In today's dynamic employment scene it is common for professionals to change careers during their working lives. Whether to seek fresh challenges live a preferred lifestyle, or find a more personally satisfying line of work, more and more people are choosing new and different career paths. Sometimes experienced workers are forced to launch a new career due to the economic realities of a changing job market. The field Guides to finding a new career provide essential tools in mapping out a path in some of today's most exciting industries. This book offers a step-by-step process for, assessing your personal skills and experience and applying them to the film television industry.
a self-assessment quiz to pinpoint your strongest skills and qualities
"Career Compasses" that identify the most important skills and qualities required for the jobs you're considering
"You Are Here" tips for repurposing current skills and gaining new ones
"Landmarks" that address key issues for career changes in different age groups
Complete with interviews with industry professionals, list of further resources and relevant trade organizations, and advice for making a career transition or starting your own business , the Field Guides to Finding a New Career. Film and Television is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to enter this field.
Careeers Profiled in Film and Television Include
Agent
Camera Technician
Director
Editor
Location Scout
Producer
Script Consultant
Visual Effects Artist
Wardrobe Specialist
Writer
Introduction: Finding a New Career vii
How to Use This Book ix
Make the Most of Your Journey xi
Self-Assessment Quiz xvii
Chapter 1 Producer 1
Chapter 2 Director 13
Chapter 3 Writer 25
Chapter 4 Broadcast Engineer 36
Chapter 5 Script Consultant 47
Chapter 6 Editor 57
Chapter 7 Camera Technician 68
Chapter 8 Location Scout 78
Chapter 9 Agent 88
Chapter 10 Visual Effects Artist 98
Chapter 11 Set Decorator/Art Department Coordinator 107
Chapter 12 Wardrobe Department Worker 117
Chapter 13 Properties Department Worker 127
Appendix A Going Solo: Starting Your Own Business 137
Appendix B Outfitting Yourself for Career Success 149
Index 161
Overview
In today's dynamic employment scene it is common for professionals to change careers during their working lives. Whether to seek fresh challenges live a preferred lifestyle, or find a more personally satisfying line of work, more and more people are choosing new and different career paths. Sometimes experienced workers are forced to launch a new career due to the economic realities of a changing job market. The field Guides to finding a new career provide essential tools in mapping out a path in some of today's ...