Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors

What the job involves

• Studying scripts and scenarios to determine theme and setting
• Assessing locations and staging requirements for productions in association with specialist designers
• Overseeing creative aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions
• Determining lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect
• Viewing film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot
• Planning and organising the preparation and presentation of programs
• Supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment
• Assessing technical requirements of productions by studying scripts and discussing program content, set locations and stage directions with production team
• Creating, planning, writing scripts for, recording, videotaping and editing programs

Key values of workers in Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.