ROLES 

Serious Heat

Pre-Production (7 roles)

Producer                Donna

Coordinates the financial, legal, administrative, technical, and artistic aspects of a production; works with client on casting, wardrobe, location, logistical and organizational items; responsible for all creative aspects, creates a shooting plan

Assistant Producer Josh D & Zach (with consulting and assistance from Jeff Kidd)

Assists producer with research of facilities and other logistical and organizational elements, as well as the creative content, shooting plan, filming, and action within the program; serves as project’s timekeeper

Set Designer          Geoff (temporarily?)

Collaborates with the director, assistant director and graphics coordinator to create an interesting and lively environment for the production, and then communicates necessary details of this environment to the entire production staff

Writer                   Donna, with editing by Josh D

Creates a script/teleplay, drafts messages for social media, develops message content for publicity and promotional items

Storyboarders       Josh D & Zach - Episode 1 (first draft due 10/3)

Josh D & Zach - Episode 2 (first draft due 10/10)

Provides visuals to map out an effective production blueprint for the TV show prior to the filming; using the script/teleplay, 1) understands the required mood & overall theme, and 2) provides an easy-to-interpret breakdown of all included scenes to show the director how he/she may be able to shoot the project (angles for shooting, lighting themes, color, and motion/blocking set-ups, etc.)

Animation Designer  Josh D

Creates the show logo and animation featured in the TV episodes that can be adapted for print, websites and social media, using 2-D or 3-D animation

Production (8-10* roles)

Camera Operator (4-6*)  Josh D.     Josh P.

Ben          Sean

Zach

Ensures the required action is correctly filmed in the frame, takes direction regarding type of shots required, and reacts instinctively as the proceedings take place, as well as helps to establish the theme and appearance of the show

Lighting Director             Tom

Responsible for determining equipment; creates lighting set-ups necessary for types of shots required; obtains and returns equipment; makes sure there are back-up supplies; works closely with camera operators to provide camera support, especially if the camera is mounted to a dolly, crane, or in an unusual position, such as the top of a ladder

Sound Director                Geoff/Zach

Responsible for recording all sound on set; identifies the sound requirements for all scenes;  assesses the acoustics of the performance area and assembles all  the necessary equipment; selects, positions, adjusts and operates the equipment; monitors sound quality to detect sound-quality deviations or malfunctions; anticipates and corrects any problems with auio

Floor Manager                  Donna & Gary

Collaborates with director to give instructions and direction to crew, cast, and guests; checks that the floor and surrounding areas are clear and safe for the filming; checks that scenery, set pieces, props are ready; makes announcements, helps maintain quietness and order, calls cues, and prompts talents as required

Director                          Donna

Supervises the overall filming, manages shots, and keeps the assignment on schedule

Runner          *                 Jeremy

Does most production odd jobs, supports anyone who needs help,

*Will need to add some volunteers (culinary students?) to be assistant runners on the cooking competition side of things

Post-Production (10 roles)

Editor (2)               Josh D

                     Zach

Edits raw footage, animation, titles, credits, music, sound and audio effects into rough cuts, then the finished work, following the storyboard; adjusts video and audio for best results using a variety of editing techniques including filters, volume curves, equalizing, and so on

Publicist                 Donna/class

Raises public awareness of production through traditional and social media; creates invitations, ensures the media and target audiences are well aware of the project

Signage                  Donna/class

Create and produce appropriate signage and posters internally for FLCC and externally for community awareness

Distribution           Donna/class

Display internal signage and posters according to FLCC policy; deliver posters and invitations by hand and via email to local organizations, businesses and individuals;

ensure production is on FLCC’s online media outlets, uploaded to YouTube, and DVDs are burned, creatively labeled and given to identified individuals and departments both at FLCC and externally

Season Premiere    Donna/class

                                               

Plans and carries out a Season Premiere public event, creates agenda, communicates with all special guests, handles details of culinary arts display and food serving, sets up equipment for showing the video and prepares all DIG 230-related materials for the video