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Behind the ScenesLearn about the people who make movies and TV shows.
Looking into the LensCamera operators are in charge
of working the camera. The camera captures the action on the set.
It’s Showtime!
Playing the PartActors play the
characters we see onscreen. They tap into their emotions to bring their character to life.
Writing the StoryScreenwriters are people who write
scripts for movies and TV. A script tells the actors what to say and do.
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Think about your favorite movie or TV show. Do you know how it was made? Many people work together to bring movies and TV shows to the screen. Read on to find out about their jobs. Lights, camera, action!
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Storyboard artists sketch the scenes of a
movie or TV show before filming begins. They have a
vision for how each scene will look. This helps with planning.
Directing the ShowA director turns a script into a movie
or TV show. The director makes all the big decisions. He or she helps actors do their best work.
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The Art of Making Sound
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Movies are filled with sound. You hear actors talk. You hear music. You also hear sound effects. These are especially important in animated films.
People who make sound effects are called Foley artists. They use their imagination and lots of different tools to get the job done.
Shelley Roden (top left) is a Foley artist. She has worked on films like Moana and Finding Dory. “A Foley artist’s job is to
be an actor, a musician, and an athlete all at the same time,” Roden told TIME for Kids. For Toy Story 4, she watched Buzz Lightyear onscreen, copied his moves, and figured out the sounds he would make.
While working on Incredibles 2, Roden used a rubbery mask to make the sound of Elastigirl stretching. She says the Foley stage looks “like a big yard sale” filled with “useful junk.”
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Foley artists Shelley Roden and John Roesch work together to make the
sounds you hear in Finding Dory.