Film+Crew+Roles+for+DigiDoc

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**Roles and Responsibilities for Personal Narrative and**
 * Informational Documentary**

**Project Manager**

Responsible for the overall coordination, operations and production of the documentary. This includestracking the progress of thevarious tasks (artwork, research, editing, etc.) Organized and responsible; very good at details and has good rapport with classmates.


 * Camera Operator **

Recording the interview and other visual materials Technical knowledge of setting up and adjusting the camera and its accessories; loads and maintainsfilm and camera.

Has a good understanding of the parts of the camera and is able to operate the camera with precision.

**Researchers /Internet Specialists**

Locate information and primary source material using the Internet, textbooks, library and other sources Has good knowledge of using library catalogues, the CD-ROM and the Internet. Is able to use the different Internet search engines to locate images and primary sources.

**Video Editors** Create the documentary using iMovie Good knowledge of iMovie; connects the camera to the firewire of the computer and imports the videofrom the camcorder; is detailed oriented works with precision

**Interviewers**

Asking questions of the subject during the taping of the interview Has good knowledge of the topic and is able to communicate well with others; is a good listener and able to connect materials read with those presented by the interviewee

**Artists**

Create any artwork that is used in the documentary, as well as scanning and editing Has good knowledge of visual layouts; use paint to create graphic material and lettering; develops, sketches and/or prints creative ideas

**Narrator**

Communicating the script in an interesting and dynamic way. Has a clear voice that reflects the tone, atmosphere, style, personalityof the work Clear enunciation, proper pitch and being able to read with enthusiasm and interest.

**Audio Editors**

Collecting, recording audio only elements (sound effects, music, etc. Musically inclined