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Timy Adegpite: Video Cameraman
Timy Adegpite: Video Cameraman   Timy describes himself as the eye of the director. "The director tells me how he wants things to be filmed". A favourite shot he's particularly proud of was taken while filming a Christmas show. It shows the crowd watching the performance with a mass of balloons arching over their heads.
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Idris Ahmed: Location Manager
Idris Ahmed: Location  Manager   The location manager's job involves all the filming outside the studio. If the script says "hotel" they go out and find a hotel to film in. He needs to be good at communicating, negotiating and dealing with interruptions during filming. Worst moments in the middle of filming: 500 sheep appearing out of nowhere.
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Pier Wilkie: Drama Producer
Pier Wilkie: Drama Producer   Pier Wilkie is in television as a drama producer with overall responsibility for the making and financing of films. She's responsible for assembling directors, camera crew and casting actors. The job demands stamina and the ability to delegate with confidence. Pier has just done a four hour drama serial - it took 8 months to make.
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Remi Vaughan-Richards: Art Director
Remi Vaughan-Richards: Art Director   The Art Director works under the Designer and is responsible for the overall look of the film. She's in charge of the set (where filming takes place). When filming starts she has to make sure every object is in the right place - no wires or cables in the way, no branches spoiling a shot.
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