Audio/Video Production
Audio and video professionals work to create engaging and high-quality content, from music videos to podcasts to TV shows. With opportunities in production, editing, and post-production, there are many career paths to explore in this creative field.
Video Producer
Video Producers oversee the creation of video content from concept to delivery. They handle budgeting, scheduling, scripting, and the assembly of the creative team.
Soft Skills:
Communication, project management, creativity.
Hard Skills:
Video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro), storyboarding, budget management.
Personality Traits:
Organised, detail-oriented, imaginative.
Sound Engineer
Sound Engineers work with producers and artists to create the auditory aspects of a production. This could be music recording, sound effects for a film, or live sound at an event.
Soft Skills:
Attention to detail, problem-solving, teamwork.
Hard Skills:
Knowledge of audio equipment, sound editing software (Pro Tools, Audacity), acoustic knowledge.
Personality Traits:
Patient, technical, creative.
Video Editor
Video Editors cut and assemble recorded footage, adding effects, music, and sound to create a completed video product.
Soft Skills:
Creativity, attention to detail, patience.
Hard Skills:
Video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro), color grading, sound editing.
Personality Traits:
Artistic, meticulous, imaginative.
Director of Photography (DoP)
The DoP, or Cinematographer, is responsible for the visual aspects of a film or video production. They work closely with the Director to bring the visual style of a project to life.
Soft Skills:
Creativity, communication, leadership.
Hard Skills:
Camera operation, lighting knowledge, color theory.
Personality Traits:
Artistic, detail-oriented, patient.
Lighting Technician
Lighting Technicians set up and control lighting equipment for film, television, and live performances.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, teamwork, adaptability.
Hard Skills:
Lighting design, knowledge of lighting equipment, electricity basics.
Personality Traits:
Technical, adaptable, meticulous.
Production Designer
Production Designers are responsible for the visual concept of a film, television, or theatre production. They create the design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, and costumes.
Soft Skills:
Creativity, communication, decision-making.
Hard Skills:
Design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp), art and design skills, budgeting.
Personality Traits:
Artistic, innovative, detail-oriented.
