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** Jobs and Roles in Film **

The film industry divides itself into five sectors: Each of the above sectors employ millions of people worldwide in a massive variety of different jobs. But what exactly do these jobs mean? Have a look at some of the following jobs in film production and see if you can work out what they involve... Confused? Probably! Go to the following websites to find out more about the specifics of the jobs in filmmaking... [] [] [] **Roles in film...**   
 * **Development**- the writing, packaging and financing of film ideas and scripts.
 * **Production**- the process of setting up and shooting every scene in a film.
 * **Post Production**- where all these shots are assembled, treated and mixed into a finished product.
 * **Distribution**- the process of selling this product to audiences, via the cinemas, retailers and rental firms.
 * **Exhibition**- the cinemas which screen the film for the general public.
 * The key grip
 * The Runner
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Best Boy
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Jimmy Jib Operator
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The 2nd 2nd Assistant Director
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Drapesmaster
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Armourer
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Greensman
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Boom Operator...
 * [[image:ontheroad29:a-guide-for-young-film-makers.jpg caption="Editor"]] ||
 * Editor ||
 * [[image:ontheroad29:15606.jpg caption="Camera Operator"]] ||
 * Camera Operator ||
 * [[image:ontheroad29:Jib2.JPG caption="Jib Operator"]] ||
 * Jib Operator ||
 * [[image:ontheroad29:the-church-set-construction.jpg caption="Set Designer/Construction"]] ||
 * Set Designer/Construction ||


 * [[image:ontheroad29:hand_locker.sized.jpg caption="Prop Maker"]] ||
 * Prop Maker ||