crew.
Smart producers know how to maximize the final product by getting the best actors that fit their roles within their budgets.
On large budget films this could be hundreds of crew members but on less expensive films, skeleton crews are established based on the following positions.
a. Director. (Responsible for acting and creative elements)
b. Assistant director. (Manages shoot schedule, logistics & more)
c. Producer. (finds actors)
d. Location manager. (finds film locations)
e. Director of photography or cinematographer. (Photography)
f. Art director. (production sets, costumes plus provides makeup & hair styling services)
g. Storyboard artist,
h. Production sound mixer.
i. Composer. (creates music for the film)
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