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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

assistant video and motion picture director

Assistant video and motion picture directors are responsible for the organisation, scheduling and planning of the cast, crew and activities on a set.

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Description

Assistant video and motion picture directors are responsible for the organisation, scheduling and planning of the cast, crew and activities on a set. They assist the video and motion picture directors, maintain budgets and ensure that all production activities go according to schedule.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
film production process
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
audiovisual equipmentcontent marketing strategycopyright legislationcinematography
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult with production directorhandle paperworkapply company policiesmanage staffcoordinate rehearsalsanalyse goal progressdevelop project schedulecoordinate transportationcollaborate with a technical staff in artistic productionsapply organisational techniquesmanage budgets
OPTIONALOptional competences
fix meetingsdevelop drama production processensure visual quality of the setrecruit personnelliaise with financierspurchase propsliaise with event sponsorswrite work-related reportsattend read-throughpresent storyboardsearch for a suitable filming locationcalculate production costscreate storyboards

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

29 total
12 essential · 17 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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