Cast - actors who play the roles
Purpose:
To give audience more information
To publicise the actors
To give a deeper meaning to the film/show
Crew
Director: The person responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of the film or TV show. They work closely with the cast and crew to bring the vision to life.
Producer: The individual or team responsible for the overall management of the production, including budgeting, scheduling, and logistics.
Cinematographer/Director of Photography (DP): The person in charge of the camera and lighting crews, responsible for achieving the visual look of the film or TV show as per the director's vision.
Production Designer: Responsible for the overall visual aesthetic of the production, including sets, costumes, props, and overall art direction.
Production Manager: Works closely with the producer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the production, including budgeting, scheduling, and staffing.
Grip and Electric Crew: Responsible for setting up and operating the lighting and camera support equipment on set.
Set Decorator: Works with the production designer to dress the sets with furniture, props, and other decorative elements.
Location Manager: Responsible for securing and managing filming locations, obtaining permits, and coordinating logistics with property owners and local authorities.
Use a stills camera and set to RAW which makes editing easier (as because
Find a suitable room with the correct backdrop
Adjust lighting so that subject was high key lit
Ask subject to take off jackets and relax
Looking through the viewfinder make sure subject is in the frame and not cut-off
Portrait usually works better for head shots
Ask them to stand side-on, smile and look straight at the camera
Check images are not blurry using the thumbnail button
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