video-and-motion-picture-producer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — video and motion picture producer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 27-4032.00 (Film and Video Editors) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2654; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
• [Core] Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
• [Core] Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
• [Core] Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• [Supplemental] Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.
• [Supplemental] Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
• [Core] Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.
• [Core] Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
• [Core] Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
• [Core] Program computerized graphic effects.
• [Core] Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
• [Core] Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
• [Supplemental] Record needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
• [Supplemental] Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.
• [Core] Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.
• [Core] Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.
• [Core] Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• [Supplemental] Develop post-production models for films.
• [Supplemental] Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.
• [Supplemental] Conduct film screenings for directors and members of production staffs.
• [Supplemental] Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
• [Supplemental] Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.

Detailed work activities

• Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
• Collaborate with others to prepare or perform artistic productions.
• Coordinate activities of production personnel.
• Create computer-generated graphics or animation.
• Determine presentation subjects or content.
• Develop promotional materials.
• Edit audio or video recordings.
• Label production materials.
• Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
• Operate audio recording equipment.
• Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
• Provide information to coworkers.
• Study scripts to determine project requirements.
• Verify accuracy of data.