Responsibilities of Television
Producer
Producer is
the one who plan the kind of program i.e the theme.it is based on the target
audience and stability for sponsors. He is the one who have to consider the
budget estimate, story line and cast for the program. Director is also selected
by the producer. A brief description about responsibilities of producer is given
below.
Budget estimate
He must
prepare a budget estimate starting with the overall figure which he knows he
must face. Therefore it is generally divided into two major areas.
Above the line
This part consist of the following
- Cost of script
- Director’s fee
- Editor’s fee
- Casting expenses (main characters and supporting characters)
- Outdoor shooting cost (if there is any)
Below the
line
- Props
- Transportation
- Costumes
- Makeup
- Studio set design
- Cameras
- Microphones
- Editing unit (systems for editing purpose)
- Lights (sometimes producer use special lights depends on the requirements)
Shooting Schedules
Producer has
to make shooting schedule for all the cast crew i.e the number of shots of each
person. Sometimes this duty is done by the director as well. In case of outdoor
shooting the number of shots is to be mentioned very carefully so as to fulfill
the requirement of respective program
Finalizing Costume
Each character in the play is listed, the
number of costumes he or she must have and a description of each. Producer provides
the report for rentals and purchases to the wardrobe or designers.
Makeup
Number of
makeup artists and hairdressers are to be mentioned by the producer. Any special
makeup needs must be listed associated with the character and gender. Thus make
up department will be able to keep a schedule for each performer. Mostly special
make up or specific costumes are a part of historical movies or documentaries.
Lighting
Description
of light for each set is required and given by producer with notes of any
special lighting effect if needed. At some places there is a separate director
for guiding lighting effects.
Technical operations
It includes
the techniques for different camera shots such as dolly shot, crane shot and R.C
Helicopter shot. and the use of different microphones. Usually boom microphone is
used on the set. Boom mic is attached to a stand which is placed above the head
of the performer in a manner that it should not appeared on the screen.
Editing
Producer is
the one who decides how the scene has to be appeared on the screen i.e with what
effect or transition the scene has to be presented. He guides the editor to use
special graphics if needed. Sometimes dubbing is done by the cast crew which is
also guided by producer. With his guidance the editor designs teasers or promos
to influence the viewer towards watching program and also to hook the sponsors.
