Professional Job Roles In The Music Industry:
A music industry producer is an individual working, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music. A producer has many roles, some of their roles can be: gathering 
ideas from the group of workers. They are also in charge of selecting the singer if needed. Another role of a record producer is directing and working with the artist in the studio. The producer identifies a location for recording and coordinates studio sessions with his artists. Often, it isn't until the producer is satisfied with the outcome of the track that the track is considered complete. A producer needs to have leadership skills and creativity. They need to be able to have a vision of the final product in order to create a successful song. A producer also has to supervise and control the recording sessions and help throughout the whole production process including editing.
ideas from the group of workers. They are also in charge of selecting the singer if needed. Another role of a record producer is directing and working with the artist in the studio. The producer identifies a location for recording and coordinates studio sessions with his artists. Often, it isn't until the producer is satisfied with the outcome of the track that the track is considered complete. A producer needs to have leadership skills and creativity. They need to be able to have a vision of the final product in order to create a successful song. A producer also has to supervise and control the recording sessions and help throughout the whole production process including editing.The producer also has to deal with the responsibility of budgeting; negotiating and being organised - having a schedule which is followed. The producer has to have a wide and diverse background of skills because they have to assist throughout the whole process
Director (Ninthuja):
Music video directors are responsible for the visual composition of the artist’s music on film; from formulating the concept and pitching the idea to the record label and artist(s), to directing the shoot and editing the video. They visualise the aesthetic of a music video and then interpret
that vision to the production team. Special skills required of a music video director is that they must possess film making experience, have a creative imagination, have a friendly personality and strong communication skills, as well as a good professional mind-set.
Music Video Director Job Duties & Responsibilities
Music video directors are responsible for storyboarding and composing a shot-by-shot vision for the music video. They must listen carefully to the song and synchronize their video with the rhythm of the song. Music video directors must collaborate with the production crew and the actors to create a unified music video. A director is responsible for determining how the film moves, sounds and looks, as well as for the performances. On set, the director takes charge of the artistic and technical aspects of the video. They hold auditions, conduct rehearsals and
approve music, costumes, scenery and locations. They also manage the technical aspects of filming; including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments. During post-production, Directors work closely with Editors through the many technical processes of editing, to reach the final cut or version of the film. At all stages, Directors must also appreciate the needs and expectations of the film’s financiers.'Coordinate production activity and supervise crew and cast. Create shooting schedule. Create storyboards; oversee equipment and props and hiring of locations. Keep video on schedule and give instructions to crew and cast. Prepare daily call sheet. ‘Bigfoot Entertainment’.
Editor (Davina):
A music video editor has the final decision of what parts will be staying in the video and what can be cut down and removed. They are in charge of how the final product will be like and promote the songs, in order to sell the band.
Editors should have efficient skills in software and technology, and must be able to relate a story throughout a song. They rearrange the video segments to come up with a finished product which can
then sell songs.Editors are also responsible of the perfect length of the music video.
A music video editor works with the producer and the director throughout the production. The director and producer both have a say in what the music video can be like. The editor must participate on what is happening on stage when filming, which will help making it easier when doing their job and editing it to make the music video.
Camera Person (Iram):
My role as a camera operator is to use cinematographic techniques to film a music video to a song of our choice. A camera operator is responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. Important camera a given scene or shot. Important camera operator skills include choreographing and framing shots, ability to select appropriate camera lenses and other equipment (camera cranes, etc.) to portray dramatic scenes.
As a cameraman my role is to keep the camera stationary when it needs to be. I will also be shooting certain scenes from different angles.
Being a cameraman requires me to communicate clearly and succinctly. The types of typical activities involved in being a camera person is to assemble, prepare and set up equipment prior to filming, this can include tripods, monitors, lighting and cables or leads. Also offering advice on how to best shoot a shot, explaining the visual impact created by certain angle. Planning shots is also a part of my role and finding solutions to technical or other practical issues. Working quickly, taking instructions from my director and taking sole responsibility in situations where there is only one camera operator involved in the filming.
