Production assistant - screen and audio

Knowledge

K1: The effect organisational structures, regulations, commissioning processes and funding has on new productions and production activities. Back to Duty

K2: The differences between genre and how this affects the type and scale of production. Back to Duty

K3: The methods, tools and techniques used to scope and evaluate ideas and problem solving concepts for a production. Back to Duty

K4: The methods used to segment and understand audience engagement. Back to Duty

K5: The different styles of writing and tone of voice that is appropriate to the platform and the audience. Back to Duty

K6: The use of grammar, punctuation and spelling to facilitate clear and concise communication. Back to Duty

K7: The end-to-end production workflow and planning process, the key stages including post production, and own role within this. Back to Duty

K8: The regulatory and legal requirements when using media assets, such as copyright, intellectual property rights, non-disclosure agreements and licensing. Back to Duty

K9: How to incorporate the relevant branding into the production such as use of brand identity templates and logos for screen, online and audio production. Back to Duty

K10: How to source and identify media assets. Back to Duty

K11: Principles of budget allocation and methods used to monitor costs for a production and the potential impact. Back to Duty

K12: How organisational priorities, commercial pressures, project deadlines and working practices impact on production schedules. Back to Duty

K13: The legislation and organisational policies including health and safety, contingency planning and licensing as they apply to crew and contributors. Back to Duty

K14: The processes to follow when authorising the use of resources, and methods of monitoring usage in line with the production plan. Back to Duty

K15: Typical production hierarchies, the roles and responsibilities within production teams and the etiquette to follow. Back to Duty

K16: The communication and reporting processes to follow when acting as point of contact on a production. Back to Duty

K17: How to interpret a call sheet/schedule prior to a shoot. Back to Duty

K18: How to securely store and access captured materials and media assets for future use in line with GDPR and organisational policies. Back to Duty

K19: Own responsibilities for creation, maintenance and storage of production documentation. Back to Duty

K20: Methods used to transcribe documents/footage accurately and in line with production requirements. Back to Duty

K21: Processes to follow when scoping out and interpreting resource requirements from production documentation. Back to Duty

K22: Considerations when establishing optimal set or studio locations for the equipment Back to Duty

K23: The organisational procedures to follow when sourcing and obtaining locations, catering, accommodation, transport and technical equipment for productions. Back to Duty

K24: Sustainability and the typical activities which contribute to their ‘professional carbon footprint’ and steps to reduce this. Back to Duty

K25: How camera setup, function and application vary according to genre and budget. Back to Duty

K26: Principles to consider when operating media content capture equipment in a studio and on location. Back to Duty

K27: The particular characteristics of omni directional, directional, cardioid microphones, and accessories and the impact on recording. Back to Duty

K28: Methods used to identify the editorial intent, required artistic effect and target audience for audio material. Back to Duty

K29: The effect of the production environment on own role and the wider production. Back to Duty

K30: How to cut, edit and caption production content to meet output requirements. Back to Duty

K31: The importance of archiving, preserving and conserving media assets. Back to Duty

K32: Principles of online and broadcast resolution, ingesting, editing and exporting content and how to prepare a timeline. Back to Duty

K33: The audience data, and metrics selected and applied by own organisation, to evaluate the impact and success of a production against its objectives. Back to Duty

K34: Approaches to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of existing and evolving technology, trends and platforms and managing and marketing own skills and services. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Interpret a production brief and identify the audience/end user requirements for the production. Back to Duty

S2: Scope and evaluate ideas and problem solving concepts for a production. Back to Duty

S3: Develop creative ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions. Back to Duty

S4: Create a brief for a production, including documents such as a storyboard or treatment or outline script of ideas. Back to Duty

S5: Present persuasive pitches, ideas and proposals for screen, online or audio productions. Back to Duty

S6: Work in line with agreed workflows, adapting to operational and creative changes as they occur and inform relevant stakeholders. Back to Duty

S7: Support the end-to-end process of production by monitoring budgets, resources and progress and adhering to legislation, regulations, organisational processes and procedures. Back to Duty

S8: Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace such as Covid compliance. Back to Duty

S9: Assist cast and crew members and act as a point of contact with the production office and other departments. Back to Duty

S10: Develop and maintain positive working relationships when in production, establishing and using professional networks. Back to Duty

S11: Provide progress reports to your production coordinator or producer. Back to Duty

S12: Create, use and store production documentation throughout the end-to-end production workflow. Back to Duty

S13: Manage and store media assets, creating accurate records of material produced in line with workflows and organisational policies. Back to Duty

S14: Complete a call sheet/schedule prior to a shoot. Back to Duty

S15: Scope resource requirements; identify and prevent potential supply problems. Back to Duty

S16: Identify and assist with sourcing resources for a production, including locations, catering, accommodation, transport, equipment, crew, budget and existing media assets. Back to Duty

S17: Identify opportunities to deliver sustainable solutions in line with industry standard recommendations. Back to Duty

S18: Select microphones taking into account conditions and environments. Back to Duty

S19: Select and set up camera equipment as required. Back to Duty

S20: Monitor the sound levels and bit rate, identifying any issues during the capturing process. Back to Duty

S21: Work to a visual technical specification such as resolution, frame rate, pixellation. Back to Duty

S22: Operate current industry standard equipment and software safely during and post recording. Back to Duty

S23: Edit and optimise audio or visual material saving in the required format. Back to Duty

S24: Compress digital assets. Back to Duty

S25: Select edit points to create a smooth transition in the material and achieve required audio effects using sound and acoustic effects as required. Back to Duty

S26: Review edited material to ensure appropriateness for the target audience, house style and platform. Back to Duty

S27: Gather audience data to evaluate the impact and success of a production against its objectives. Back to Duty

S28: Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the production and identify areas for improvement for future productions. Back to Duty

S29: Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Seeks to continuously improve the production. Back to Duty

B2: Acts collaboratively to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers. Back to Duty

B3: Takes ownership of work, with a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving high standards. Back to Duty

B4: Committed to keeping up to date with new technologies and industry best practice. Resourceful in finding creative solutions to solve problems. Back to Duty

B5: Acts in an ethical manner, embracing, equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Back to Duty