Production Operations (video Editor) (classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)

This course covers the roles and contributions of key departments during filming, interdependencies, and reporting structures of the production team. Participants will learn about the vision and motivations of the creative team, production schedules, technical processes, and the types of approvals and permissions required from authorities.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to coordinate the execution of production operations to ensure adherence to budget and timelines.

What You'll Learn

Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret the creative and technical requirements based on the production schedules and discuss with key technical and creative teams
• Compile the daily production requirements for distribution to the cast and crew to provide them with details of the following day's shoot
• Conduct checks prior to the daily production operation to ensure availability of production resources including software, equipment, crew and cast
• Propose adjustments to daily schedules
• Anticipate potential delays and budget overruns and escalate these to relevant departments and superiors
• Identify ways to minimise delays and budget overruns
• Coordinate multiple teams and individuals to maintain continuity of the production throughout the event
• Check the documentation and paperwork required including call sheets, production reports, script, crew lists, location lease agreements, insurances and visas
• Review the daily progress report and highlight issues to various departments

Minimum Entry Requirement

• Have exposure to film production and knowledge of the organisational structure of a film production
• Have basic project management skills
• Basic computer skills including Basic Microsoft office skills (Word and Excel)
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to minimum ESS WPLN Level 5
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to minimum ESS WPLN Level 5
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to minimum ESS WPLN Level 5
• Obtained Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English D7 (or IELTS overall band score 6.5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent