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PRODUCTION TEAM
:The Producer is responsible for the overall direction and content of a television project. Unlike a Film Producer , a Television Producer is not responsible for the financing of the production, nor usually for securing its budget. Such responsibility lies with the Executive Producer . They will usually secure the crew for a production and give creative instruction while overseeing a programme.
:An Assistant Producer, commonly referred to as an '''AP''', is (in the UK ), the closest role to that of a Film Director . An Assistant Producer often doubles as an experienced Researcher , and takes direct charge of the creative content and action within a programme. The title of Director is usually reserved only for Drama productions and those which bear most similarity to Films , or for those who control a multi-camera shoot from the ''Gallery''.
:A Researcher is responsible for putting together material for use in a show. This can involve anything from finding contributors, locations and props to developing storylines and features.
:Runners are the most junior members of a television crew. They are responsible for fetching and carrying and doing most of the donkey-work of a production. Their role is usually to support anyone who needs help in a variety of ways, until such time as they have learned enough to assume more responsibilities. STUDIO TEAM Most of the following positions are only utilised on a ''multi-camera'' production.
:The Floor Manager is the Director's representative on the studio floor, and is responsible for giving instruction and direction to crew, cast and guests. It is closest to the role of an Assistant Director , as the job frequently entails barking orders to keep a production moving to schedule. The Floor Manager is always in direct contact with the Director via ''talkback'' in the gallery.
:An Assistant Floor Manager (frequently abbreviated to '''AFM''') is responsible for setting a stage and prompting contributors on the studio floor and ensuring that everyone knows their place in the script, freeing the Floor Manager for other duties. They often oversee a team of Runners. Increasingly, Assistant Floor Managers are being asked to assist with the design and preparation of props, as well as setting and resetting the action on the studio floor. GALLERY/CONTROL ROOM TEAM The following crew positions are only utilised on a ''multi-camera'' production. The Gallery or "Control Room" is a separate darkened area away from the studio floor where the action can be viewed across multiple monitors and controlled from a single source.
:Unlike the film counterpart, a Director in television usually refers to the Gallery (or Control Room) Director, who is responsible for the creative look of a production through selecting which shots to use at any given moment. The Director views the action on the studio floor through a bank of screens, each one linked to one of the studio cameras, while issuing instructions down to the Floor Manager . They also control the Gallery area, calling for sound rolls, on-screen graphics (''Astons'') and video rolls (''VT's''). Some directors also work more closely with on-camera talent and others also act as both producer and director.
:Commonly referred to simply as the PA, the '''Production Assistant''' assumes a prompting role in the Gallery or Control Room. They are responsible for communication with the broadcasting channel during a live show, counting down the time before transmission aloud to the crew via the studio microphone. They also count down time remaining for sections of a programme, such as an interview or an advert break. Prior to a production, the PA is responsible for preparing and timing the script, noting pre-recorded inserts, sound effects and suchlike, and for clearing copyright and other administrative issues.
:The Vision Mixer is responsible for the actual switching between different video sources, such as camera shots and video inserts. They also maintain colour and contrast balance between the studio cameras. The Vision Mixer is, confusingly, also the name of the equipment which the Vision Mixer operates.
:The Aston Operator prepares and displays on-screen graphics.
: The VT Operator cues and prepares video inserts into a programme. Heavily used in sports programming, they are also responsible for action replays and quickly editing highlights while a show is in progress. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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