FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO AND STAGE DIRECTORS NEC

ANZSCO Code: 212399

This occupation group covers Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level

1

Group: FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO AND STAGE DIRECTORS

ANZSCO Code: 2123

FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO AND STAGE DIRECTORS direct the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.

Tasks Include
  • studying scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
  • assessing locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers
  • overseeing creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions
  • determining lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect
  • viewing film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot
  • planning and organising the preparation and presentation of programs
  • supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment
  • assessing technical requirements of productions by studying scripts and discussing program content, set locations and stage directions with production team
  • creating, planning, writing scripts for, recording, videotaping and editing programs
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