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VIDEO SUPERVISOR IN FILM PRODUCTION… (In
the Entertainment industry. Video Supervisor in Film Production)
Bruce
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Video Supervisor in Film Production
During preproduction of a live show, the video
supervisor is the right hand of the projection designer and will eventually be
tasked with maintaining the design once the show opens. This person is a
veteran video technician who exhibits excellent leadership skills in
conjunction with technical proficiency.
Duties
The video supervisor on a theatrical production is
responsible for overseeing the work of the video technicians and video camera
operators. This person may also take on an administrative role as a department
head, tasked with preparing and monitoring the video budget and payroll. The
supervisor is chiefly concerned with the smooth operation of all video and
projection elements during a live performance; to that end, he or she will
observe crew members’ work in show and give notes for improvement. The video
supervisor will also track the progress of maintenance and repairs to
equipment, and delegate assignments to technicians as necessary. In some cases,
he or she may be assigned a show track as a camera operator or video switcher
and will typically learn all video positions, so as to be prepared to step in
for another crew member. This person is also responsible to the projection
designer in ensuring that the design integrity is preserved during the life of
the production. When in rehearsal with the designer, he or she is the liaison
that delegates work on the installation and leads the load-in.
Skills & Education
As a crew chief, the video supervisor is expected to
learn every position in the video department and be the resident expert on all
video and projection equipment used in the production. This requires a firm
understanding of camera operation, video switchers, media servers, and
projectors. He or she must also be competent in troubleshooting gear and making
repairs to electrical equipment. The video supervisor should be experienced in
the use of video editing software like Final Cut and Avid products. A college
degree in video production or film is recommended, and specific training as a
video camera operator is expected. It is also necessary to understand the
techniques of videography; courses in still photography are beneficial.
What to Expect
The look of video elements in show and proper
function of related equipment ultimately rests on the video supervisor’s
shoulders. As such, this person should take care to properly coach technicians
within his or her department and act quickly to correct poor performances.
Veteran technicians who are new to the supervisor rank may find it
uncomfortable to be in an authority role, inflicting disciplinary actions on
their crew, but if the show looks bad, the supervisor will be the one getting
an earful from the stage manager and technical director. If the designer makes
a surprise visit to check on the look (which they spent months perfecting) and
finds the visual elements have been butchered, you may not have the burden of
authority for long.
Sources, References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, WikiBooks,
Pinterest, IMDB, Linked In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Hiive, Film Daily, New
York Film Academy, The Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker, TV Guide Magazine, Media
Match, Quora, Creative Skill Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily
Variety, The Film Agency, Best Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's
Code of Credits, Truity, Production Hub, Producers Guild of America, Film
Connection, Variety, Wolf Crow, Get In Media, Career Planner,
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