- The Traditional 24 Crafts of Cinema are Categorized Below:
- Pre-Production & Scripting
● Direction: Oversees the entire creative vision and guides the actors.
● Story: Develops the core plot and narrative arc.
● Screenplay: Adapts the story into scenes and structural sequences.
● Dialogues: Writes the specific lines spoken by the characters.
● Casting: Auditions and selects the actors for each role. - Production & Administration
● Production: Manages the finances, budget, and overall logistics.
● Production Management: Handles daily on-set operations and schedules.
● Direction Assistance: Supports the director with on-set coordination and crowd control.
● Accounting: Maintains the financial records, payroll, and expenditures. - Visuals & Art
● Cinematography: Operates the camera, directs lighting, and manages visual
composition.
● Art Direction: Designs the physical sets, backdrops, and environmental aesthetics.
● Costume Design: Styles and creates the clothing worn by the cast.
● Makeup: Applies cosmetics, prosthetics, and hairstyling to the actors.
● Still Photography: Captures behind-the-scenes and promotional images. - Sound & Music
● Music Direction: Composes the film’s songs and background score.
● Audiography/Sound Design: Records and mixes on-set audio and foley effects.
● Playback Singing: Records the vocal tracks for the film’s songs. - Action & Movement
● Stunt Direction: Choreographs and coordinates safe, realistic action sequences.
● Choreography: Designs and directs the dance numbers. - Post-Production
● Editing: Cuts and assembles the raw footage into the final cohesive story.
● Visual Effects (VFX) / Animation: Adds computer-generated imagery (CGI) and visual
enhancements.
● Dubbing: Allows actors to re-record or enhance their dialogues in post-production. - Publicity & Release
● Publicity Design: Creates posters, trailers, and promotional campaigns.
● Distribution: Manages the release of the film to theaters and streaming platforms.
