Video and motion picture director jobs in Finland
Video and motion picture directors are responsible for the overall production of a movie or television program. They edit and translate the script into audiovisual images. Video and motion picture directors supervise and manage the film crew. They convey their creative vision on the actors, audio and video equipment operators, lighting technicians, etc and direct them. Video and motion picture directors also supervise the editing of the footage.
Video and motion picture director - Which skills are essential?
Work together with the motion picture editing team during post-production. Make sure the finished product is according to specifications and creative vision.
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
Tell a true or ficticious story so as to engage an audience, having them relate with the characters in the story. Keep the audience interested in the story and bring your point, if any, across.
Work with writers through workshops or script development schemes.
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
Watch raw scenes and shots after shooting to ensure quality. Decide which shots will be used and what needs to be edited.
Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.
Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.
Lead a film or theatre cast and crew. Brief them about the creative vision, what they need to do and where they need to be. Manage day-to-day production activities to ensure things run smoothly.
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
Study characters in scripts and their relationships to each other.
Consult with the pre-production team about expectations, requirements, budget, etc.
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.
The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.
The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials such as film stock.
Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.
Video and motion picture director - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Manage, schedule and run rehearsals for the performance.
Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.
Supervise script preparation, maintenance, and distribution for all productions.
Develop and communicate rehearsal schedules, taking into account the availability of the physical spaces and of the participating team.
Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.
Attend the organised reading of the script, where the actors, director, producers, and scriptwriters read the script thoroughly.
Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.
Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.
Manage the process of hiring human resources, from identifying potential candidates to assessing the adequacy of their profiles to the vacancy.
Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed effects, and audio enhancing.
Organise rehearsal schedules for actors and crew, collect and update necessary contact information as well as organise any additional meetings for the actors and crew.
Adapt a script and, if the play is newly written, work with the writer or collaborate with playwrights.
Design the right atmosphere and an aesthetically appealing film with light. Give instructions on which equipment, settings, and cues should be used.
Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.
Create the timeline for the production of a motion picture, broadcast program or artistic production. Decide how long each phase will take and what its requirements are. Take into account the existing schedules of the production team and create a viable schedule. Inform the team of the schedule.
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
Supervise the camera crew to make sure they use the right equipment, angles, frames, shots, etc., according to the creative vision.
Hold auditions and assess and select candidates for roles in the productions.
Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.