This course provides an introduction to the role of a Production Assistant (PA) in the film and television industry. Topics include understanding set etiquette, communication skills, paperwork management, and on-set responsibilities. Students will learn the basics of scheduling, script breakdowns, and the logistics of production (This course is taught in English).
This class covers the fundamentals of drone operation and applications in various industries. Key topics include drone technology, flight principles, safety regulations, aerial photography and videography, and FAA Part 107 certification preparation. The course also explores the ethical and legal considerations of drone use.
Comprehensive training on workplace safety and health regulations, including hazard identification, OSHA standards, and worker rights (This course is taught in English and Spanish).
Basic safety and health information for entry-level workers in construction and general industry, focusing on recognizing and preventing workplace hazards (This course is taught in English and Spanish).
Training on safe forklift operation, including practical and theoretical instruction, safety regulations, and maintenance (This course is taught in Spanish).
Fundamentals of photography, covering camera operations, composition, lighting, and editing techniques (This course is taught in English and Portuguese).
Techniques in makeup application, including beauty, special effects, and professional tips for different media (This course is taught in English).
Developing and implementing emergency action plans tailored to the movie industry, focusing on risk assessment, evacuation procedures, and crisis management (This course is taught in English).
Essentials of documentary filmmaking, including story development, shooting techniques, and post-production processes (This course is taught in Portuguese).
Certification course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), covering adult, child, and infant CPR, as well as the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Introduction to set decoration, including design concepts, sourcing materials, and the role of a set decorator in film and television production (This course is taught in English).
A person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures.
He/she fits and repairs the pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems.
Serving as the head of the lighting and power department, a gaffer's role entails setting up, handling, and powering of, all of the lighting needed for a production.
He/she is in charge of building and maintaining all the equipment that supports cameras. This equipment, which includes tripods, dollies, tracks, jibs, cranes, and static rigs, is constructed of delicate yet heavy duty parts requiring a high level of experience to operate and move.
They create the background of the action, explaining the context, adding mood and visual interest as the drama unfolds., set decorators are concerned with the walls, floors, vehicles and furniture.
They plan, create, and maintain clothing and accessories for all characters in a stage, film, television, dance, or opera production. Designers custom fit each character, and either create a new garment or alter an existing costume. Costume designers may also be known as theatrical designers.
They help to make, find and look after clothes and costumes used in theatre, film and Tv production.They must oversee fittings and help actors with their costumes, particularly with period costume. They must ensure actors are kept warm and dry on set. They oversee costume continuity during filming – making sure to quickly identify and point out any continuity errors or inconsistencies.
Hair and make-up professionals design and create hairstyles and makeup looks that will align with the Director's vision for the film (this may include ensuring historical or cultural accuracy). On set, they execute these looks, do touch-ups between takes, and ensure hair and makeup continuity for all performers.
They are in charge of getting everyone and everything from place to place. They are responsible for renting vehicles (including trucks or trailers used for makeup, costumes, lighting and other gear), personal trailers for the actors, and any cars that will actually be used on camera.
Any operator of a motor vehicle. The Driver is responsible for assisting the Transportation Coordinator, the transportation department, and the transportation needs of the film crew and staff.
A key member of the production audio crew in the film and television industries, the boom operator assists the production sound mixer on set by operating boom microphones, selecting and placing radio microphones, and maintaining the audio equipment.
A Production Assistant is responsible for supporting and coordinating the activities of a film or television production. They're responsible for assisting with anything the crew needs, such as getting coffee, shuttling crew or equipment to and from locations, and making copies of scripts.
In a film crew, there are two kinds of best boy: best boy electric and best boy grip. They are assistants to their department heads, the gaffer (in charge of electricals) and the key grip (lighting and rigging), respectively. In short, the best boy acts as the foreman for the department.
A production manager, also known as a unit production manager, is the person responsible for managing anyone with a below-the-line* job on film productions. They're in charge of sticking to the production schedule, handling budgeting, transportation, and scheduling.
The production sound mixer is the leader of the production sound crew, responsible for recording high-quality audio on set and location for film and television productions.
A digital imaging technician is an expert in digital film who can work on set advising the director of photography on brightness, contrast, and the effects of under or over-exposure.
Studio camera operators work in broadcasting and follow directions as part of an ensemble production. They film their subjects from a fixed position. Cinematographers film motion pictures. They determine the angles, lighting, and types of equipment that will best capture a shot.
An entertainment payroll company is an organization that serves as the production company's official employer on record. It handles the payment and tax paperwork of cast and crew members on film, television, and commercial productions.
Prop masters run the property department which makes, stores and transports the props as well as preps the props for each day's shoot. Where props are to be made, prop masters recruit the carpenters, artists and prop makers and manage the schedule for production.
They are specialized educators who work directly on filmand TV production sets to ensure that child actors continue their eduction and comply with legal requirements for schooling.
A Drone Operator works to remotely pilot aircraft that gets footage from above a specific location during production.
Postproduction - Work during the postproduction phase includes: the editing of audio and visual pro- grams and series; adding postproduction attributes such as digital animation, electronic graphics or other audio/visual special effects; and evaluating the final product.
The Steadicam Operator is a Senior Camera Operator who shoots using Steadicam equipment – the system that allows the camera to move rapidly and follow shots without the need for tracks, while keeping the camera stable. The Operator wears the Steadicam rig when shooting.
Craft services, also known as crafty, is the department of film, TV, and video production which provides cast and crew with food, snacks, and drinks throughout the workday.
Most celebrities hire bodyguards to keep them safe in any situation at any place. Fans are known to get violent around celebrities by touching, scratching or physically hurting them. Armed security guards protect celebrities in any hostile environment.
A Set Medic is responsible for any medical assistance needed on the production. They are placed on standby and must be ready in case there is any need for medical assistance from one of the cast or crew.
The Stunt Coordinator is responsible for designing and preparing stunt actions and sequences. Collaborating closely with the stunt performer/ensemble, director and first AD in creating and managing stunt actions, from a creative and safety perspective.
Film industry riggers are specialist scaffolders who set up the structures for the lighting and scenery of a TV or film production, which is a very different job from driving and laying cables.
The Location Manager oversees all locations for entertainment productions. They submit all permits, deal with negotiating rates for locations and make sure that both the space and the film production are respected. They also have insurance responsibilities and must return the location to its original condition.
AI assisted software operators use the DaVinci Resolve which is a powerful video editing package with color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post-production all in one software tool. Its elegant, modern interface is easy to learn for new users, while offering powerful capabilities for professionals.
Virtual production uses technology to join the digital world with the physical world in real time. It blends traditional filmmaking techniques with modern technology to help creatives achieve their vision.
Health & Safety experts offers a wealth of knowledge and experience to Directors, Producers and Location Management within the film industry to reduce the risk of injury, delays in production filming, prosecution and harm to reputation through poor media coverage.
Structural engineers collaborate closely with designers to create structures that, while not currently feasible or practical in real-world engineering, are believable within the film's setting.
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