definition of production
Production is a nickname for “audiovisual production”. It designates the industry of design and production of audiovisual works: films, videos, documentaries, radio and television broadcasts. More precisely, production refers to the entire process of producing audiovisual works, from creation to projection/broadcast. There are two stages upstream of production: writing (outline, script, scenes) and overall production design (theme, copyright, technical and financial feasibility). Once ready, the script and the production budget are entrusted to the producers who make up their production team. This is where the production players really come into play, and there are many of them!
Before filming (pre-production)
Producing an audiovisual work requires not only funds, but also talent and good equipment. In production, everything has to be orchestrated and everything falls into place on the day of recording without straying too far from the budget.
Producer
Without money, there is no audiovisual work. This is the role of the producer: to find funds to produce a film, a show… He must knock on all doors: public aid, bank loans, cooperation with radio or television channels, etc. Very often, producers provide part of the financing themselves. His first decision was to choose the piece he wanted to create. He receives and studies numerous scenarios and carries out market studies before agreeing to produce (or not produce) a work. Because he chose to support one work over another, his opinion was important and difficult for the director to dispute.
Production assistants
The production assistant’s mission is to organize all the resources necessary to carry out an audiovisual production: actors, audiovisual equipment, sets, costumes and backgrounds. He prepares programs and manages relations with equipment suppliers before and during filming. He receives, negotiates and approves proposals from all service providers involved in filming and post-production.
Rental manager
A sort of butler on the set. He takes care of the production team and supervises the daily organization. For him, logistics hold no secrets: closing the streets, housing the team, serving food, hiring extras, etc. Even if he is well prepared in advance, he still has to deal with unexpected situations such as the weather or the whims of the stars.
Decorator
No audiovisual production is complete without sets. On location or in the studio, the production designer’s mission is to immerse himself in the world and atmosphere of the production in order to create the best possible decor. He manages the entire team of turners, crew members and craftsmen (furniture makers, tailors, carpenters, etc.). He is creative and skillful and has extensive knowledge of construction techniques and art history. He also manages the budget and production of all decorative elements.
Director
Directors are generally at the origin of their films. He is behind the planning of the film and sometimes even the script. As a screenwriter, manager and technician, the director coordinates all stages of film production. He knows how to do everything, from finding a producer to final mixing. During filming, he is the director of the audiovisual industry and directs the actors and technicians.
Assistant director
The assistant director is the director’s right-hand man. He announces rehearsals on set, ensures that there are no delays and manages unforeseen situations. He keeps a daily record of filming in order to pay the crew and assess production costs.
Director of Photography
The director of photography, also called the cinematographer, is responsible for the quality of the images. Whether artificial or natural light, it creates the right atmosphere. Colors, tones and emotions should be as close as possible to the director’s expectations. Endowed with great creativity and a keen artistic sense, he makes excellent use of camera technology, filters and film.
Sound engineer
The sound engineer is the director’s ear. The sound engineer, who has extensive musical training, creates the musical identity of the audiovisual work. As soon as you read the script, you must determine the quality of the sound, the tone of the dialogue and the sound effects. During recording, it manages boom operators and sound interference. In post-production, he is responsible for mixing to obtain the final soundtrack of the film.
The noise makers
Noises of impacts, breaking glass, creaking doors… These are just some of the sounds heard in the audiovisual productions produced by Noisemaker. Reproduced from sounds, instruments or objects (salt, chairs, etc.) recorded in the studio, these sounds add authenticity to the scene. Endowed with good listening skills and an analytical mind, Noisemaker above all has a good imagination.
Cameraman
If the sound engineer and the foley artist are the director’s ears, the cameraman is his eyes. He is the one who decides the movements and plans. Behind the camera, he follows and plans the actors’ performances. This role is sometimes assumed by the director, but most directors are assisted by the cameraman.
From box to screen (post-production)
Today the film is finished. But what about everything else? After editing, effects, mixing, we move on to post-production. This is the final step before the finished film is delivered to the distributor and distributed to the public.
Editor
A 15-minute film requires on average 20 hours of editing. The editor’s job is to review all the footage and carefully select the best ones. Thanks to his artistic sense and his sense of rhythm, he makes the first edits, which are gradually refined. He is also the one who adjusts the effects and synchronizes the sound and images.
Truquist
Magician. The Foley artist intervenes after the shot to transform the image and create special effects. It can erase objects, remove shadows and add details.
conclusion
Successful audiovisual production depends on mastering several key elements, including careful planning, effective coordination, artistic creativity and judicious use of technology. The harmonization of these elements will result in superior audiovisual productions. Additionally, careful attention to sound, video and editing quality is essential to ensure an impactful end result. Finally, effective collaboration and communication within the production team is also a key element in achieving excellence in this demanding field.
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