Web designers use a combination of programming techniques and design software to build new sites or enhance existing ones. A good web designer must be able to picture how a site will look (at the ‘front end’), and understand how it will work (at the ‘back end’). In other words, they need to be creatively minded and technically proficient. At the start of a project, [...]
Prop makers are responsible for producing the objects (properties) that are used on stage in a theatre, or on a film or television set. They may also be involved in hiring, adapting or borrowing props. Working to instructions or a design brief from the production designer, stage/set designer or props master, prop makers might create [...]
Photographic technicians work either in film processing, digital imaging or print finishing. They can work for large photofinishing operations, professional processing laboratories supporting photographers, or in mini-labs. Film Processing technicians use computer-controlled equipment to process films before printing, or scanning on to a disc. Processing can be adjusted to take into account the lighting conditions [...]
Photographers create permanent visual images. Often working to a client’s brief, they control lighting, tone and perspective in their work using a range of photographic equipment, accessories and imaging software. Photographers are valued for their technical understanding of the medium as well as their artistic vision. Key features of the work include choosing and preparing [...]
Make-up artists prepare hair and make-up for presenters, performers and models appearing in front of a camera or a live audience. This could be for film and television, theatre, music concerts and photographic shoots. They could create anything from a natural look for a presenter, to complex period make-up and wigs or special effects make-up. [...]
Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the clothes and costumes in theatre, film or television productions. They research and design costumes, and lead a costume department that may include a design assistant, wardrobe supervisor, wardrobe assistants and skilled costume makers and craftspeople. The costume department may be large or small depending on [...]
Production assistants support the director and production team during the making of films and television programmes. They handle the administrative work and organisational tasks, to help the production run smoothly and on time. They are involved at all stages before, during and after filming. Their work can include: hiring studio facilities and equipment booking hotels [...]
