SKSDIRD7 Direct the production

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1 Overview This unit deals with the process of directing the production as it is being shot. The Director is looked to for guidance, leadership and of course direction on the overall concept, its theme, content, characters, narrative and visual style. It is essential that the Director can articulate his/her requirements to the entire creative and technical team. It is also incumbent upon the Director to encourage and make use of the professional skills and experience of each member of the team to ensure the agreed standard and quality of the production. 1

2 Performance criteria You must be able to: P1 ensure that your agreed vision and desired look of the production are communicated to key personnel in the creative team P2 communicate desired means of working and expectations with the creative team and ensure that effective means of communication are clearly established P3 articulate the need for both team work and the aim of standards of work that match the available budget and timescale P4 ensure that sufficient time is made available to the creative team to: P4.1 analyse how your vision can be met by their expertise P4.2 discuss, review and develop ideas with you P5 ensure that decisions about new developments regarding the creative aspects of the production are communicated to all relevant personnel either by yourself or others as instructed P6 ensure that any major changes agreed upon are recorded and distributed to appropriate personnel P7 identify where camera technique and lighting relates to the theme of the production in these scenes P8 ensure the camera and lighting teams are aware of your plans and the effect that they will have upon their work P9 ensure during production that effective direction is given to ensure appropriate use is being made of camera and lighting techniques P10 regularly liaise with appropriate personnel to ensure your desired visual theme are being realised 2

3 Knowledge and understanding You need to know and understand: K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 the dramatic essence of the project, its message or point, its narrative structure, emotional significance, and the relationships of its principal characters and themes the budget, schedule and desired standard of the production the intended visual style for the production the precise role of every major member of the creative team in delivering and reinforcing the production how to give direction to the Director of Photography and designer that will achieve your desired effect in the production how to effectively work alongside key personnel including (as appropriate) K6.1 DOP/lighting/camera personnel K6.2 production designer/art directors K6.3 costume and hair/makeup designers K6.4 assistant directors and production team 3

4 Additional Information Glossary Key personnel This includes the following people: cinematographer, designer, first assistant, costume designer, makeup designer, editor, composer 4

5 Developed by Skillset Version number 1 Date approved April 2003 Indicative review date Validity Status Originating organisation Original URN Relevant occupations Suite Key words 2012 Current Original Skillset D7 Arts, Media and Publishing; Associate Professionals and Technical Occupations; Media and communication; Media Associate Professionals Directors Director, production, creative, idea, actor, drama, documentary, film, television, performance, train, communicate, vision, producer, role, camera, artistic, logistical, finances, contracts, negotiate, commercial viability, rights, trends, projects, relationships, casting, evaluate, artists, audition, locations, studios, development, pre production, shoot 5