an expert in their role would be highly knowledgable based upon their field.

Studio

Sound

Sound technicians within a multi camera production are a key element, these individuals tend to have a enhanced ability to record, amplify and mix or reproduce sound for the production. They then identify the sound requirements for the given production and then perform the appropriate actions to produce the sound needed. Sound technician roles can be split into two categories, these are: Production. This is where the the individual records all of the sound on set or on the location. The second one is Post-Production. This entails the balancing, mixing, editing and the enhancing or pre-recorded audio. Within this job role they would be expected to be capable of many things such as assessing the performance area and assemble and operate the necessary equipment. They would also consult with the producers and the performers to determine the specific sound requirements.

Vision Mixer

Vision mixers are relied upon to edit live programmes or as they are being transmitted. They use a variety of transitions methods such as cuts, mixes and wipes. They then join together images from various visual sources including cameras, VTR machines, graphic generators and digital video effects. They act as a second pair of eyes in the gallery for the Director. Vision mixers work on programmes that are either recorded live or pre-recorded in a multi camera environment. When the production is studio based the vision mixers work in the production gallery, on OBs (outside broadcasts) they are based in the mobile production gallery in the vehicle. They work closely with the director to interpret the script and discuss which transitions are required from shot to shot. 

Autocue

Within a multimedia production, an individual would have the role of the auto cue. This is a computerised system which has the lines on screen which the presenters can read out. The auto cue operator follows the script and ensures that no matter how fast or slow you're talking, the auto cue keeps up with you and up with the script and the pace of the production. They would make sure the screen size is suitable for the presenters and the distance is further enough away. This then means less physical scripts are being used and seen on screen. 

Director

The Directors role is the main key element as they are expected to do the majority of the planning camera angles and shot types etc. The director is in charge of the personal on the studio floor and gallery in which they work in tandem mainly with the producer, vision mixer and floor managers. A good director has the aspects such as being able to creatively work with the producer and translate it into visual aspects like the camera positions etc. They would be expected to organise all the other job roles into their key roles and make sure they are doing their role correctly and to the correct standard. 

Producer 

Producers play an integral role within multimedia production, they oversee each project from the conception all the way to the completion to make sure the material wanting to be produced sounds successful and well thought out. They are always on set and constantly a part of the production, all the way from start to finish their input is always valid. They may also be involved within the marketing and the distribution processes to make sure it is being advertised to their standard to attract the correct audience. Producers tend to work closely with the directors and some of production staff within the production, they need to apply directing skills as they would be in charge of all project operations and how well the end project turns out. They arrange financial situations for each project and are responsible for keeping the production within the allocated budget. They would need to have a creative level of input and their level of decision making needs to be high to work with the client and their brief. Their tasks include reading and researching anything to help their production from start to end.