A1 logistics: time: availability of personnel Part 1

A1 logistics: time: availability of personnel 

When undertaking making a feature film there are wide range of different departments which help produce it the main production role is the producer he is the the essential group leader and is response for successfully managing the production from start to finish also just as important is the director is mostly responsible for overseeing the shot and assembling the film and making sure it runs smoothly, screenwriters are responsible for researching the story, developing the narrative, writing the screenplay, and delivering it, in the required format to the producers,they are almost always freelancers who either pitch original ideas to producers in the hope that they will be optioned or sold, or who are commissioned by a Producer to create a screenplay.Another two key roles are the art director and costume designer these I believe these are what make the film, the art director is the person that deigns the artistic side of the backgrounds of the shot this is what makes the shot look realistic good art directors will be able make it realistic but also make it stand out from other featuring directors in other competing films, the customer designer is the key person that make the outfits realistic and suit the stage of the film as this is what makes the film to an extent, next the location manager is responsible for finding and securing locations to be used for the production and coordinating the logistics, permits and costs involved.The production sound mixer is head of the sound department on set, responsible for recording all sound during filming. This involves the choice of microphones, operation of a sound recording device, and sometimes the mixing of audio signals in real time.Typically there are cheif lighting directors they are responsible for the design and exuction of the lighting plan for the prodcution,there are two key types of grips the chief grip is the head of the set operations department. The key grip works with the director of photography to help set up the set and to achieve correct lighting and blocking.  The best boy grip is chief assistant to the key grip. They are also responsible for organizing the grip truck throughout the day.The next key persoanl is the Make-up artists they work with makeup, hair, prosthetics and special effects to create the characters look for anyone appearing on screen. Their role is to manipulate an actors on screen appearance. Lastly one of the many key departments is the catering this the company or people that feed the actors and crew on set.